Classes

THIS CLASS IS FULLY BOOKED. Part 2: Learn a stitch, explore a stitch, and create two more pages of this useful sample book. In order to participate, it is not necessary to have done Part 1 of the class

SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS. Explore India’s rich embroidery heritage and create a small 10 x 10cm purse (durjari). BOOKINGS CLOSE 10 SEPTEMBER 2026

Learn how to mitre both wide and narrow hems, hemstitching and other stitches. BOOKINGS CLOSE 23 SEPTEMBER 2026.

Learn how to create a felt base, apply metal threads, apply leather, and make gum blossoms to create a Christmas Koala. BOOKINGS CLOSE 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

CLASS FULLY BOOKED. Learn several simple stitches and use them to create this Pear Sampler on a linen tea towel.

Explore the challenge of stitching with white thread on black linen and fitting Blackwork patterns into small segments of the stylized fuchsia flower. Silver metallic thread and beads add sparkle to the design. BOOKINGS CLOSE 10 OCTOBER 2026

Create a small bag with recycled embroidery, using a sewing machine. BOOKINGS CLOSE 21 OCTOBER 2026

The raised elements will be stitched using wire, which will then be incorporated into the prepared background fabric. The completed piece will be made up into a tiny Christmas decoration. BOOKINGS CLOSE 28 OCTOBER 2026

Learn several simple stitches and use them to add this Christmas motif to a linen placemat.

CLASS FULLY BOOKED - REPEAT CLASS 21 MARCH 2027. This striking embroidery, inspired by the Mexican panel of The Red Dress (original design by Zenaida Aguilar, 2018) was reworked by Nicole Detering and made into a glasses case.

Learn several simple stitches and use them to create this Pear Sampler on a linen tea towel.

This dainty linen sachet is created with a traditional Deerfield blue-and-white design and many of the well-known Deerfield stitches. BOOKINGS CLOSE 25 FEBRUARY 2027.

Part 1: Learn a stitch, explore a stitch, and create the first two pages of this useful sample book. More pages can be added in Part 2 of the class, on 11 April 2027.

This striking embroidery, inspired by the Mexican panel of The Red Dress (original design by Zenaida Aguilar, 2018) was reworked by Nicole Detering and made into a glasses case. BOOKINGS CLOSE 10 MARCH 2027

Part 2: Learn a stitch, explore a stitch, and create two more pages of this useful sample book. In order to participate, it is not necessary to have done Part 1 of the class