Williamsburg School of Needlework
July, 2019
Church Needlework Classes
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757.259.9400
Church Needlework Series
July 19-20, 2019
Basic Embroidery for Altar Linen
Tuition: $250 includes all materials
9 am- 3 pm
A Two day class exploring the Basics for fine hand embroidery on altar linens. The class will focus upon particular stitches used in fine hand embroidered motifs found on Altar Linens and Altar Cloths.
Beginner's Welcome
July 19-20, 2019
Basic Embroidery for Altar Linen
$250
July 19-20, 2019
Basic Embroidery for Altar Linen
$250
Church Needlework Series
July 22-23, 2019
Whitework for Altar Cloths and Linens
Tuition: $250 includes all materials
9 am - 3 pm
A Two Day foundation class in whitework embroidery. This is key to beautiful embroidered linens for the Altar. The class will focus upon particular stitches and perfecting techniques used in making fine Altar Linens and Altar Cloths. We will also explore the transferring of motifs onto fine linen.
This class builds upon the Basic embroidery class - we recommend basic embroidery as a prerequisite to whitework.
July 22-23, 2019
Whitework for Altar Linen
$250
July 22-23, 2019
Whitework for Altar Linen
$250
Church Needlework Series
July 24-25, 2019
Sacred Crosses for Altar Linen
Tuition: $250 includes all materials
9 am - 3 pm
A Two Day Class on fine hand embroidered Sacred Crosses. You will be using the basics and white work to accomplish this. We will explore the finer techniques in mastering this style of hand embroidery especially focusing upon the embroidery found on altar linens.
July 24-25, 2019
Sacred Crosses
for Altar Linen
$250
Church Needlework Series
July 25-27, 2019
Sacred Monograms and Motifs for Altar Linen
$250 includes all materials
9 am - 3 pm
A Two Evening 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.
July 26-27, 2019
Sacred Monograms for Altar Linens
$250
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These two day sessions are designed to provide the beginner or intermediate embroiderer with traditional techniques that bring excellent results for embellishing linens for the church.
For those working with Altar Guilds, this is a great focused course to learn techniques that are not taught anywhere else. If you or a small group of friends are interested in attending, please contact us for information about our special affordable Luxury 3 bdrm Townhouse accommodations - accommodates 6 students.
To Register by Phone 757.259.9400