Doors to the membership are open for a few days till 6th Sept 2023, 8am BST
Thank you for your interest. Doors for Soothing Stitch Circle are now closed. Please join the waiting list here.
Soothing Stitch Circle is an nurturing membership for textile creatives who are looking to create intentional space for creativity in our busy lives. Get all the inspiration, skill training and support to build a joyful, fulfilling practice.
What is the Soothing Stitch Circle ?
Soothing Stitch Circle is a inspiring online membership for textile creatives who are ready to create an intentional space for nurturing their creativity and are looking for ongoing support. It offers my proven framework designed to enable you to develop confidene in your own creative voice by providing inspirational content that includes tutorials, group coaching, demonstrations and a clear 4 stage pathway plus access to a vibrant supportive global community of like-minded creatives so you can create meaningful, authentic art, It is an invitation to a joyful way of artmaking that embraces imperfection while letting go of stifling rules and restrictive templates.
Textile lovers, makers, quilters, embroiderers, artists at all levels are welcome.
- Ekta x
Soothing Stitch Circle will enable you to
Develop creative skills in stitch
Grow confidence in own voice and your inner compass
Connect to yourself and your creative community
Build courage to question conformity
Gain clarity of vision
Cultivate self awareness through a contemplative practice
Some of our Member Highlights in last 12 months include
About Ekta Kaul
Ekta Kaul is a London-based artist known for her narrative maps that explore place, history and belonging. She works with fiber and paint. Her works are held in several permanent collections including the Museum of London, Crafts Council (UK), Liberty of London, the Gunnersbury Museum and those of private collectors. Ekta is a highly experienced educator and regularly invited to teach at institutions such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, London as well as internationally. She has received awards from the Crafts Council and the Arts Council England and was the winner of 2021 Cockpit Arts Textile Prize. Her work has been featured in Financial Times, BBC Radio 4, Vogue, Selvedge and Embroidery Magazine among others. She works from her studio in leafy West London, UK.
If you are ready to put in the work to develop your authentic artistic style and uplevel your art, we'd love to welcome you in!
What do you get in the membership?
Bespoke online hub
Dedicated online membership hub packed with content to help you develop confidence in your creative voice and uplevel your art.
Instant access to content library
Get instant access to treasure trove of searchable and transcribed video content covering techniques, demonstrations and creative prompts
Creative Journey Guide
A 4 stage creative journey guide to identify where you are at and map out what you need to do next to progress on your creative journey
Live weekly coaching calls
Group mentoring to upleavel your skills, isnpire your creativity and support your creative journey.
New Monthly creative courses
A proven framework to develop your artistic style. New content every month!
A Private Global Community
A safe place to connect, share and be inspired by your fellow Stitch Circle members spread all over the world
High quality training in artmaking
Recordings of past and current stitch techniques , drawing, sketchbooking explained in easy to understand steps
Talks with guest artists
Bonus talks with leading artists who will share their creative journey and insights with you.
Discounts on 1:1 Mentoring sessions
Members discount on individual coaching sessions with Ekta.
Brainstorming sessions with peers
Connect, brainstorm and be inspired
Work Reviews
Regular work reviews with Ekta packed with supportive feedback and pro tips.
Mini Art Lessons
An accessible segue into understanding fundamental art principles - the essential building blocks of your creative voice.
This is for you if
- You are committed to uplevelling your art and developing your own creative voice.
- You are ready to invest time and energy into building your creative practice, whether it is a personal or a professional one
- You take responsibility for your own learning and development
- Believe in the power of Hive mind and support of the group
- You understand that creative development takes time
- You are comfortable with the idea of learning at your own pace
This is NOT for you if
- You have no time to invest in yourself
Creativity is not a priority for you in this season of life and you have no time to show up for the work
- You are looking for bespoke training tailored to your own pratice, one to one inputs. ( Email me at info@ektakaul.com for 1:1 consultancy)
- You'd rather go it alone
- You are looking for shortcuts to overnight success or immediate ROI
- You feel uncomfortable with self paced learning
Testimonials
"First, the affirmation from Ekta and our group is incredible! Second, based on this affirmation, I feel more able and willing to take creative risks in my work. Third, Ekta is giving me the tools to build my knowledge and confidence as an artist. The clarity of instruction and general excellent flow of our weekly gatherings has been great."
