Manchester

Looking to add a creative touch to an upcoming special occasion? Then you will love this private embroidery workshop with Stephie from Hoop &amp; Fred!The WorkshopThis session can be perfectly tailored to you and your event! Choose from a range of Hoop &amp; Fred designs, stitch up a beautiful hoop or customise a tote bag. You can even request a bespoke design just for you (perfect for hen parties looking to help with the wedding decor!). Stephie&#39;s work is inspired by nature, and the man(chester) made it so you could stitch up anything from a wildflower bouquet to a special building!Is it beginner-friendly?Yes! All Hoop &amp; Fred sessions are beginner-friendly, but for those in your group who might have stitched before, Stephie can tailor the session as she goes to make sure everyone learns something new.What is provided?Stephie will provide all the equipment you need, and everyone will leave the session with a full embroidery kit and access to an online stitch guide! The kit will include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Your embroidery hoop</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">A piece of fabric (or a tote bag) to stitch on</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Beautiful DMC embroidery threads in a range of colours</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Needles</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Pattern Guide </li></ul><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Venue</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stephie is happy to travel to your venue or help you find the perfect place to host. Embroidery is fully portable, and any mess is easy to clean up, so you don&#39;t have to worry about any damage. Stephie works with several venues in and around Manchester that she would be happy to connect you with (please note any venue fee is separate to the price of the class)</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How many people can attend?</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stephie can teach up to 25 people at a time depending on the event&#39;s setting, design and venue - but she will help you through the organising process to ensure everyone gets the best experience!</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Why Embroidery?</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Embroidery is the perfect way to inject a little mindful creativity into any event! If you&#39;re just looking for something that will help you slow down, or you&#39;re looking for a way to bring lots of people who don&#39;t know each other together, the mindful act of taking things one stitch at a time, calms the mind, and helps the conversation flow! Plus, you get to make something beautiful!</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pricing</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The cost of the session depends on how many people there are, travel and which design you choose, but Stephie will talk you through all the different options before booking so that you can organise something that works for your budget.&nbsp;</div>

Looking to add a creative touch to an upcoming special occasion? Then you will love this private embroidery workshop with Stephie from Hoop & Fred!
The Workshop
This session can be perfectly tailored to you and your event! Choose from a range of Hoop & Fred designs, stitch up a beautiful hoop or customise a tote bag. You can even request a bespoke design just for you (perfect for hen parties looking to help with the wedding decor!). Stephie's work is inspired by nature, and the man(chester) made it so you could stitch up anything from a wildflower bouquet to a special building!
Is it beginner-friendly?
Yes! All Hoop & Fred sessions are beginner-friendly, but for those in your group who might have stitched before, Stephie can tailor the session as she goes to make sure everyone learns something new.
What is provided?
Stephie will provide all the equipment you need, and everyone will leave the session with a full embroidery kit and access to an online stitch guide! The kit will include:
Your embroidery hoop
A piece of fabric (or a tote bag) to stitch on
Beautiful DMC embroidery threads in a range of colours
Needles
Pattern Guide
The VenueStephie is happy to travel to your venue or help you find the perfect place to host. Embroidery is fully portable, and any mess is easy to clean up, so you don't have to worry about any damage. Stephie works with several venues in and around Manchester that she would be happy to connect you with (please note any venue fee is separate to the price of the class)How many people can attend?Stephie can teach up to 25 people at a time depending on the event's setting, design and venue - but she will help you through the organising process to ensure everyone gets the best experience!Why Embroidery?Embroidery is the perfect way to inject a little mindful creativity into any event! If you're just looking for something that will help you slow down, or you're looking for a way to bring lots of people who don't know each other together, the mindful act of taking things one stitch at a time, calms the mind, and helps the conversation flow! Plus, you get to make something beautiful!PricingThe cost of the session depends on how many people there are, travel and which design you choose, but Stephie will talk you through all the different options before booking so that you can organise something that works for your budget.

Hoop & Fred

A private beginner embroidery workshop from Hoop & Fred tailored just for you!

Private Beginners Embroidery Workshop - Request a date for your event!

Carlisle

A relaxed and informal Blackwork Embroidery course in the lovely setting of a converted 18th Century cotton mill in&nbsp;Warwick Bridge, Carlisle.This course has been designed to guide the complete beginner or act as a refresher for those who may have dabbled in Blackwork embroidery in the past.We will cover the history, styles of Blackwork embroidery, threads and techniques.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">You will learn; The history of Blackwork embroidery. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to use thread thickness and colour to shade.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Specific Blackwork Stitches. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to read charts. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Use of part stitches. Adapting a Blackwork stitch to fill in a shape.</li></ul>All guided by your tutor who has over 25 years experience in professional embroidery.  <h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learning Outcome</h3>At the end of this course you will have learned all the essential blackwork embroidery techniques to allow you to go on and create your own pieces.Certificate upon completion.Delegates will receive a certificate of achievement.Course dates:Arranged upon request - we require a minimum of 5 students. &nbsp; Included in the kit;*Fabrics. &nbsp;(We use a high quality Zweigart Aida and even weave). with pre drawn design in water soluble ink on main project piece. *Spiral bound, lay flat course booklet or Access to our Online learning course (English text). *A full set of our Unique Blackwork threads.* Relevant charts and designs. *Needle book containing the appropriate high quality John James needles and needle threader. All presented in a box which you can use to keep your work clean as you stitch.<h3 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What&rsquo;s not included</h3>Scissors. &nbsp;Please bring your own stitching scissors. &nbsp;We may have some available on the day but past experience is that these items seem to go missing easily, so in order to control costs, we kindly request you bring your own.Basic skills required No previous skill is required but you will need fairly good eye sight (or your glasses/magnifier) and be able to hold a sewing needle.Refreshments and food Light refreshments will be provided and we are lucky to have a Sallys cafe only 3 minutes away for lunch. &nbsp;You are also welcome to bring your own.Allergy Advice Our embroidery kits are packed in our studio which does use natural animal fibres.Purchases on the dayA number of items from our studio will be available for sale during the course and we can accept most major (UK registered)&nbsp;debit and credit cards.About The VenueWarwick Mill Business Village is conveniently located on the A69 just 3 miles outside Carlisle City Centre.There is plenty of free parking at the Mill.Warwick Mill is fully accessible but please let us know if you have special requirements.Travelling by train; Find a bus to Warwick Bridge from Carlisle bus station which is about a 10 minute walk from the Railway Station. You need the 685 service from Carlisle to Brampton/Newcastle. Let us know if you plan to do this and I will send exact&nbsp;directions to you.Alternatively, there are many taxi services available.&nbsp;

