60 Hand Embroidery courses

fairy wren embroidery

EMMA BROUGHTON I am a Wiltshire-based RSN trained Embroidery Tutor, Author, Artist and fabric designer with expertise in hand embroidery, fabric dyeing, screen printing, and digital fabric design. I am a graduate of both the Royal School of Needlework Apprenticeship (2009) and the University of the Creative Arts (2012). In 2019 my book 'Embroidered Boxes: Techniques and Projects' was published by Crowood Press. My passion is creating unique designs for embroidered boxes and specialist embroidery kits.  I sell and teach my design online and in person classes independently, for the Royal school of Needlework and the Embroiderers' Guild of America under the name Fairy Wren Embroidery. In 2023 I was given the honour of being awarded a Developing your Creative Practice Grant by the Arts Council England to fund a Blackwork Portrait project which I am extremely passionate about. I have recently been accepted as a RSN Fellow, which is the school's new professional association for tutors and other alumni to celebrate their commitment, skill and passion for embroidery. 

maire curtis lakeland studio

Offering in person Embroidery and other needle craft courses and workshops in Cumbria.  Also available online. I learned to sew and embroider at a very young age, with skills passed down through generations of Irish Grandmothers.  These skills have been honed with training from some of the worlds' leading embroidery schools such as Hand and Lock and the Royal School of Needlework in London. With over 25 years of experience, I own and operate the Maire Curtis Lakeland Studio and accept bespoke commissions from all over the world for individuals and couture designers. Growing up and living in the stunning Cumbrian Lake District provides an endless source of inspiration and when I am not stitching or designing, I am to be found up to my elbows in dirt in the garden or drawing and painting. Whilst face to face workshops prove very popular, I am now offering courses and workshops online to a wider audience.  This also allows people to learn at their own pace in the comfort of their home. Now that our courses are hosted directly via the Cademy website, you have instant access to dip in and out as you choose any time you want. COURSE FEATURES All of our courses feature in depth tuition with professional hints and tips supported by images and videos.  You also have direct tutor support for six months from registration.  Contact information will be provided in the course notes. A course pack will be posted to you upon registration but the course has been designed so that you can make a start straight away whilst you await your parcel. INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS If you wish to access this course outside the UK, please visit our website; www.maire-curtis.com LIVE AND TAILORED COURSES Please enquire if you would like us to host a live online class via Zoom (min 5 - max 50 people). Workshops can be tailored to suit your requirements and subject matter.

sew forest of dean

Hi, In case we haven't met, I'm Jen and I run workshops and courses in needle and thread.  I've been stitching since a very young age and I'm City and Guilds qualified in patchwork and embroidery. I'm passionate about sewing and textiles and am constantly experimenting with new techniques and designs.  All of my workshops/courses take place in my purpose-built garden studio in the pretty Gloucestershire village of Clearwell.  Classes are offered with a maximum of 4 attendees for machine-based workshops and 6 for hand stitched workshops to ensure a fun and relaxed day, with plenty of 1-2-1 support.   I also offer private tuition so please do get in touch if you would like something that you don't see offered here.  Happy stitching 😊

hoop & fred

Hi, I'm Stephie (not Fred), An embroidery artist and creative based in Manchester. I'm inspired by the natural and the man(chester) made, and passionate about encouraging others to explore and express their creativity. I LOVE running workshops and sharing the joy of stitching and creating with others. I want people to leave a Hoop & Fred workshop feeling better than when they walked in and empowered to create. Maybe they’ll fall head over heels with embroidery as I did, or perhaps they will simply feel better for having spent a couple of hours trying their hand at something arty and leave feeling confident enough to try other new things.  All my workshops are suitable for beginners. I  ensure everyone gets the time they need to ask questions, and they leave with all the materials and knowledge required to finish their project at home.

chloe savage embroidery

Our Embroidery Subscription Box has a monthly embroidery kit with bespoke embroidery designs delivered direct to your door. Each monthly embroidery box contains all the fabric, threads and embroidery patterns needed to finish every embroidery kit alongside a detailed embroidery stitch guide. The embroidery kits are for beginners and improvers alike, including techniques like cross stitch kit, goldwork embroidery, crewel embroidery, free embroidery and blackwork embroidery. The hand stitching kits are designed to be usable items from homewares to fashion accessories, so they can be used by yourself or gifted to a loved one. DO YOU LOVE CRAFTS ? ESPECIALLY HAND EMBROIDERY? WANT TO START A MORE MINDFUL HOBBY? IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH WITH SLOW STITCHING ? OR EVEN TAKE YOUR HOBBY TO A PROFESSIONAL LEVEL? WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU! The webshop has embroidery kits for beginners along side needlepoint kits for beginners. These Easy embroidery kits will get you started in cross stitch, crewel embroidery, Blackwork embroidery, Goldwork embroidery and even needle painting. All kits have bespoke embroidery patterns, thread, and fabric required as well as sewing up instructions. The complexity varies from simple free embroidery stitches such a stem stitch, stain stitch, split stitch alongside more complex kits using specialist gold embroidery threads for bespoke embroidery designs. kits are designed to be worked in an embroidery hoop. If you are looking for a more supportive way to learn, try a Hand embroidery class for beginners to learn how to embroidery and discover the world of embroidery stitches. Visit our hand embroidery workshops where we have a range of online embroidery classes for beginners as well as online hand embroidery classes aimed at more advanced learners. So you can enjoy learning how to embroider. All our classes come with high quality embroidery kits included.

royal school of needlework

Royal School of Needlework: Tradition. Quality. Innovation. The International Centre of Excellence for the Art of Hand Embroidery since 1872, celebrating our 150th Anniversary. Join us at onsite and online events this year! Based at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace, south-west London, we offer a thriving education programme for everyone from beginner to degree level. We teach Online and Onsite at venues across the UK in Hampton Court Palace (London), Portsmouth, Bristol, Rugby, Durham and Glasgow as well as internationally in America and Japan. We also host an annual International Summer School. Our renowned Embroidery Studio creates stunning bespoke embroidery for fashion, art and royalty, as well as expertly restoring and conserving valuable and historical embroidered pieces.

ecole saint clare

Ecole Saint Clare runs a range of embroidery courses online dedicated to teaching the art and techniques of embroidery included in Tambour Beading and Goldwork.  Bespoke embroidery- Cheshire based Atelier Saint Clare was founded by Stephanie Bonneau, an embroidery artist and expert tutor.  Stephanie wanted to create her own atelier to create her own embroidery. She also wanted to transfer her knowledge and create a school. She created Ecole Saint Clare to bring a specialised training.

j & l buttons, bows & images

glasgow and district embroiderers guild

The Embroiderers Guild is an Educational Charity dedicated to educating people of all ages about the world of embroidery – from the sheer pleasure of stitching to the design, creativity and production of unique inspirational works.

restoration london

Our focus is on reusing, recycling and upcycling existing garments. We hold workshops around London, encouraging participants to mend their favourite items of clothing instead of disposing them into landfill. Our workshops aim to introduce ways of mending clothing through various textile methods in order to fix, deconstruct or customise to revive much loved pieces. We aim to inspire people to learn new, invaluable skills and reconnect with textile techniques, encouraging creativity and mindfulness when it comes to your wardrobe. All of our workshops are available for special events and large group bookings - visit our PRIVATE EVENTS section to request a private booking. All of our workshops come with free tea, coffee and cake (including vegan options!) Here at RESTORATION LONDON we encourage mending your clothing and therefore offer a 10% discount to those bringing in their own item of clothing to either fix or use as fabric during the workshop.