Workshops for 2022

Below are my workshops for 2022. I will be teaching at Scampston Hall, Malton, North Yorkshire and Sunnycroft in Wellington, Shropshire.

Scampston Hall Embroidery Workshop: Wednesday 7th September 2022

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Summer Floral

Flower Embroidery Workshop - Wednesday 7th September 2022

Join me for an embroidery workshop at Scampston Hall, Malton, North Yorkshire

This workshop is for a piece of embroidery inspired by a beautiful bedspread at Scampston Hall. It is worked in the traditional technique of crewel embroidery in wool on linen, using stitches such as stem stitch, fly stitch and french knots.

Choose from either: Red or Purple.

This workshop costs £54 and includes:

  • A kit of all materials with full detailed step by step instructions - perfect for beginners or more experienced stitchers!
  • Tuition by Amanda Carter - a student of The Royal School of Needlework.
  • Also included are tea or coffee and biscuits.
  • Additional equipment such as hoops and scissors will be provided.

The workshop is held in the conservatory at Scampston Hall, set in the walled gardens - a perfect place to stitch.

Lunch is not included, but can be bought from the cafe at Scampston, alternatively you can bring a packed lunch.

 

Embroidery workshops at Sunnycroft in Wellington.

Last year I was lucky enough to lead 5 wonderful workshops at Sunnycroft National Trust property in Wellington, Shropshire - I'm pleased to announce that the dates for this year have been confirmed!

They are as follows:

September 21st, 

October 1st, 5th and 19th,

November 9th and 12th.

Please see below for details of each workshop.

Sunnycroft Embroidery Workshop: Crewel Embroidery - Summer Floral. Wednesday 21st September, Saturday 1st October and Wednesday 5th October.

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Summer Floral

Summer Floral Embroidery Workshop - Wednesday 21st September

Join me for an embroidery workshop at Sunnycroft National Trust property in Wellington Shropshire.

This workshop is for the summer floral embroidery worked in the traditional technique of crewel embroidery using stitches such as long and short stitch, fly stitch, stem stitch and french knots.

Choose from either: Purple or Red.

This workshop costs £70 and includes:

  • A kit of all materials with full detailed step by step instructions - perfect for beginners or more experienced stitchers!
  • Tuition by Amanda Carter - a student of The Royal School of Needlework.
  • Opportunity to view some of Sunnycrofts wonderful embroidery collection.
  • Also included is a delicious lunch and tea or coffee.
  • Additional equipment such as hoops and scissors will be provided.

The workshop is held in the beautiful rooms at Sunnycroft where Joan Lander herself taught - a perfect tranquil place to stitch.

(If you wish to attend but would prefer to work a different crewel embroidery kit, then please select 'other' when booking and tell me which kit from my website when prompted to do so).

Summer Floral Embroidery Workshop - Saturday 1st October.

Join me for an embroidery workshop at Sunnycroft National Trust property in Wellington Shropshire.

This workshop is for the summer floral embroidery worked in the traditional technique of crewel embroidery using stitches such as long and short stitch, fly stitch, stem stitch and french knots.

Choose from either: Purple or Red.

This workshop costs £70 and includes:

  • A kit of all materials with full detailed step by step instructions - perfect for beginners or more experienced stitchers!
  • Tuition by Amanda Carter - a student of The Royal School of Needlework.
  • Opportunity to view some of Sunnycrofts wonderful embroidery collection.
  • Also included is a delicious lunch and tea or coffee.
  • Additional equipment such as hoops and scissors will be provided.

The workshop is held in the beautiful rooms at Sunnycroft where Joan Lander herself taught - a perfect tranquil place to stitch.

(If you wish to attend but would prefer to work a different crewel embroidery kit, then please select 'other' when booking and tell me which kit from my website when prompted to do so).

Summer Floral Embroidery Workshop - Wednesday 5th October.

Join me for an embroidery workshop at Sunnycroft National Trust property in Wellington Shropshire.

This workshop is for the summer floral embroidery worked in the traditional technique of crewel embroidery using stitches such as long and short stitch, fly stitch, stem stitch and french knots.

Choose from either: Purple or Red.

