Sashiko embroidery has been taking the crafting world by storm recently and we are boarding that crafting train too! Our workshops are The Handmade Festival this year sold out in days and we think you Londoner's will love it too. The name Sashiko literally translates into 'little stabs' which honestly is a perfect description for what you do to create entrancing patterns.
During our Sashiko embroidery class you will learn all about the history of this style of embroidery, learn all of our tips and tricks on how to make these stunning geometric designs as well as walk home with a started Sashiko design on your tote bag.
Once you've learned this style of embroidery you'll be dying to try it again, it's that addictive! You can Sashiko everything from clothing, to tote bags, cushion covers, wall hangings . . .
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, we provide you with your own beginners Sashiko kit to keep.
All our workshops include tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
If you can't take an in-person class why not try this class as a live and interactive online class? More info here.
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A relaxed, experimental and mindful embroidery class, introducing you to hand embroidery. We will explore colour, create texture and develop shapes, using a wide variety of yarns, threads and beads and learning different embroidery stitches at the same time.
This class is perfect for those new to embroidery or even improvers who just want to learn this contemporary way of embroidering. Ruth will help you to create your own individual and unique piece of work. We will work on a 7” wooden hoop, and you will be shown options for backing and finishing the hoop ready to take home and hang.
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't we provide you with absolutely everything you need! Your own embroidery hoop to keep, an embroidery needle and floss for your design as well as the fabric and if you don't finish in the class thats no problem too as you can take home what you need to complete your work.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we now offer pre-packaged cookies. If you require gluten free or vegan sweet treats please let us know!
Customer Reviews
Embroidery has come a long way since Jane Austin’s heroines would sit and sew in the drawing room – we’ve brought the pastime back with our own modern take on the original. Our beginners embroidery classes in London give you all the basic techniques you will need to continue this therapeutic craft at home.
Our beginners embroidery workshops teach you five popular stitches including back stitch, satin stitch, straight stitch and the French knot. You’ll be able to choose a fun design (or a drawing of your own) to embroider yourself using all the new skills you have learnt.
Your embroidery design will stay in the hoop and you can hang it on the wall for show! Once you’ve mastered the skill, you can try napkins, sheets, pillowcases… In fact, there won’t be a soft furnishing in your house left unadorned!
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, we provide you with your own embroidery hoop to keep, an embroidery needle and floss for your design as well as the fabric.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
If you can't take an in-person class why not try this class as a live and interactive online class? More info here.
You may recognise this type of embroidery from your Grandma's home in the 60s, but now it is back! Well, actually it never really left. Bargello is a truly unique form of embroidery as there are both specific stitches and patterns required to make Bargello, Bargello.
During the class you will be introduced to the typical 'Vertical' stitch used throughout all Bargello, and then you'll get your head around the geometric patterns which are also characteristic of Bargello. You'll be stitching in no time, either one of our patterns or your own design, as our tutor is on hand to teach you how to use this unique form of embroidery to design your own unique pattern. Bargello can be used on normal fabric-like needlepoint fabric but we're using plastic canvas so that you can turn your Bargello design into a coaster! Or you can sew them up to create a pencil holder, plant pot, tissue box cover even.
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Colourway Choices:
Zinnia - Blues and Mustard
Solar - Red, Goldy Mustard, Teal and Sage
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
During the lesson you'll have the option to make either a plant pot or a set of coasters, you'll start your project during the session and receive plenty of wool to finish your creations. You will take home a kit consisting of a total of 4 canvas and the wool and needle you need to complete your coasters or plant pot.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
