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Hand Embroidery Classes for All Levels, Beginners, Intermediate, or Advanced students are welcome. We currently offer customized scheduling of our classes and class series. Call today to book your own customized embroidery class . Accepting both individuals and groups at your convenience. Free Consultations. For More Information Call: 757.259.9400 Leisure Hand Embroidery Classes CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR OWN DAY OR EVENING CLASS WITH US For More Information Call: 757.259.9400 Basic Embroidery I-III 3 Day Class - $320 4 Day Class - $440 All Materials Included A Three- Four 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 -II: 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 III-IV: 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 -II and to perfect your foundational stitching while creating a beautiful sampler. Adding Day IV is recommended to do the second 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 Classes can be tailored for day or evening sessions. Resort Accommodations Available Private Loft Studio Apartment now available (Covid Safe Environment) Register For Class Whitework Embroidery I-III 3 Day Class - $340 4 Day Class - $440 All Materials Included. Classes can be tailored for day or evening sessions. A four day class in whitework embroidery. This is key to beautiful embroidered trousseau heirloom linens for the home. The class will focus upon particular stitches and perfecting techniques used to embellish fine linens and clothing. We will also explore the transferring of motifs onto fine fabric for perfect results Day I: A beginner's sampler will be furnished to learn and perfect your basic whitework embroidery stitches. The class will focus upon learning the stitches and practicing them during the class session. Day II-III: A Beautiful sampler will be furnished for perfecting and performing what you have learned on Day I. There are many motifs included on the sampler - all from authentic 19th century sources. These traditional motifs will provide an excellent learning experience and enabling you to accomplish beautiful authentic looking work. Prerequisite: Basic Embroidery Resort Accommodations Available Private Loft Studio Apartment now available (Covid Safe Environment) Register For Class Beginner's Monograms Private Tuition: $250 2 Day Class All Materials Included. Classes can be tailored for day or evening sessions. This class is a perfect opportunity to take your new basics skills to the next level. Our introduction class will teach you the basics for creating a beautiful hand monogrammed initial. A beginner's class in learning the art of fine trousseau hand monogramming. This ribbon monogram is from a Parisian embroidery house - this traditional motif dates back to early - mid 20th century. Your own personalized hand towel will be provided. You will learn the basic and simplified stitching that will enable you to create your own personalized linens and other items. Please indicate your initial preference. Pre-requisite: Basic Embroidery Resort Accommodations Available Private Loft Studio Apartment now available (Covid Safe Environment) Register For Class Traditional French Monograms 3 Day Class - $340 4 Day Class - $440 All Materials Included. Classes can be tailored for day or evening sessions. Day I-II: A primary sampler will be furnished with 3 styles of fancy initials found typically in French hand monograms. You will be introduced to the primary stitch techniques used in accomplishing fancy initials and intertwined monograms. Day III-IV: A more extensive sampler is provided with an array of 19th - 20th century traditional initials found in fancy hand monogramming. These motifs are used typically in creating beautiful linens and accessories. Best for those who have taken Basic - Whitework Resort Accommodations Available Private Loft Studio Apartment now available (Covid Safe Environment) Register For Class Hand Hemstitching I-II Private Tuition: $250 2 Day Class All Materials Included. Classes can be tailored for day or evening sessions. Introduction to hand hemstitching and creating mitered corners. A Two Day or Evening 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. Excellent introduction for Beginners Resort Accommodations Available Private Loft Studio Apartment now available (Covid Safe Environment) Register For Class Basic Embroidery I-II Church Needlework Series Tuition: $250 2 Day Private Class Two day classes exploring the Basics for fine hand embroidery on altar linens. The class will f ocus upo n particular stitches used in fine hand embroidered motifs found on Altar Linens and Altar Cloths. The class will provide a sampler with motifs focusing upon foundation stitches used in fine linen embroidery. Although basic and simple, we assist the embroiderer to focus upon perfecting their stitches to an excellent standard. Perfect for Beginners to experienced embroiderers. Private Loft Studio Apartment now available (Covid Safe Environment) Register For Class Whitework I-II Church Needlework Series Private Tuition: $250 2 Day Class All Materials Included Classes can be tailored for day or evening sessions. 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. Resort Accommodations Available Private Loft Studio Apartment now available (Covid Safe Environment) Register For Class Sacred Crosses I-II Private Tuition: $250 2 Day Class All Materials Included Classes can be tailored for day or evening sessions Fine hand embroidery techniques for altar linens. Must have developed Basic-Whitework skills. Recommend Sacred Crosses & Monograms taken together. Resort Accommodations Available Private Loft Studio Apartment now available (Covid Safe Environment) Register For Class Sacred Monograms & Motifs I-II Church Needlework Series Private Tuition: $250 2 Day Class All Materials Included Classes can be tailored for day or evening sessions Resort Accommodations Available Private Loft Studio Apartment now available (Covid Safe Environment) Register For Class Master Linen 9 Day Course Church Linens Private Tuition: $1,100 9 Day Class All Materials Included 10 am - 4pm Daily - Except Sunday Resort Accommodations Available New Studio Loft Apartment Accommodations Covid Safe Environment Register For Class

Vocational Training Linen Accessories: Hemstitched Hems - All Materials Included (Tuition includes accommodations) Vocational Training: Linen Accessories: Hemstitched Hems - Register for Class

Contact: 3204 C Ironbound RoadWilliamsburg, Virginia 23188 757.259.9400 wmbgneedlework@gmail.com To register for any of our classes or workshops your can call or email us. We can customize any classes to suit your schedule and travel plans. Both private & group classes are available. We are available to take your calls Mon thru Sat 9 am to- 6 pm . We will answer your email or phone message within 24 hrs. Please Note: We do not text - call our Landline to speak to us directly. We answer all email inquiries or registration requests by email - we do not text. Our Location: 3204 C Ironbound Road Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 Tel: 757.259.9400 Ext 1 (Landline only) Our Mailing Address: 4614 Town Creek Drive Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 Name * Phone * Email * Subject Message Send Your details were sent successfully!

