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Leisure Classes These Classes are designed for beginner to Intermediate levels of proficiency or those who are looking to take classes casually. When contacting us please note our phone number is a landline - we do not text. We answer all contact inquiries through emails - 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 also focus upon particular stitches used in fine hand embroidered motifs found in home décor linens & embellishment for clothing. More Details Whitework Embroidery 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 View More Hand Hemstitching 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. View More Beginners 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. View More Traditional French Monograms A 3 to 4 day class where students will be provided with a primary sampler and 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. On day 3, 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. View More Bridal Monograms This is an incredible opportunity to learn how to hand embroider your own bridal handkerchief. Included in the class is a Venecian lace handkerchief with a personalized monogram ready for transferring and stitching. All materials included. View More

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

LEISURE EMBROIDERY CLASSES Whitework I-II Hand Needlework Based upon our own European workroom standards, we offer classes in fine hand embroidery. These are the same skill techniques we use to create our own hand embroidered linens. Our knowledge of the techniques in fine hand embroidery is offered in three distinct classes or workshops. We can provide the novice to the most experienced of embroiderers classic techniques to master and use for embroidering your own fine linens. These are accelerated teaching sessions and must be continually practiced both in the classroom and at home to achieve quality results. ​ BASIC EMBROIDERY - Two 3 hour sessions daily Basic Embroidery I - III A 3 Day Class in Foundation Stitches Basic I Class Morning: An introduction class to the traditional techniques of hand embroidery. Basic embroidery stitches will be taught. A sampler of stitches will be provided which includes all materials necessary to accomplish the work. Stitches and techniques are presented during class time. You will be required to spend time practicing what you have learned in the session. Afternoon: A sampling of basic stitches will be continued with practiced techniques reviewed and refined during this session. This will be a full session focusing on the the basic stitches learned in the morning session. Basic II - III Class This is a continuation from Basic I. In this class you will put into practice your foundational stitches with a beautiful sampler filled with motifs from the Arts & Crafts /Art Nouveau Period. During this session, you will learn how to do use your basic embroidery stitches - you will be able to stitch beautifully motifs suitable for linens. All work is done in color. Total Class Hours: 18 Hours with class materials provided. Prerequisite: Beginner's Welcome ​ WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY - Two 3 hour sessions daily 3 Day Intensive Whitework I Morning: This class will cover basic whitework stitches and techniques used in creating beautiful heirloom quality linens. The sessions will include preparation and layout of a design and using professional whitework embroidery techniques to obtain very fine results. A sampler of stitches will be taught and practiced during these sessions. The stitches must be practiced both in class and out of class to be effective. Afternoon: This session will continue with what was taught in the first session and monitoring the student's progress in technique. A linen project will be provided to accomplish an actual worked piece. Skill levels and techniques will be reviewed and monitored for correctness and accuracy. Whitework II- III This is a continuation from Whitework I. In this class you will put into practice your foundational stitches with a beautiful sampler filled with classical motifs that are most suitable for linens. During this session, you will learn how to do use your whitework stitches to embroider heirloom linens. You will also learn how to read a classic whitework pattern and learn classical techniques for accomplishing traditional linen embroidery. Total Class Hours: 18 Hours with class materials provided. Prerequisite: Basic Embroidery ​ CLASSIC MONOGRAMS - Each Class Has Two 3 Hour Sessions Classic Monograms I-III 3 Day Intensive Monograms I Morning: This class offers the time honored art of hand monogramming. There are specific techniques that are necessary in order to accomplish the desired and effective results. Be prepared to learn and work on skill techniques that requires much focus and practice. Afternoon: This will be a full session of working through the techniques taught in the first day session. Monitoring and reviewing progress from techniques taught in morning session will continue. After achieving your new skills, a linen project will be provided in for you to accomplish your own monogram initial. Monograms II-III This is a continuation from Monograms I. In this class you will put into practice your new monogramming techniques with a beautiful sampler filled with French Initials. You will be able to accomplish Authentic monograms in true European Style.. This class is a must if you are planning to learn monogramming. Total Class Hours: 18 Hours with class materials provided. Prerequisite: Whitework ​ HEMSTITCHING FOR FINE LINENS - 2 Days This is two days of learning Old World techniques for creating your own hand finished linens. Basic stitch work, hemstitching, mitered corners, and fabric layout will be taught. All materials will be included. You will learn how to create and finish your fine linen handkerchief. Total Class Hours: 12 Hours with class materials provided. Prerequisite: Basic Sewing ​

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!

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

Mastering Altar Linens Certificate Classes Our Mastering Altar Linens Courses are designed for those interested in making and creating altar linens for churches. These courses will provide professional training in the art of making altar linens. ​ Whether you are interested in a career in this area or just want to learn the professional techniques for making linens for your own church, these classes are vital. Please Note: When contacting us through our contact page we answer all inquiries by email - we do not text. When calling us, we have a Landline only - we do not text ​ Masterclass - Making Communion Linens A 9 day master class in the art of linen making. A set of altar linens will be created during this intensive. The set will include a handmade linen pall, a corporal, lavabo towel, and purificator. You will also learn how to hand embroider small simple Latin crosses on your set. ​ This is a full immersion course to obtain professional level results in making handmade linens. Included in the course will be cutting techniques, pulling threads, basting, hemstitching, mitering accurate corners. Small hand embroidery. All Materials Included. ​ Requirements for this course: You will need hemstitching experience. You may add a two day Intro Hemstitching Class to this workshop to obtain this necessary skill. To Learn more click on the Details button. More Details Masterclass - Making Altar Cloths A unique opportunity to be professionally trained in making high 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 a finely crafted altar cloth perfectly every time. You will make your own altar cloth completely by hand. To learn more click on the Details button. More Details

Baking for Beginners Price $200 Duration 3 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 Marcus Harris 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.

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

Hemstitching 2 Day Class - $220 All Materials Included Resort Accommodations are available for groups. Private Loft/Apt accommodations are available for 1 student Click Here for more accommodation information. Introduction to Hand Hemstitching Fine Linen This intro class in hand hemstitching is a complimentary skill for all your hand embroidery projects. In this two day class you will learn basic hand hemstitching - learn how to miter perfect and exact corners - pulling threads - precision cutting - preparing perfect hems for making small linens. ​ All materials and tools are provided including a workbook. ​ Included in the class you will learn Preparation and Hand Finishing techniques for making fine linens. ​ Register for Class