Discover how embroidery can transform a two-dimensional photograph into a tactile, three-dimensional artwork through the art of photo-embroidery!

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how stitching, textures, and materials can bring new dimensions and meanings to an image. Begin by creating or selecting an image for your embroidery intervention, before exploring different materials and learning a variety of flat and raised embroidery stitches to embellish your chosen photograph.

Go beyond the image itself and discover the storytelling possibilities of photo-embroidery. Consider how the composition of an image can inspire creative interventions, how different stitches and materials can alter its visual qualities, and how embroidery can introduce new narratives and layers of meaning.

Suitable for those interested in art, photography, and textile-based practices, this workshop invites participants to experiment with image-making, materiality, and storytelling through creative exploration. This workshop is held in conjunction with SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable.

Photograph Submission Guidelines
Participants who purchase their tickets before 12pm on 15 November 2026 may use their own photograph for the workshop. To do so, please email one photograph to learning@singaporeartmuseum.sg by the same deadline. Submitted photographs will be printed at A5 size (148 × 210 mm) for the photo-embroidery activity.

Please follow these guidelines when submitting your photograph:
• Submit the original photograph in JPG or PNG format, in the highest quality available.
• Choose a clear, bright photograph with a simple background and sufficient space for stitching.
• Keep important details away from the edges, as the photograph may need to be cropped.
• Avoid screenshots or photographs downloaded from social media.
• Name your file with your name for easy identification.