Monograms for Men's Shirts and Handkerchiefs 4 Day Class - $395 All Materials Included Monograms for Men's Shirts and Handkerchiefs This four day class will focus upon high end small monograms. These traditional skills are required in the most prestigious of ateliers. Shirts - handkerchiefs- pocket squares are popular services required in this market. Techniques in transferring initials - proper placement of monograms on shirts - handkerchiefs - pocket squares will be addressed. Needle sizes - traditional fine stitches in cording - nuances used to perfect the skill and obtain right results every time. Prerequiste: Prior Hand Embroidery experience is helpful Register for Class

Whitework Embroidery Choose: 3 Day Class - $340 4 Day Class - $440 5 Day Class - $540 All Materials Included Whitework Embroidery A four or five day class in whitework embroidery. This is key to beautiful embroidered linens . The class will focus upon particular stitches and perfecting techniques used to embellish fine linen. We will also explore the transferring of motifs onto fine fabric for perfect results Day I-III: A beginner's sampler will be furnished to learn and perfect your basic whitework embroidery stitches. The class will focus upon learning the stitches and practicing them during the class session. The class will only cover the first sampler - as the requirement for learning the second sampler requires a longer stay. Day II-IV-V A Beautiful sampler will be furnished for perfecting and performing what you have learned on Day I. There are many motifs included on the sampler - all from authentic 19th century sources. These traditional motifs will provide an excellent learning experience enabling you to accomplish beautiful authentic looking work. The five day course will provide the student with full immersion, we recommend Prerequisite: Basic Embroidery Resort Accommodations Available Private Loft Studio Apartment now available (Covid Safe Environment) Register for Class

Church Needlework In these classes we are focusing primarily on those skills that are required in Church Needlework particularly embroidery for Communion Linens - Altar Cloths - Palls - Albs. We have created the perfect coursework for the embroiderer to learn all that is necessary to accomplish and create beautiful results in this traditional form of hand embroidery. The Church Needlework can be tailored for the beginner - intermediate - or advanced .embroiderer. Group Classes or Private classes are available - we can recommend resort accommodations for groups or offer our private studio loft for a single student. Please Note: When using our contact page, we answer all inquiries through emails - we do not text. When calling us we have a Landline Only - we do not text. Basic Embroidery A Three to Four 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. This will be fundamental for accomplishing beautiful church hand embroidery.. Click the button to learn the details of this class. More Details Whitework Embroidery A four day class in whitework embroidery. This is key to beautiful embroidered altar linens found in church embroidery. The class will focus upon particular stitches and perfecting techniques used to embellish altar cloths and communion linens. We will also explore the transferring of motifs onto fine fabric for perfect results Click the button to learn the details of this class. More Details Sacred Crosses in Embroidery A 2-4 Day Class for fine hand embroidered Sacred Crosses. You will be using the basics and whitework 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. A sampler is provided with 3 traditional cross motifs in 3 sizes to explore and practice in our the sessions. Based upon your own experience you can choose how many days you'd like to study with us. Click the button to learn the details of this class. More Details Sacred Monograms in Embroidery A 2-4 Day Class for fine hand embroidered Sacred Monograms. You will be using the basics and whitework 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. A sampler is provided with several traditional monogram motifs to explore and practice in our the sessions. Based upon your own experience you can choose how many days you'd like to study with us. Click the button to learn the details of this class. More Details Hand Hemstitching An Introduction to hand hemstitching fine linens.. 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./purificator. By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques for making your own small linens. Click the button to learn the details . More Details

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Masterclass Mak in g Altar Cloths 6 Day Course - $1200 6 Day Course w. Accommodations - $1900 Altar Cloth Linen Included (Ask about accommodations) Resort Accommodations Available for Groups Private Accommodations Available for 1 Student in our Loft/Apt Click Here for our accommodations information. Making Altar Cloths A unique opportunity to be professionally trained in making upper end quality Fair Linen Altar Cloths. This is an intensive 6 day workshop - You will learn professional techniques in creating handmade altar cloths with perfect mitered corners - learn how to accurately measure and create altar cloths perfectly every time. You will make your own altar cloth completely by hand. Techniques include preshrinking the linen - accurately measuring and cutting linen - professional ironing techniques - how to hand draw threads - basting - and always creating perfect hems. This workshop is open to one or two people that will be working on the same altar cloth. If there is a group that would like to come we can create a customized fee especially if the group would be making more than one altar cloth. . Shared accommodations are available at the Historic Powhatan Resort - Covid Safe Environment. 1-4 Bedroom Condos/Villas perfect for a small group to share. Requirements for this class: We will need the measurements of your church altar. You will need hemstitching experience. You may add a two day Intro Hemstitching Class to this workshop to obtain this necessary skill. Register for Class

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This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Modern Ballet Price $600 Duration 12 Weeks Enroll < Back About the Course This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own content or import it from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, and videos. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Your Instructor Ashley Amerson This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. To manage all your collections, click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left.