Donna Davies

Donna is a textile artist, embroidery designer, and creative tutor based in Hertfordshire. She runs Make Your Own Happy, a craft business focused on inspiring creativity as a form of self-care and joyful expression through embroidery, printing, and mixed media workshops. With over 20 years of experience in teaching both adults and children, Donna creates welcoming, accessible workshops for all skill levels. She delivers workshops at established art spaces and events, while her embroidery kits, supported by clear video instruction, have reached enthusiastic makers across the UK. With a background in Education, Donna is a skilled tutor who makes sure her workshops are friendly, inclusive, and accessible to all. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to grow your skills, you’re in safe hands. When she’s not stitching or teaching, Donna can usually be found sketching new designs in her garden or planning creative community events. Her work is guided by a love of seasonal rhythms, ta