This linen hand towel features the traditional stitches of Deerfield blue and white work and uses 4 shades of blue stranded cotton. Using the lovely blue Deerfield colours, this delicate design will give you a taste for the simplicity, style and delights of Deerfield embroidery. The edges are finished with a hemstitch. Saturday 23 September … Continue reading Deerfield Embroidery: Hand towel (2-day class)

Students will explore the lacing techniques of mounting embroidery suitable for framing or boxmaking. Tutor: Alana Wegner Class code: AW0710 Class cost: $60.00 members; $80.00 non-members Kit cost: $20.00. Participants will receive a Requirements List when they register.  Class registration and enquiries Bookings are essential, with a booking cut-off date of 30 September. Please complete the Class Registration Form on the … Continue reading Essential Embroidery Skill: Mounting

Saturday 21 October (Day 1): 9:30am - 3:00pm Saturday 4 November (Day 2): 9.30am - 3:00pm A bead encrusted butterfly is stitched onto silk, which will be made into an envelope.  Several surface stitches are used in its construction: Blanket Stitch, Bullion Stitch, Chain Stitch, Couched Beading, Even Weaving, French Knot, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch, … Continue reading Surface Stitching: Bead Encrusted Butterfly on Silk Envelope (2-day class)

Introduction to Colour in Embroidery. Students will explore the use of colour in embroidery and learn how colour choices can influence the feel of any embroidery project. This is one of the series of 6 Essential Embroidery Skills classes, which comprise the guild's Foundation Certificate in Embroidery.  Tutor: Paula Pugh Class code: PP2402 Class cost: $60.00 … Continue reading Essential Embroidery Skills: Introduction to Colour Embroidery

Paisley Fun - Glasses Case Class is open to embroiderers of all skill levels. In this class, students will stitch a paisley design onto black silk using a combination of silk and metallic threads.  Sequins are also added to the design.  Basic stitches are used within the design: chain, French knots and back stitch.  Students’ … Continue reading Embroidery Technique: Surface Stitching

Learn how to use silk ribbon creatively to embroider larger motifs. Thursday 27 June 2024, 9.30 am - 3.30 pm Class Code: PP2706 Class Cost: $60.00 for members; $80.00 for non-members Kit Cost: $17.00 - Please include the kit cost with the class payment. Participants will receive a Requirements List when they register. Class registration … Continue reading Scotch Thistle in Silk Ribbon with Paula Pugh

  Saturday 6 July and Sunday 7 July 9.30 am - 3.30 pm In this two day class you will be taught traditional stitch techniques which will enable you to work draped fabrics, realistic hair, and coordinating jewellery. This 1920s inspired sparkling embroidery uses Tapestry Shading stitch techniques and interesting threads, to work a softly … Continue reading ‘Dazzling Miss Daisy’ with Angela Bishop

Class fully booked Day 1: Saturday 3 August 2024, 9.30 am – 3.00 pm Day 2: Saturday 10 August 2024, 9.30 am – 3.00 pm The theme of the design will be a floral spray with pattern darning surrounding the motif.  Each flower will be outlined and various Blackwork patterns will be stitched within the … Continue reading Blackwork Glasses Case with Gina McMonagle

This class offers an opportunity to gain a basic knowledge of fabric and thread and to learn some simple stitches. A basic kit and class notes will be provided. There is no cost for either the class or the kit. Tuesday 6 August 2024 9.00 am to 12.00 noon Tutor: Lee Mason Class code: LM0608 … Continue reading Embroidery Basics (available only to new members)

Day 1:  31 August 2024, 9.30 am – 3.00 pm Day 2:  1 September 2024, 9.30 am – 3.00 pm Stumpwork embroidery, as we know it, is predominantly a decorative style of raised embroidery, that employs detached elements which are stitched on separate piece of fabric. These elements are usually worked around pieces of wire … Continue reading Stumpwork: ‘Anyone for Strawberries’ with Anna Lang

CLASS FULLY BOOKED A delicate blue and white Deerfield pin cushion using a flowing contemporary floral design showcasing many Deerfield stitches and finished with a delightful beaded edge. Sunday 15 September 2024, 9.30 am - 3.00 pm Class Code: DL1509 Class Cost: $60.00 for members; $80.00 for non-members Kit Cost: $40 - Please include the … Continue reading ‘Blue Notes’ Deerfield Pincushion with Deborah Love

CLASS FULLY BOOKED   An introduction to the fun of Mountmellick work. A sweet little pincushion with strawberries, leaves and a strawberry flower. Traditional Mountmellick stitches worked on white cotton jean fabric and using Mountmellick threads. On the back, strawberries can be added as an additional feature. Trimmed with a detached decorative buttonhole edge. Class … Continue reading Sweet Strawberries Pin Cushion with Deborah Love

This 1-day class explores the lacing technique of mounting embroidery, suitable for framing or box making. The Mounting class is one of the six classes incorporated in the Essential Embroidery Skills course but is also open to all those wishing to enhance, protect and conserve their embroidery. No preparation work is required prior to class. … Continue reading Essential Embroidery Skills: Mounting with Alana Wegner

The class will provide practical instruction about how to make a basic Dorset button.  Students will be instructed about the four stages: Casting, Slicking, Laying, and Rounding Saturday 12 October 2024 – half day, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Class Code:  ND1210 Class Cost:  $35.00 for members; $45.00 for non-members Kit Cost:  $6.00 - Please … Continue reading Introduction to the Dorset Button – Making Poppies with Nicole Detering

This class offers an opportunity for students to further develop their stitch repertoire using a variety of thread weights and colours as they create a gorgeous linen pouch. It is one of the series of 6 Essential Embroidery Skills classes, which comprise the Guild’s foundation Certificate in Embroidery. However, it is also offered as a … Continue reading Exploring More Stitches