Liz Anne Platt"One of the loveliest parts of my life right now is participating in Ekta Kaul's Soothing Stitch Circle. The Circle supports members who are exploring their creativity through stitches. Ekta, who is the loveliest of humans, shares information about design and color--it's like a mini art school class every time. She also teaches new embroidery stitches. It's low pressure, high result. I highly recommend this lovely journey!"
Beverly Army Wiliiams“I am so pleased to have joined our Stitch Circle. It is just what I need to keep myself motivated. I'm not great at making time for myself to explore creative skills but now that I am sewing regularly I find it quite addictive. I've never explored stitches in this way and its such fun!”
Jackie Jennings"Being part of the Stitch Circle has been rewarding in so many ways - new ideas, new friends and space to be creative. I'm usually woking on projects to get them finished (always patterns and kits) but with Ekta's guidance and encouragement, taking time to explore and even struggle with ideas and how to bring them to life has been incredibly impactful. Just finished my first ever stitched project that I created - feels amazing!"
Laurel Thomson“I love Ekta's friendliness and approachability, the amount of thought and organization she puts into every session, the mix of stitches clearly explained, and being part of a supportive group”
Sue JohnstonFAQs
I am an experienced creative/ maker/artist/stitcher. Is this for me?
Soothing Stitch Circle has members in all stages of the creative journey. You are supported and encouraged whichever stage you are at.Is this for beginners?
To make the most of the membership, you need to have a bit of experience with making. If you have never held a needle, then I suggest come back to as after you have done a few projects.Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you can cancel at anytime. Just give us 7 days notice before your renewal date.Can I join the membership anytime?
We only open doors to the membership for a few days once or twice a year. You can only join within these periods.When and where do the calls take place?
You can join calls via Zoom.The calls are offered live weekly on Wednesdays and recorded on the hub as well as on our Facebook group.
What if I can't join live?
No problem! We have got you covered. The calls are recorded and accessible through the hub or through the Facebook group. Many members watch the lessons on replay because of time zone differences or other commitments.I am not on Facebook. Can I still join?
That's fine. You will still have access to the recordings on the hub along with all the resources. The Facebook group is primary used a community resource for members to share and discuss.Will I get individual attention?
This is a group membership. You have the hive mind of the group to lean into and that is part of our Circle's strength. Work reviews and our FB group offer a great way for you to post your questions and receive feedback.If you need individual sessions, members receive a special discount for 1 on 1 creative coaching.
What time are the live calls?
Our weekly live calls are usually at 7 pm UK. However, in order to accomodate different time zones we do offer calls at other times too. All calls are recorded and are available to watch anytime.Prices are in British Pounds Sterling. Is this membership only for UK based people?
Not at all! Ours is a very international group, with members from all over the world including the US, UK, Europe and South Africa. Prices are in GBP as we are based in London, UK.I still have questions.
Please email us at info@ektakaul.com"I finally found my people " - Raquel Calado
Annual Membership (2 months free!)
Regular Price £600£500 . 00
per year
plus £250 one-time joining fee
INLCUDES
-Immediate access to membership hub with full set of lessons
-weekly live coaching calls
-demos of over 50 stitch techniques
-access to global community of textile artists
-12 months for the price of 10
-Access for a whole year
- 14 day money back guarantee
Monthly Membership
£50 . 00
per month
plus £250 one-time joining fee
INLCUDES
-Immediate access to membership hub with full set of lessons
-Weekly live coaching calls
-Demos of over 50 stitch techniques
-Access to global community of textile artists
-Monthly payment
-Stay for as long as you need
-14 day money back guarantee
Thank you for your interest. Doors for Soothing Stitch Circle are now closed. Please join the waiting list here.
Doors to the membership are open just for a few days till Wednesday, Sept 6th at 8 am BST.
Our Money Back Guarantee
Not sure if this is right for you? Dont worry we've got you covered!
We will give you the full refund of your payment within the first 14 days of paying if you are not happy.