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Lethal Dose: The First One Is Free


   at Pharmacy Gallery
   in Margate, June 2nd to 15th 2026

Lethal Dose: The First One Is Free Public Programme



On The Riverbank

  • Introduction To Narrative Embroidery


Practice the six basic handsewing stitches, with whitework and blackwork.
Draw a line on a piece of fabric.
Pinpoint a sequence of events:
The positioning of dots, lines and shapes indicates movement for narrative composition.
This technique offers a great deal of freedom of expression.

All experience levels are welcome.

  • Saturday June 6th 2026, 10:00 - 16:00

Tickets: On The Riverbank Eventbrite.co.uk


A Journey For The Heart

  • Colouring Textiles And Mark-Making

      Family Learning for children age 3-12 and accompanying adults


Look up at the sky.
Paint a rainbow with your fingertips.
Make marks with things at hand and align good things on the horizon.
Learn to read cloudscapes.
Make something beautiful and take it home with you.

  • Sunday June 7th 2026, 12:00 - 13:30

Tickets: A Journey For The Heart Eventbrite.co.uk


Two Drumbeats On Fabric

  • Rhythmic pattern design and textile pad printing

      For Young People age 12-18


Repeat a form in three stanzas:
One pattern follows relatively precise form alignments.
One pattern separates the form into space for perspective.
One pattern overlaps the form to cover a surface.
Bring your patterns to a cloth:
Beat a rhythm on layered fabrics to make your own two designs.

  • Saturday June 13th 2026, 12:00 - 14:00

Tickets: Two Drumbeats On Fabric Eventbrite.co.uk

Mend And Repair

  • Handsewing for darning and repairing
Practice the six basix handsewing stitches.
Learn stitching and darning for textiles and garment repairs.
Do needleweaving and patchwork to cover holes and stains.
Add decorative details for personalisation.
Mending and repairing is a good thing to do.

  • Sunday June 14th 2026, 12:00 - 14:00

Tickets: Mend And Repair Eventbrite.co.uk

Drop In for Stitching, Darning and Repairing Textiles and Garments


Bring your own things and come together to fix holes or make alterations to fit.
Questions for answers and a good time in a good place.

Everyone welcome.

  • Sunday June 14th 2026, 14:00 - 16:00

No ticket is needed for this event. Make a booking for confirmation, or show up at the door on the day.
Tickets: Drop In for Stitching, Darning and Repairing Eventbrite.co.uk