Williamsburg School of Needlework
April, 2022
Needlework Classes
Basic Embroidery
Apr 1-3, 2022
The Weekender
Basic Embroidery I-III
Tuition $320
10am - 4pm
A Three Day Class exploring the Basics for fine hand embroidery The class will focus upon foundational stitches necessary for development into more intermediate and advanced stitching. The class will focus upon particular stitches used in fine hand embroidered motifs found in home decor linens & embellishment for clothing.
Day I: You will be furnished with a beginner's sampler - this sampler will enable you to practice, perfect the foundation stitches used in traditional hand embroidery.
Day II-III: A second sampler will be introduced with authentic motifs from the Art Nouveau period. These beautiful and flowing motifs will be used to continue exploring the stitch techniques from Day I and to perfect your foundational stitching while creating a beautiful sampler.
Basic Embroidery I-III will prepare you for more intermediate skills moving on into Whitework. Basic Embroidery and Whitework can be taken together - each class builds upon one another.
Excellent Class for Beginners - Intermediate All materials and supplies included.
Whitework I-III
Tuition: $340
10 am - 4pm
A three day foundation class in whitework embroidery. This is key to beautiful embroidered linens. The class will focus upon particular stitches and perfecting techniques used in making fine linens and embellishment for clothing. We will show transferring designs onto fabric in this class.
This class builds upon the Basic embroidery class - recommended for those who are intermediate-advanced skills
Note: our Basic Embroidery provides the student with the next level of stitching in whitework
The Weekender
Hemstitching I-II
Tuition: $220
9am - 3 pm
Introduction to hand hemstitching and creating mitered corners.
A Two Day Class - Learn to pull threads, develop basic hemstitching techniques, and mitering perfect corners. In this class you will create a small fine linen handkerchief. By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques in fine linen making. You can make fine hemstitched handkerchiefs, cocktail & tea napkins. All Materials are included.
Suitable for Beginner's
Apr 4-5, 2020 Hemstitching Click Here to Register
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Apr 25-26, 20 Hemstitching Click Here to Register
The Weekender
Hemstitching I-II
Tuition: $220
9am - 3 pm
Introduction to hand hemstitching and creating mitered corners.
A Two Day Class - Learn to pull threads, develop basic hemstitching techniques, and mitering perfect corners. In this class you will create a small fine linen handkerchief. By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques in fine linen making. You can make fine hemstitched handkerchiefs, cocktail & tea napkins. All Materials are included.
Suitable for Beginner's
The Weekender
Hemstitching I-II
Tuition: $220
9am - 3 pm
Introduction to hand hemstitching and creating mitered corners.
A Two Day Class - Learn to pull threads, develop basic hemstitching techniques, and mitering perfect corners. In this class you will create a small fine linen handkerchief. By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques in fine linen making. You can make fine hemstitched handkerchiefs, cocktail & tea napkins. All Materials are included.
Suitable for Beginner's
The Weekender
Hemstitching I-II
Tuition: $220
9am - 3 pm
Introduction to hand hemstitching and creating mitered corners.
A Two Day Class - Learn to pull threads, develop basic hemstitching techniques, and mitering perfect corners. In this class you will create a small fine linen handkerchief. By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques in fine linen making. You can make fine hemstitched handkerchiefs, cocktail & tea napkins. All Materials are included.
Suitable for Beginner's
The Weekender
Hemstitching I-II
Tuition: $220
9am - 3 pm
Introduction to hand hemstitching and creating mitered corners.
A Two Day Class - Learn to pull threads, develop basic hemstitching techniques, and mitering perfect corners. In this class you will create a small fine linen handkerchief. By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques in fine linen making. You can make fine hemstitched handkerchiefs, cocktail & tea napkins. All Materials are included.
Suitable for Beginner's
The Weekender
Hemstitching I-II
Tuition: $220
9am - 3 pm
Introduction to hand hemstitching and creating mitered corners.
A Two Day Class - Learn to pull threads, develop basic hemstitching techniques, and mitering perfect corners. In this class you will create a small fine linen handkerchief. By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques in fine linen making. You can make fine hemstitched handkerchiefs, cocktail & tea napkins. All Materials are included.
Suitable for Beginner's
The Weekender
Hemstitching I-II
Tuition: $220
9am - 3 pm
Introduction to hand hemstitching and creating mitered corners.
A Two Day Class - Learn to pull threads, develop basic hemstitching techniques, and mitering perfect corners. In this class you will create a small fine linen handkerchief. By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques in fine linen making. You can make fine hemstitched handkerchiefs, cocktail & tea napkins. All Materials are included.
Suitable for Beginner's
Apr 4-5, 2020 Click Here to Register
Apr 18-29, 20 Click Here to Register
Apr 25-26, 20 Click Here to Register
The Weekender
Church Needlework
Sacred Monograms
Tuition: $250
A Two Day Class on fine hand embroidered Sacred Monograms and Motifs found on Altar Linens and Altar Cloths. This is a continuing exploration - taking the previous stitches to the next level of development to accomplish finer mastery of this unique style of hand embroidery.
Prerequisite: Basic - Whitework Embroidery
Apr 4-5, 2020 Click Here to Register
Apr 18-29, 20 Click Here to Register
Apr 25-26, 20 Click Here to Register