Introduction to English Crewel Work Embroidery
Wednesday Afternoons, Starts 24th Feb 2021

Wednesday Afternoons:
Starts 24th February for 10 weeks
 2pm - 3pm  Online
The course is supported by Mistress of Stitch Online Community on Discord so that you can chat and ask questions between classes. 
Cost:£125, includes materials posted to you.
Closing Date for Bookings is:
3rd February 2021!
FAQs - Tech!
  • What platform will the course be delivered on?
    • We'll be using the video chat feature on Discord for our online classes. You can also use the video chat between classes to talk to your class mates, post pictures and text questions.
  • What is Discord?
    • It's an app originally developed by gamers to hang out in. It's really easy to use and is a bit like a private Facebook crossed with WhatsApp.
  • How much does Discord cost?
    • It's completely free to use, you just have to download the app onto your computer or mobile device in advance
  • What if I miss the first class because of tech issues?
    • Don't worry, all the classes are recorded, so you won't miss anything. There'll also be a free online chat before the course starts so you can practice using Discord and meet your class mates!
Join our friendly group of stitchers on Wednesday afternoons. We'll be learning about English Crewel work, a form of surface embroidery that had it's heyday in the British Isles during the Jacobean period c1620. Crewel work gets its name from the use of Crewel wool, a fine, 2 ply worsted wool, which I love to use. It has a beautiful texture and depth of colour.

We'll start the term by learning simple stitches and getting used to using Crewel wool by working small wildflower designs, before going on to making a larger design. The course is adaptable to different levels, so we'll cover some design techniques and more complex stitches later in the course depending on what sparks your interest!

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FAQs
  • Do I have to have done Embroidery before?
    • No! I'll teach you everything you need to know, and guide you step by step through the different techniques.
  • What do I need to supply?
    • You'll recieve a kit through the post including hoops, printed fabrics, thread, needles and practice worksheets. You'll also be emailed worksheets and tutorials to print at home or view on your tablet/phone. You'll also need need sharp scissors, and reading glasses if you need them, as well as internet access via a computer or mobile device. 
  • I've never done anything like this before, is it ok for me to join the class?
    • Yes!  I have plenty of experience breaking down stitches and techniques to make them accessible for complete beginners, and there will be plenty of time for you to master the different techniques.
  • Will I need to do some work at home?
    • Yes - expect to do some stitching at home each week, the best thing to do is set aside 15 minutes a day to relax and work on your embroidery, it's a Mindfulness practice that helps to quieten the mind, so it's actually a great thing to do when you get home from work, or in the evenings before bed! 


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