A relaxed and informal Blackwork Embroidery course in the lovely setting of a converted 18th Century cotton mill in Warwick Bridge, Carlisle.
This course has been designed to guide the complete beginner or act as a refresher for those who may have dabbled in Blackwork embroidery in the past.
We will cover the history, styles of Blackwork embroidery, threads and techniques.
You will learn;
The history of Blackwork embroidery.
How to use thread thickness and colour to shade.
Specific Blackwork Stitches.
How to read charts.
Use of part stitches.
Adapting a Blackwork stitch to fill in a shape.
All guided by your tutor who has over 25 years experience in professional embroidery. 
Learning Outcome
At the end of this course you will have learned all the essential blackwork embroidery techniques to allow you to go on and create your own pieces.
Certificate upon completion.
Delegates will receive a certificate of achievement.
Course dates:
Arranged upon request - we require a minimum of 5 students. 

Included in the kit;
*Fabrics. (We use a high quality Zweigart Aida and even weave). with pre drawn design in water soluble ink on main project piece.
*Spiral bound, lay flat course booklet or Access to our Online learning course (English text).
*A full set of our Unique Blackwork threads.
* Relevant charts and designs.
*Needle book containing the appropriate high quality John James needles and needle threader.
All presented in a box which you can use to keep your work clean as you stitch.
What’s not included
Scissors. Please bring your own stitching scissors. We may have some available on the day but past experience is that these items seem to go missing easily, so in order to control costs, we kindly request you bring your own.
Basic skills required
No previous skill is required but you will need fairly good eye sight (or your glasses/magnifier) and be able to hold a sewing needle.
Refreshments and food

Light refreshments will be provided and we are lucky to have a Sallys cafe only 3 minutes away for lunch. You are also welcome to bring your own.
Allergy Advice
Our embroidery kits are packed in our studio which does use natural animal fibres.
Purchases on the day
A number of items from our studio will be available for sale during the course and we can accept most major (UK registered) debit and credit cards.
About The Venue
Warwick Mill Business Village is conveniently located on the A69 just 3 miles outside Carlisle City Centre.
There is plenty of free parking at the Mill.
Warwick Mill is fully accessible but please let us know if you have special requirements.
Travelling by train; Find a bus to Warwick Bridge from Carlisle bus station which is about a 10 minute walk from the Railway Station. You need the 685 service from Carlisle to Brampton/Newcastle. Let us know if you plan to do this and I will send exact directions to you.
Alternatively, there are many taxi services available. 



Maire Curtis Lakeland Studio

Hand Embroidery

A relaxed and informal Blackwork Embroidery course in the lovely setting of a converted 18th Century cotton mill in Warwick Bridge, Carlisle.

This course has been designed to guide the complete beginner or act as a refresher for those who may have dabbled in Blackwork embroidery in the past.

We will cover the history, styles of Blackwork embroidery, threads and techniques.

Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery in Cumbria

General admission

Milton Keynes

Are you ready to embark on a creative journey and learn the art of sewing from scratch? Welcome to my personalized 1-to-1 sewing classes for adults, specifically designed for beginners. These classes offer a unique opportunity to receive tailored instruction and hands-on guidance, ensuring you build a strong foundation in sewing. From understanding your sewing machine to mastering essential stitches and techniques, you&rsquo;ll gain the confidence and skills needed to bring your creative ideas to life. Join me in a supportive and inspiring environment, and let&#39;s start your sewing adventure together! I teach face to face classes in Bed, Hearts and Bucks. There may be a small fee for travel expenses.Please contact me for more info and for full T &amp; c"s

Are you ready to embark on a creative journey and learn the art of sewing from scratch? Welcome to my personalized 1-to-1 sewing classes for adults, specifically designed for beginners. These classes offer a unique opportunity to receive tailored instruction and hands-on guidance, ensuring you build a strong foundation in sewing. From understanding your sewing machine to mastering essential stitches and techniques, you’ll gain the confidence and skills needed to bring your creative ideas to life. Join me in a supportive and inspiring environment, and let's start your sewing adventure together!


I teach face to face 1 to 1 classes at a time to suit you at Westbury Arts Center Milton Keynes.
Please contact me for more info and for full T & c"s

Stephanie Thannhauser

Sewing

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Needlework

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My beginner's sewing course will teach you the basics, from operating a sewing machine to mastering essential stitches. You'll work on simple projects, gaining hands-on experience and confidence. With personalized 1-to-1 instruction, you'll quickly develop the skills to bring your creative ideas to life. Join me and start your sewing journey today!

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