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Basic Embroidery 3 Day Class - $320 4 Day Class - $440 All Materials Included Basic Embroidery 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

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

Located in the Historic town of Williamsburg Virginia, we offer accommodations for our students and recommend the Historic Powhatan Resort - other recommendations include affordable to luxury places to stay while enjoying your needlework classes. . 757.259.9400 tel Accommodations Special Student Accommodations - $70 day 757 We offer our private Studio Loft Apartment exclusively for one student. Apartment is fully furnished with linens - towels - full kitchen set up - stacking washer & dryer in studio. Wifi/DVD player. Private parking, you will need to arrange your own transportation while attending our courses we recommend bringing your own car or renting a car - We are still observing covid hygiene during class time - masks are optional. For groups or bringing friends see below our convenient resort accommodations. Call us 757.259.9400 or email wmbgneedlework@gmail.com Historic Powhatan Resort - 1 - 4 Bedroom Villas/Condos very convenient location to our school - perfect for a needlework vacation - a visit to Colonial Williamsburg - bring your family - bring a group of friends and share a villa! The Historic Powhatan Resort 3601 Ironbound Road Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 1 Bdrm-4 Bdrm Villas are available at discounts. During different seasons, resort pricing vary https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phfpogv-hilton-vacation-club-the-historic-powhatan-williamsburg/ airbnb also has special prices offered on resorts in Williamsburg https://www.airbnb.com/williamsburg-va/stays TRANSPORTATION Contact us if you have any questions about traveling. PARKING Plenty of Free Parking at our School location. CONVENIENCES: Both accommodation locations are minutes by car to our school - and very convenient to grocers, pharmacies, coffee shops, restaurants. We are only a 7 minute drive to Historic Colonial Williamsburg. We have an eat-in kitchen for the ease of our students with complimentary bottled water - tea - coffee provided daily. The Williamsburg School of Needlework 3204 Ironbound Road - Suite C Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 757.259.9400 Hilton Special Offers Available

French Monograms 4 Day Class - $440 All Materials Included Resort Accommodations Available for groups Private Loft Studio Apartment now available for 1 student Click Here for more information on our Accommodations French Monograms 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. This class is best for those with knowlege of basic embroidery and whitework. Resort Accommodations Available Private Loft Studio Apartment now available (Covid Safe Environment) Register for Class

Vocational Training Maki ng Altar Cloths - All Materials Included (Tuition includes accommodations) Vocational Training: Making Altar Cloths - Register for Class

Sacred Monograms 3 Day Class - $350 4 Day Class - $450 5 Day Monogram/Crosses - $500 6 Day Monogram/Crosses - $600 All Materials Included (Ask about accommodations) Call us to select which classes would be most suitable to you.757.259.9400 R esort Accommodations for Groups Available Private Loft Studio Apartment for 1 Student Available Click Here for Ac c ommodation Information Sacred Monograms Th e Sacred Monogram Class is part of the Church Needlework Series In both the Sacred Crosses & Sacred Monograms you will perfect your stitching skills to be focused upon accomplishing professional level embroidery. Suitable for communion linens and altar cloths. A linen sampler and workbook is provided - You will practice several f traditional sacred monogram motifs used on most communion linen sets and altar cloths. These monograms are included on the sampler that will be worked during the class. We will explore various styles of accomplished stitching styles that can be used for church linen embroidery. You can learn simple stitching to more complex stitching based upon your own needlework aptitude. It is our recommendation to obtain basic and whitework skills before taking these two classes. Suitable for beginners - intermediate - advanced stitching skills. R esort Accommodations for Groups Available Private Loft Studio Apartment for 1 Student Available Fine hand embroidery techniques for altar linens. Must have developed Basic + Whitework skills. Recommend Sacred Crosses & Monograms taken together. Register for Class

