As my summer break approaches I wanted to tell you about my autumn workshops in Leeds and Scarborough. I will be offering some beginner classes and some longer workshops that are suitable for more experienced stitchers who want to try something new. Tickets for my Scarborough workshops are available from my Eventbrite page and tickets for my Leeds workshops are available through Ticketsource.

Hand Embroidered Portraits, Saturday 3 September, Leeds Central Library 1pm to 4pm

Learn how to create your own textile portrait using fabric and thread in this applique and embroidery class. In this fabric collage workshop I will guide you through creating a hand embroidered portrait using different fabrics and threads. You will learn how to transfer the design on to fabric, adding different fabrics and creating your portrait with a variety of embroidery stitches including stem stitch, back stitch and French knots.

You can book your ticket here

Hand Embroidery & Applique, Sunday 18 September, Scarborough Studio 10am to 12.30pm

Learn the basics of hand embroidery and applique from using fusible webbing to getting to grips with some simple embroidery stitches. In this beginners class I will guide you through all the basics of fusible web applique and some simple embroidery stitches. You will learn how to use an embroidery hoop, how to create a fabric picture and what type of threads to use for your project. You will also learn a range of hand embroidery stitches like blanket stitch, French knots and stem stitch.

You can book your ticket here

Introduction to Hand Embroidery, Sunday 25 September, Scarborough Studio 10am to 12.30pm

Learn the basics of hand embroidery from putting your fabric into a hoop to learning a range of different embroidery stitches. In this beginners class I will guide you through all the basics of hand embroidery including how to use an embroidery hoop, transferring a design onto fabric and what type of threads to use for your project. You will also learn a range of hand embroidery stitches like chain stitch, blanket stitch and French knots.

You can book your ticket here

Visible Mending, Tuesday 27 September, Scarborough Studio 6pm to 8.30pm

Learn how to use fabric and thread to repair your clothes and accessories in this visible mending workshop. In this visible mending workshop I will guide you through the basics of repairing clothes and fabric accessories including how to create a patch using Bondaweb and the Boro technique of embroidery. You will also learn a range of hand embroidery stitches like blanket stitch, straight stitch and satin stitch.

You can book your ticket here

Hand Embroidery & Applique, Sunday 9 October, Scarborough Studio 10am to 2pm

Learn how to create your own textile landscape using fabric and thread in this fabric collage and embroidery class. In this fabric collage workshop I will guide you through creating a stitched landscape using different fabrics and threads. You will learn how to build up the different layers of your picture, adding different textures of fabric and enhancing them with a variety of embroidery stitches including stem stitch and lazy daisy stitch.

You can book your ticket here

Look out for more autumn workshops with Leeds Libraries including hand embroidered pencil cases, hand embroidered wreaths and festive LED decorations.