Sewing - Hand Embroidery Workshop - Mindful Stitching

Course intent

On this one-day workshop we will explore not only the beauty of embroidery but the gentle, calming effects of the processes by repetition of movement and focus without too much thinking.

By working through some simple stitches, you will hopefully begin a lifelong love of embroidery and the benefits of this peaceful occupation. We will also discuss different options for design source and embroidery inspiration for future projects

You will learn with a RSN (Royal School of Needlework) trained professional embroiderer and RSN tutor who has recently won has won the Embroiders Guild, Beryl Dean Award for Teaching Excellence.

What will we cover?

• how to get started

• preparation techniques for framing up fabric and separating threads
• the most useful and most commonly used stitches to enable you to gain confidence in embroidery
• explore the embroidery stitches in a relaxed and playful way
• Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

Learners will be inspired by the contemporary and historical context and will need to keep a sketchbook / notebook to record ideas, processes and progress, and the feedback they receive from the tutor.

There will be demonstrations, instruction, one-to-one tutorial guidance, group discussions and critiques.

To ensure that learners make good progress with their personal learning goals, the tutor will work with the learner on their Individual Learning Plan.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

For beginners who want to try something new and improvers that want to refresh their knowledge and explore new techniques and designs with guidance. All abilities welcome

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

a pencil

some plain coloured cotton fabric

a variety of stranded cottons

some different sized needles

embroidery scissors

an 8-inch ring frame is preferred but not essential

Other optional equipment will be available to purchase on the day at additional cost.

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor you may like to progress onto a longer embroidery course with Surrey Adult Learning for a more in depth personal development including designing your own work or to other embroidery related or sewing courses to enhance further learning.

Additional information

Your tutor on this course is a RSN (Royal School of Needlework) professional embroiderer and RSN teacher who has won an award for teaching.

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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