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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

Mastering Altar Linens Courses Master Linen Making Series Two Master Classes in the art of linen making.. ​ These are full immersion courses to obtain professional level results in making handmade linens. If you are interested in working from home, we've created Vocational training classes for those interested in making church linens, and those working with Altar Guilds. Our school offers professional techniques that are not taught anywhere else. A Certificate of Completion is awarded at the end of the course. ​ We offer professional skills for setting up your own home studio - we will teach - coach- and offer commissioned opportunities for those who have successfully completed their certificates. ​ Call to Register - 757.259.9400 Mastering Altar Linen - 9 Day Intensive Course Master Linen Making Series Communion Linen Set Tuition: $1, 100 without accommodations 1 0 D ay Stay at our Studio/Loft Apartment Accommodations: $1,800 Groups of up to 4 welcome. Recommended shared accommodations available. 9 Day Master Class 9am - 3pm ​ ​ ​ Includes all Materials & Tools A 9 day masters 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 ​ 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. Register For Class Mastering Altar Linens Master Linen Making Series Fair Linen Altar Cloth Tuition: $1,200 Includes Linen for the Altar Cloth With Private Accommodations for 7 Day Stay $1,600 6 Day Workshop 9am to 3pm daily Up to 2 people with recommended shared accommodations available ​ ​ 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 Click Here ​ 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 We've created studio space for our students to work in while taking the course. ​ Private Safe Accommodations Available Click Here

Job Skills Training as Master Linen Makers Learn traditional techniques in practical hand finishing and high end linen making - become a master linen maker. ​ This master course will equip you with the ability to work from your own home studio, net work with other linen makers, start your own maker's business, provide high end skills for men's fashion - work with bespoke tailoring and shirt maker companies - here in the USA. ​ Classes are formed by individual scheduling. We can help you book your class or classes, offer private accommodations . Private or Group classes available . Class is limited to 4 people. ​ ​ Mastering Hand Hemstitching - Hand Rolled Finishing Pocket Squares and Handkerchiefs Tuition: $550 5 Day Intensive - Certificate of Completion Awarded ​A focused 5 day training class to master hand hemstitch ing - mitering perfect and exact corners - pulling threads - precision cutting - preparing perfect fine hems for high end pocket squares and handkerchiefs. Hand Rolling - Professional hand rolled hems for handkerchiefs and pocket squares are considered a high end skill in fine linen accessories. Pulling threads - precision cutting - mastering fine hand rolling skills and stitching - rolled hems with consistently perfect corners. ​ Professional Preparation and Finishing Learn perfect ironing skills, blocking & shaping, and professional finishing for linens. Hand Hemstitched & Hand Rolled Linen Accessories Register For Class Hand Rolled Pocket Square These are examples of what this 5 day intensive will provide for master linen skills. ​ One of our companies, Zelda & Fitz, is actively seeking a team of linen makers for these high end products. Work from home opportunities and workroom production are currently available. ​ Fine Small Monogramming is also required to become a Master Linen Maker for men's accessories. ​ Hand Hemstitched Pocket Square Register For Class Mastering Hand Monograms Men's A ccessories Tuition: $400/$600 4 Day or 6 Day Intensive ​ Day 1-4 Thi s four day clas s will focus upon high end small monograms. These traditional skills are found in t he 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. ​ Day 5-6 Monogramming shirts - You will bring a men's shirt to create a fine monogram - this class will teach you typical placements - using tissue transfers - accurate placement of monograms every time. Prerequiste: Prior Hand Embroidery experience is helpful ​ Register For Class

Williamsburg School of Needlework Located in Historic Williamsburg, Virginia, the Williamsburg School of Needlework offers our students professional level hand embroidery techniques for both the leisure embroiderer and those desiring vocational training to become a professional. ​ We offer all our leisure needlework enthusiasts the same level of technique and skill developments as those interested in professional work. We will teach our leisure embroiderers how to accomplish beautiful work so that they can enjoy the results of working with their hands and inspiriting them to be as creative as they desire. We are a new concept in Needlework School that is based upon a European model of fine hand embroidery. For those interested in Vocational Training, we offer an array of courses in both hand embroidery and linen making skills. These skills are often sought after by designers and companies found in the textile marketplace here in the United States. Our corporation, Details In Design, has been manufacturing hand embroidery and fine linen for over 25 years. In recent years, we opened our School of Needlework to provide US students opportunities to learn new skills and techniques on a professional level. ​ In the past, our company, has partnered with workrooms in Europe to create heirloom quality fine linen. We have employed highly skilled hand embroiderers for many years now. However, with the recent downturn in the economy, the increase of unemployed people in America, and our growing client base, we have decided to create our own vocational training programs for our company. Our goal is to train and employ a new generation of hand embroiderers that are highly skilled and ready to meet the needs in the global high end linen industry. We offer contracted opportunities in linen making and fine hand embroidery. We assist the embroiderer and linen maker in on the job training and how to use these skills to create a professional home business & work studio. Our goal is to launch a new workforce that is independent , highly trained, and sustainable in the 21st century marketplace. Currently, we are not an accredited trades or arts college and do not claim to be a school of fine art or institute as those found in Europe. We do however have the experience and background in working in the fine linen industry creating high end hand embroidered linens for the past 25+ years. If you are interested in working from home, obtaining skills in hand embroidery, and linen making, the Williamsburg School of Needlework can provide you with mentoring and training in the European tradition. Certification or Diploma Programs If you are seeking a diploma or certification in Needlework, we would highly recommend The Royal School of Needlework in London, Lesage School of Embroidery, Paris. These schools have an extensive program in fine art needlework. Hand & Lock School of Embroidery, London is highly esteemed and regarded internationally for its fine hand embroidery in the fashion industry, costume design, and military regalia.

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. ​ ​ 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

23 Day Apprentice Course 23 Day Course - $3800 All Materials Included (Tuition includes accommodations) 23 Day Apprentice Course 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. ​ 11 Days of Master Linen Making ​ 2 Days of the Basics in Linen Preparation 9 Days Making Your Own Communion Set ​ 12 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 Register for Class

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

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

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

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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