Classes

An arrangement of pretty flowers in three bottles, using some of Kazuko Aoki’s flowers. BOOKINGS CLOSE 5 MARCH 2026.

TWO DAY CLASS: Sunday 22 March and Saturday 28 March. Stumpwork involves stitching detached elements on a separate piece of fabric, then applying them to a background to give a 3-dimensional effect. BOOKINGS CLOSE 10 MARCH 2026.

CLASS FULLY BOOKED Participants will learn several simple stitches then use them to decorate the patterned fabric that will be supplied in the kit. A choice of kits will be available.

Topics covered include the project layout, size, what to include, what to exclude, colour choice, thread choice, stitch choice, the importance of the negative space and whether the image and design suits the style of embroidery. BOOKINGS CLOSE 16 APRIL 2026.

A simple hanging or bag pocket worked as a demonstration of same stitch, on two different styles of fabric. Come and explore how stitches placed on different fabric changes the texture and look of a stitch. BOOKINGS CLOSE 23 APRIL 2026

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: 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.

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

TWO DAY CLASS: Saturday 20 and Saturday 27 September. Create a delightful lavender sachet from this sampler of various Drawn Thread stitches. A knowledge of forming hems and Antique Hem Stitch is required. BOOKINGS CLOSE 10 SEPTEMBER 2026.

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