In Conversation with Aitor Saraiba at The Amelia

Start time: Thursday 15th October 2026 at 2:00pm
End time: Thursday 15th October 2026 at 3:00pm
Location: The Amelia Scott, Mount Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1AW, United Kingdom
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Following his morning workshop Aitor will be hosting an enlightening talk where you will be able to hear more about his incredible work and his new book Embroider, Mend and Sew.

Take the opportunity to discover more about Aitor’s work, ask questions and discover tips from this acclaimed textile artist.

Event details

The Amelia Scott, Royal Tunbridge Wells
Thursday 15th October
2pm - 3pm
£5

About the Aitor

Aitor Saraiba lives and works in a stone cabin in the valleys of Cantabria, northern Spain.

He has been working in drawing, textile art and ceramics for two decades, and his work has been exhibited all over the world, from Los Angeles to Tokyo, including Portugal, Italy, the United Kingdom, Africa and several cities in Spain.

Aitor Saraiba’s textile work explores different traditional techniques and brings them into his own unique world. He has revived traditional wool-working processes with his flock of sheep, in the mountains where he lives, uses natural dyes with silver, and employs all manner of darning and mending techniques to create stunning, unique artworks.

In 2022, the newspaper El País awarded him the ICON Artisan of the Year prize for his work in textiles and ceramics. He has also collaborated with numerous museums across Europe and beyond.

In Embroider, Mend and Sew, Aitor explores his textile process, wherein personal history and creativity intertwine.

Follow Aitor on Instagram at @aitorsaraiba, where he has over 156.5k followers, and at www.aitorsaraiba.com

Embroider, Mend and Sew

Master the art of storytelling through stitch.

In this sumptuous, inspiring guide for makers of all skill levels, innovative multidisciplinary artist Aitor Saraiba invites you to transform fabrics and threads into deeply personal, meaningful items.

Using treasured fabrics and personal memories interwoven with embroidery, mending and natural dyeing techniques, discover 12 contemporary projects designed to help you slow down, look inwards and unlock your creativity.

Embroider, Mend and Sew (RRP £21.99) is available from Search Press, Amazon and all good online retailers!