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See below for our embroidery courses and prices for January - April 2012

See below for our embroidery courses and prices for January - April 2012

Discover what courses we will be offering in the New Year!

This is a fantastic opportunity to experience embroidery lessons from highly trained tutors at our London atelier.

Full day courses run on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and evening worshops are run Thursday evenings.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

We offer courses suitable for arange of experience levels.

Booking and Cancellation Policy:

We require a 50% non-refundable deposit upon booking to reserve your spot in the course. The remainder must be paid 10 days before the first class.

We require 24 hours (minimum) notice for class cancellations. You may reshedule for another date/course but we require 48 hours notice. There are no refunds for a missed class withuot proper cancellation.

Courses are subject to cancellation due to insufficient bookings.

Jacobean Crewelwork: January 10, 2012  £98.00

Jacobean Crewelwork: January 10, 2012 £98.00

Jacobean Crewelwork is a style of embroidery begun the 17th century and traditionally uses motifs inspired by Indian designs. The sample worked during this course works a variety of stitches including statin stich, cretan stitch, chain stitch, French knots, raised stem band, whipped wheel, laced herringbone, and stem stitch, and is worked with wool threads on a linen twill. This is a good technique for beginner embroiderers.

This is a full day course from 9:30 - 4:30.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Tambour Beading: January 17, 2012  £98.00

Tambour Beading: January 17, 2012 £98.00

This technique, developed in France, uses a hook to apply beads and sequins to fabric. Widely used in couture and bridal wear, tambour can be used to add shine and sparkle to anything from the soft furnishing in to your home to the clothes in your closet!

This is a full day course from 9:30 - 4:30.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Goldwork: January 24, 2012  £98.00

Goldwork: January 24, 2012 £98.00

Come learn the technique that has kept Hand & Lock in business for over 240 years! Using gilt cords and wires, we will cover a variety of techniques that we use in our studio, including chip work, cutwork over soft string padding, couched passing over felt padding and purl pearl.

This is a full day course from 9:30 - 4:30.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Jacobean Crewelwork workshop: January 12, 19, 26, 2012  £98.00

Jacobean Crewelwork workshop: January 12, 19, 26, 2012 £98.00

Jacobean Crewelwork is a style of embroidery begun the 17th century and traditionally uses motifs inspired by Indian designs. The sample worked during this course works a variety of stitches including statin stich, cretan stitch, chain stitch, French knots, raised stem band, whipped wheel, laced herringbone, and stem stitch, and is worked with wool threads on a linen twill. This is a good technique for beginner embroiderers.

This course is scheduled over 3 weeks and will meet on Thursday, January 12, 19, and 26 from 18:00 - 20:00.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Jacobean Crewelwork: February 7, 2012  £98.00

Jacobean Crewelwork: February 7, 2012 £98.00

Jacobean Crewelwork is a style of embroidery begun the 17th century and traditionally uses motifs inspired by Indian designs. The sample worked during this course works a variety of stitches including statin stich, cretan stitch, chain stitch, French knots, raised stem band, whipped wheel, laced herringbone, and stem stitch, and is worked with wool threads on a linen twill. This is a good technique for beginner embroiderers.

This is a full day course from 9:30 - 4:30.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Tambour Beading: February 14, 2012  £98.00

Tambour Beading: February 14, 2012 £98.00

This technique, developed in France, uses a hook to apply beads and sequins to fabric. Widely used in couture and bridal wear, tambour can be used to add shine and sparkle to anything from the soft furnishing in to your home to the clothes in your closet!

This is a full day course from 9:30 - 4:30.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Goldwork: February 21, 2012  £98.00

Goldwork: February 21, 2012 £98.00

Come learn the technique that has kept Hand & Lock in business for over 240 years! Using gilt cords and wires, we will cover a variety of techniques that we use in our studio, including chip work, cutwork over soft string padding, couched passing over felt padding and purl pearl.

This is a full day course from 9:30 - 4:30.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Tambour Beading workshop: February 9, 16, 23  £98.00

Tambour Beading workshop: February 9, 16, 23 £98.00

This technique, developed in France, uses a hook to apply beads and sequins to fabric. Widely used in couture and bridal wear, tambour can be used to add shine and sparkle to anything from the soft furnishing in to your home to the clothes in your closet!

This course is scheduled over 3 weeks and will meet on Thursday, February 9, 16, 23 from 18:00 - 20:00.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Embroidery Basics: February 18, 2012   £86.00

Embroidery Basics: February 18, 2012 £86.00

Interested in hand embroidery but never even picked up a needle? This course will cover the basics of embroidery, from materials and tools to framing up your fabric. You'll come away with a sampler of stitches that you can used as a reference when you start your first project!

