Classes

CLASS FULLY BOOKED. This embroidery class is worked on a piece of recycled denim jean. The design would work well on your own jeans or over a jean pocket.

TWO DAY CLASS: SUNDAY 17 AND SUNDAY 24 MAY. This embroidered spray is based on and incorporates design elements found in an Antique silk embroidered panel that is part of EGQ heritage collection. BOOKINGS CLOSE 7 May 2026

TWO-DAY CLASS: Saturday 23 May and Saturday 30 May. This a sampler-style project using a variety of Canvaswork stitches. The completed pieces can be made into a biscornu. BOOKINGS CLOSE 13 MAY 2026.

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

Create an elegant initial of your choice, using silk ribbon and beads. BOOKINGS CLOSE 22 JULY 2026.

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 6 AUGUST 2026.

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 13 September 2026.

Using traditional Deerfield blue colours on white linen, this little bird stands among the flowers and stems. Can be finished with tassels and beads as pictured (not included in the kit or class). BOOKINGS CLOSE 27 AUGUST 2026.

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 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