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Sacred Crosses 2 Day Class - $250 3 Day Class - $350 5 Day Cross /Monogram Class - $500 All Materials Included (Ask about accommodations) Sacred Crosses The Sacred Crosses 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 3 sizes of traditional cross motifs used on most communion linen sets and altar cloths. 3 styles of crosses are included on the sampler with an introduction Sacred Monogram. motif. 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. ​ Resort Accommodations for Groups Available Private Loft Studio Apartment for 1 Student Available (A Covid Safe Environment) Register for Class

Frequently Asked Questions What is the Williamsburg School of Needlework? Our school has been establisheds to train those interested in becoming a professional hand embroiderer working from home. We train our students in production embroidery techniques that will be used in the commercial linen manufacture industry. As a vocational school, our focus to provide training in the basics of fine hand embroidery. Specifically, our current focus is upon linen making and the embellishment of hand embroidery. These particular skills are sought after in the textile marketplace. Our goal as a school is to create a work force of hand embroiderers that are available to other companies seeking hand embroidery on their product lines. This would be evident in ecclesiastical a nd home decor linens and textiles. What qualifications does a student need to become a professional embroiderer? We are interested in training students that have some hand embroidery skills. It is more important that you can learn what it means to do production work on a commercial basis, than taking master classes from guilds and teachers that teach artisan & craft techniques. These are viable resources, but the focus and outcome is not the same. Our vocational training therefore, teaches the business of embroidery with a focus upon techniques of embroidery found in the marketplace and the creation of commercial products. This form of training will help to create a makers team of perfectly skilled artisans - able to create useful and industry standard work for the high end textile markets.. Students will be asked to write a business plan for themselves, set embroidery achievement & financial goals, set up and create a professional space or studio in their home, and submit embroidery samples from their courses. This is vital in preparation for becoming a professional hand embroiderer. Much of the work is multiples of the same motif and design. Mastering particular techniques and criteria in traditional classical embroidery will be the foremost goal of our training. How long does it take to qualify for work? Our accelerated learning courses are designed to teach basic techniques in marketplace embroidery. We teach classical embroidery used in many traditional companies. You will go through each course learning skills that can translate into meaningful employment. The key in our coursework is to learn the techniques, then you must practice until you have perfected them. It generally takes 3 months of daily practice to learn a new skill. You are required to embroider test samplers, designed for you. These samplers must be embroidered and sent back to the school. The samplers will become each student's work portfolio kept on file. We will use these samples to qualify you for contracted work. How does the school obtain work for the embroiders? We obtain work through our client base. We have been in business for 25+ years creating linens for both churches and private clients throughout the US and Canada. We will be contracting with companies in the linen and hand embroidery industry - for the purpose of obtaining professional needlework commission and contracts for our American cottage embroiderers. Can I take classes just for my own enjoyment - I do not want to embroider as a job? For those interested in classes just for enjoyment or hobby, we have created embroidery classes just for you. Our classes teach you our Old World style of stitching as used in our own workroooms. You will be taught the basics in hand embroidery, church linen needlework, and hand monograms.

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

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Church Needle work Classes Private Individual - Group Classes - Select your own time and dates. You are invited to contact us to schedule your own customized embroidery class series. We can help you design a program that fits your goals, aspirations, and time frames. You may now work out your own schedule for attending our school and it's programs. We have Private Accommodations available. One person or private group classes currently being scheduled. Call 757.259.9400 for more information or to register for a class. You can also email us at: wmbgneedlework@gmail.com Basic Embroidery I-III Church Needlework Series Tuition: $340 3 Day Class Select your own dates & time ​ ​ A 3 day class exploring the Basics for fine hand embroidery on altar linens and will focus upon particular stitches used in fine hand embroidered motifs found on Altar Linens. ​ 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 is excellent for learning the basics in accomplishing church linen needlework. I ​ Perfect for Beginners to experienced embroiderers. ​ Register For Class Whitework Embroidery I-III Church Needlework Series Tuition: $340 3 Day Class Select your own dates & time ​ ​ A 3 D ay or Evening foundation class in whitework embroidery. This is key to beautiful embroidered linens for the Altar. The focus will be upon traditional stitches used particularly in embellishing Altar Linens . 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. ​ Register For Class Sacred Crosses in Embroidery Church Needlework Series Tuition: $295 3 Day Class Select your own dates ​ ​ A 3 Day or Evening Class on 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 two evening sessions. ​ ​ Prerequisite: Basic - Whitework ​ Register For Class Sacred Monograms in Embroidery Church Needlework Series Tuition: $295 3 Day Class Select your own dates ​ ​A 3 Day or Evening Class on fine hand embr oidered Sacred Monograms and Motifs found on Altar Linens . 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. ​ A great combination would be taking the Sacred Crosses & Monograms together. ​ Prerequisite: Basic - Whitework Embroidery ​ Register For Class Hand Hemstitching I-II Mastering Linens Series Tuition: $250 Select your own dates ​ 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 . Register For Class