This is a full day Saturday course frm 10:00 - 16:00.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Jacobean Crewelwork: March 6, 2012  £98.00

Jacobean Crewelwork: March 6, 2012 £98.00

Jacobean Crewelwork is a style of embroidery begun the 17th century and traditionally uses motifs inspired by Indian designs. The sample worked during this course works a variety of stitches including statin stich, cretan stitch, chain stitch, French knots, raised stem band, whipped wheel, laced herringbone, and stem stitch, and is worked with wool threads on a linen twill. This is a good technique for beginner embroiderers.

This is a full day course from 9:30 - 4:30.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Tambour Beading: March 13, 2012  $98.00

Tambour Beading: March 13, 2012 $98.00

This technique, developed in France, uses a hook to apply beads and sequins to fabric. Widely used in couture and bridal wear, tambour can be used to add shine and sparkle to anything from the soft furnishing in to your home to the clothes in your closet!

This is a full day course from 9:30 - 4:30.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Goldwork: March 20, 2012  £98.00

Goldwork: March 20, 2012 £98.00

Come learn the technique that has kept Hand & Lock in business for over 240 years! Using gilt cords and wires, we will cover a variety of techniques that we use in our studio, including chip work, cutwork over soft string padding, couched passing over felt padding and purl pearl.

This is a full day course from 9:30 - 4:30.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Goldwork workshop: March 8, 15, 22, 2012  £98.00

Goldwork workshop: March 8, 15, 22, 2012 £98.00

Come learn the technique that has kept Hand & Lock in business for over 240 years! Using gilt cords and wires, we will cover a variety of techniques that we use in our studio, including chip work, cutwork over soft string padding, couched passing over felt padding and purl pearl.

This course is scheduled over 3 weeks and will meet on Thursday, March 8, 15, and 22 from 18:00 - 20:00.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Embroidery Basics: March 10, 2012  £86.00

Embroidery Basics: March 10, 2012 £86.00

Interested in hand embroidery but never even picked up a needle? This course will cover the basics of embroidery, from materials and tools to framing up your fabric. You'll come away with a sampler of stitches that you can used as a reference when you start your first project!

This is a full day Saturday course frm 10:00 - 16:00.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Jacobean Crewelwork: April 10, 2012  £98.00

Jacobean Crewelwork: April 10, 2012 £98.00

Jacobean Crewelwork is a style of embroidery begun the 17th century and traditionally uses motifs inspired by Indian designs. The sample worked during this course works a variety of stitches including statin stich, cretan stitch, chain stitch, French knots, raised stem band, whipped wheel, laced herringbone, and stem stitch, and is worked with wool threads on a linen twill. This is a good technique for beginner embroiderers.

This is a full day course from 9:30 - 4:30.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Tambour Beading: April 17, 2012  £98.00

Tambour Beading: April 17, 2012 £98.00

This technique, developed in France, uses a hook to apply beads and sequins to fabric. Widely used in couture and bridal wear, tambour can be used to add shine and sparkle to anything from the soft furnishing in to your home to the clothes in your closet!

This is a full day course from 9:30 - 4:30.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Goldwork: April 24, 2012  £98.00

Goldwork: April 24, 2012 £98.00

Come learn the technique that has kept Hand & Lock in business for over 240 years! Using gilt cords and wires, we will cover a variety of techniques that we use in our studio, including chip work, cutwork over soft string padding, couched passing over felt padding and purl pearl.

This is a full day course from 9:30 - 4:30.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Drawn & Pulled Whitework workshop:  April 12, 19, 26, 2012  £98.00

Drawn & Pulled Whitework workshop: April 12, 19, 26, 2012 £98.00

This is a counted thread technique where patterns are created by drawing and pulling threads out of the worked fabric with a gorgeous effect. It is particularly successful on window hangings, linen cushions and cuffs.

This course is scheduled over 3 weeks and will meet on Thursday, April 12, 19, and 26 from 18:00 - 20:00.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

Embroidery Basics: April 14, 2012  £86.00

Embroidery Basics: April 14, 2012 £86.00

Interested in hand embroidery but never even picked up a needle? This course will cover the basics of embroidery, from materials and tools to framing up your fabric. You'll come away with a sampler of stitches that you can used as a reference when you start your first project!

This is a full day Saturday course frm 10:00 - 16:00.

January sale: 15% off school bookings!

To book a course or enquire please contact: school@handembroidery.com or call 0207 580 7488

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