Fine Cell Work

🌈 A Celebration of Colour

From bold patterns and joyful brights to calming neutrals, colour sits at the heart of so many Fine Cell Work designs.

Each piece is carefully created by our talented stitchers, bringing together creativity, craftsmanship and stories told through every stitch.

Explore our collection through colour and find the perfect piece to brighten your home or gift someone special!

Explore here > https://tinyurl.com/3bkxjysp

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We're extremely honoured to have been awarded a three-year grant from the Julia Rausing Trust at the start of 2026.

By providing purposeful activity, Fine Cell Work addresses some of the most pressing challenges within the prison system—mental ill-health, lack of opportunity, and high rates of reoffending. At an increasingly challenging time for criminal justice charities, this grant allows use deliver our in-cell work sustainably. We remain committed to reducing reoffending through successful rehabilitation.

Did you know that you can commission Fine Cell Work to bring your ideas to life?

This trio of giant embroidered panels designed by renowned glass designer Helen Whittaker MBE of Barley Studio were commissioned from Fine Cell Work for the Glaziers Hall’s River Room overlooking the River Thames. Each panel is 1.35 by 2.1 metres. This was the first commission done using Fine Cell Work’s embroidery machine, kindly donated by the Broderers Livery Company. The panels were rehung with support from Jenny Adin Christie from the Broderers Livery Company.

If you would like to commission Fine Cell Work, you can find out more via the link in our bio, or by emailing [email protected]

📷️ 5: The Worshipful Company of Glaziers’ Immediate Past Master Broderer, James Neill, and Upper Warden, Helen Whittaker, alongside Jenny Adin Christie and Fine Cell Work’s Founding Director, Katy Emck, and Executive Director, Victoria Gillies.

Still searching for a thoughtful Father’s Day gift?

Our hand-stitched glasses cases are a beautiful everyday companion — perfect for reading glasses, sunglasses and much-loved specs.

Each piece is carefully embroidered by Fine Cell Work stitchers, combining timeless design with a powerful story of skill, creativity and purpose.

Discover our collection of glasses cases >
https://tinyurl.com/3ue3nb4p

For the stitcher behind its creation, the Golden Sheep design represents a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, growth and finding pride in who he is 🌈🐑.

What began as an expression of identity, became a special piece that carries a universal message of hope, acceptance and connection.

This universality has really struck a chord with you all - the sheep are flocking off the shelves - so head over to the website to get yours now!

Koestler Arts

✨ We’re delighted to be Charity Partner of The Treasure House Fair 2026

From 24th - 30th June Fine Cell Work will be showcasing the extraordinary skill and creativity of our stitchers at one of London’s leading celebrations of art, antiques and design.

Visit our display to discover a curated selection of hand-embroidered pieces, each created by people in prison as part of our programme providing paid, purposeful work, training and the opportunity to build skills for the future.

We look forward to sharing the craftsmanship, stories and impact behind every stitch.

📍 The Treasure House Fair
📅 24th - 30th June 2026
📍 Royal Hospital Chelsea

Find out more here> https://tinyurl.com/yn7dhdz3
We hope to see you there!

This Volunteers' Week, please donate to help provide our volunteers all the necessary training, safeguarding, and logistical support they need to teach in prisons.

Fine Cell Work would not be operating today in over 30 prisons today without its volunteers.

We get immense support from skilled volunteers who not only go into prison to teach our stitchers, but also support with design development and production, mentoring and guidance, sales and events, opening up their homes and communities for us, delivering talks, and spreading awareness. We're so grateful for all of their contributions 🙏.

Click to donate and support our incredible community of volunteers: https://tinyurl.com/armxpr6e