Learn fine art of hand monograms used in French hand embroidery. We offer various levels of this art form that can be of benefit to the beginner to the advanced embroiderer. All techniques and motifs are created in fine French hand embroidery style. We offer classes both privately or in groups. For more information call 757.259.9400i French Hand Monograms Classes Beginner's Monogram s Tuition: $250 2 Day Class Day or Evening Classes Available A Two Day introd uction cl ass to fine hand monogramming techniques. This class is a perfect opportunity to take your new basics skills to the next level. Our introduction class will teach you the foundations 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 h ouse - this traditional motif dates back to early - mid 20th century. Your own persona lized 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 pref erence. Additional towels can be purchased for you to monogram. Pre-requisite: Basic Embroidery Register For Class French Monograms Painting With a Needle Tuition: $340 3 Day Class Painting with a Needle. In this class you will learn how to use your short and long stitching to a high level. Here we will take this French Forget Me Not initial, using short and long stitches in 3 shades - dark, medium, and light to create a shaded effect to the monogram. A personalized initial will be created and placed on a linen sampler. You can also purchase Linen Towels or Pillow Cases. By request, you can receive your own page of personalized initials in various sizes. These make it easy for you to transfer your initials onto towels, pillow cases and other linens. Transfer techniques will be covered in the course. This class is excellent for those who have taken Basic embroidery, or have good knowledge of the short and long stitch. . This class will enhance your short and long skills to a new level. NOTE: You can add an additional day (Day 4) if you'd like to stay and lay out your linen towels or linen pillow cases. Cost for the additional day is $100. Prerequisite: Basic Embroidery Intermediate - Advanced skills required. Register For Class T raditional French Monograms Tuition : $440 4 Day Class Day or Evening Classes Available This class wi ll focus upon padded satin stitches. Many decorative Initials are embellished floral or organic vines..... Many of the embellished initials became popular in the 18 th century, and still carry on today. In this class you will be provided with a beautiful sampler of many styles of decorative initials . You will learn traditional techniques will practice these during each session. Homework will be recommended to continue to familiarize yourself with the typical styles found in French Monograms. Day I: An introduction to 3 styles of traditional monograms will be provided on a linen sampler. You will learn the basic techniques that we will be covering throughout the 4 day course. Day II-III A beautiful trousseau sampler is provided with more complex initials with their styles, techniques, and language. All these fascinating levels will be explored. Transfer techniques will be discussed and applied during the 3 days. All Materials Are Included Day IV: Many students need the extra day to work on all the techniques they have acquired. You will also have the opportunity to purchase beautiful linen towels, pillow cases, or shams and other linens. We could take that 4th day to assist you in laying out and transferring a personalized initial onto your purchases. Intermediate - Advanced Level Register For Class Hand Hemstitching I-II Tuition: $220 includes all materials 2 Day Class This introduction class in hand hemstitching, will help you learn how to make and finish your own linen creations. A Two Day Class - L earn 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 Register For Class Creating Hand Hemstitched Guest Towels For Hand Monogramming Tuition: $120 includes all materials 1 Day Class A One Day Class in the art of linen making. Learn how to create your own hand hemstitched linen towels. Learn to pull threads, basic hemstitching techniques, and sew a fine turned hem. By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques in making a fine linen guest towel. This is a perfect compliment to Beginner's Monogramming Class . Excellent introduction for Beginners - Some sewing skills helpful. Register For Class

Vocational Training Embroidering Altar Cloths - All Materials Included (Tuition includes accommodations) Vocational Training: Embroidering Altar Cloths - Register for Class

Beginner's Monograms 3 Day Class - $295 All Materials Included Resort Accommodations Available for Groups Private Loft Studio Apartment now available for 1 Student. For more information on our Accommodations Click Here Beginner's Monograms 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 Register for Class

A 23 Day Apprentice Course in mastering church linens and hand embroidery. Includes a 25 day stay in our exclusive private accommodations. Please contact us for more information. Tel: 757.259-9400 wmbgneedlework@gmail.com A 23 Day Certificate Apprentice Program Master Linen Making Church Needlework Course Exclusive One on One Private Mentoring Includes Private Studio Apartment Accommodations for 25 days. Registration is Available Call to Register or to discuss this program.uuc Tuition + Includes Accommodations $3,800 If you are interested in this training, please contact us by email. ( We answer emails through emails - we do not text. ) We Contact: wmbgneedlework@gmail.com Certificate Apprentice Program 23 Day Apprentice Program Includes 11 Days of Master Linen Making 2 Days of the Basics in Linen Preparation 9 Days Making Your Own Communion Set 1 2 Days of Mastering Church Needlework 6 Days of the Basics of Hand Embroidery 6 Days of Sacred Embroidery for Altar Linens 3 Evening Sessions - How to Set Up A Home Studio Business 25 Day Stay - Private Fully Furnished Loft Studio Kitchen/Laundry/Wifi/Covid Safe/Free Parking You Can Create a New Lifestyle In this course you will receive knowledge and skills training to become a Professional Linen Maker and Hand Embroiderer for Church Linens. You will be given step by step processes to follow that will guarantee your success. You will learn techniques and professional level secrets for making beautiful hand made linens. You will be taught what is considered in the industry to be a "High End" product. This means they will be flawless - perfectly square - perfect corners - with beautiful lasting results. You can become a valuable artisan in the Ecclesiastical market of fine linens for the altar. As a bonus you will automatically receive training on How to Set Up A Home Studio Business. This valuable training provides you with a step by step process and check list to help you set up a studio space that will get you started as a new business. You can start with what you already have in your home without spending extra money. As an additional bonus, you will become eligible to receive commissioned work from our church linen company, Details In Design. Once you receive your Certificate of Completion, and your work has been assessed, you will be welcomed into our team of linen makers working from their own home studios.. Williamsburg Needlework Training Studio Our Studio is located in a park like setting that creates a stress free focused environment. Our mail studio has lots of light and room to work comfortably. We have two studio spaces the mail room and a smaller workroom is set up. Both spaces have plenty of natural light. You will be mentored and coached throughout your course work. 23 Day Master Certificate Course One Person Per Course p Tuition: $3800 Includes 25 Day Stay in Our Exclusive Studio Loft Apartment To Register Contact Us by Phone 757.259.9400 or Email: wmbgneedlework@gmail.com Please note that our phone is a landline - we do not text. We answer all email inquiries by email - we do not text. 23 Day Apprentice Program Includes: Mastering Church Linens Mastering Church Linen Needlework Bonus Workshop: How to Set up Your Own Work from Home Business Bonus Opportunity: If Qualified, Receive Commissioned Work from Our Linen Company 25 Day Stay in Private Loft Studio Apartment - Covid Safe - Minutes from the School. Click Here for Photos of Accommodation

Vocational Training Embroidering Communion Linen Sets - All Materials Included (Tuition includes accommodations) Vocational Training: Embroidering Communion Linen Sets - Register for Class