This workshop costs £70 and includes:

  • A kit of all materials with full detailed step by step instructions - perfect for beginners or more experienced stitchers!
  • Tuition by Amanda Carter - a student of The Royal School of Needlework.
  • Opportunity to view some of Sunnycrofts wonderful embroidery collection.
  • Also included is a delicious lunch and tea or coffee.
  • Additional equipment such as hoops and scissors will be provided.

The workshop is held in the beautiful rooms at Sunnycroft where Joan Lander herself taught - a perfect tranquil place to stitch.

(If you wish to attend but would prefer to work a different crewel embroidery kit, then please select 'other' when booking and tell me which kit from my website when prompted to do so).

Sunnycroft Embroidery Workshop: Goldwork Embroidery - Gilderoy the Owl Wednesday 19th October

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Gilderoy the Owl Embroidery Workshop - Wednesday 19th October.

Join me for an embroidery workshop at Sunnycroft National Trust property in Wellington Shropshire.

This workshop is for Gilderoy the Owl.

Gilderoy is a cheeky little owl worked in goldwork embroidery, he is the perfect introduction to this technique.

During the workshop you'll learn about a range of goldwork materials such as pearl purl, kid, jap and bright check and a variety of techniques such as couching, padding and chip work.

So if you've ever wanted to try your hand at goldwork embroidery - then this workshop is for you!

This workshop costs £76 and includes:

  • A kit of all materials with full detailed step by step instructions - perfect for beginners or more experienced stitchers!
  • Tuition by Amanda Carter - a student of The Royal School of Needlework.
  • Opportunity to view some of Sunnycrofts wonderful embroidery collection.
  • Also included is a delicious lunch and tea or coffee.
  • Additional equipment such as hoops and scissors will be provided.

The workshop is held in the beautiful rooms at Sunnycroft where Joan Lander herself taught - a perfect tranquil place to stitch.

Sunnycroft Embroidery Workshop: Choose your kit - Wednesday 9th November and Saturday 12th November.

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Choose your own kit

Choose Your Own Kit Embroidery Workshop - Wednesday 9th November.

Join me for an embroidery workshop at Sunnycroft National Trust property in Wellington Shropshire.

For this workshop you can choose any of my kits - perfect if you've attended one of my workshops before and just want to try something different.

So whether you want to stitch a Golden Eagle Feather, a Purple Leaf or a Winter Fern, then this workshop is for you!

You can do any of my embroidery kits in either crewel work embroidery, creative embroidery or goldwork embroidery.

Please specify which kit when booking (e.g. spring fern)

This workshop costs £70 (goldwork kits are £6 more - payable on the day) and includes:

  • A kit of all materials with full detailed step by step instructions - perfect for beginners or more experienced stitchers!
  • Tuition by Amanda Carter - a student of The Royal School of Needlework.
  • Opportunity to view some of Sunnycrofts wonderful embroidery collection.
  • Also included is a delicious lunch and tea or coffee.
  • Additional equipment such as hoops and scissors will be provided.

The workshop is held in the beautiful rooms at Sunnycroft where Joan Lander herself taught - a perfect tranquil place to stitch.

Choose Your Own Kit Embroidery Workshop - Saturday 12th November.

Join me for an embroidery workshop at Sunnycroft National Trust property in Wellington Shropshire.

For this workshop you can choose any of my kits - perfect if you've attended one of my workshops before and just want to try something different.

So whether you want to stitch a Golden Eagle Feather, a Purple Leaf or a Winter Fern, then this workshop is for you!

You can do any of my embroidery kits in either crewel work embroidery, creative embroidery or goldwork embroidery.

Please specify which kit when booking (e.g. spring fern)

This workshop costs £70 (goldwork kits are £6 more - payable on the day) and includes:

  • A kit of all materials with full detailed step by step instructions - perfect for beginners or more experienced stitchers!
  • Tuition by Amanda Carter - a student of The Royal School of Needlework.
  • Opportunity to view some of Sunnycrofts wonderful embroidery collection.
  • Also included is a delicious lunch and tea or coffee.
  • Additional equipment such as hoops and scissors will be provided.

The workshop is held in the beautiful rooms at Sunnycroft where Joan Lander herself taught - a perfect tranquil place to stitch.

Booking information

Once you have paid for  your workshop, you will receive an email confirmation of your place.

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