Getting Started with Embroidery

BySouth Thames Colleges Group

Textiles

Beginner

A beginner embroidery course introducing traditional stitches, simple design-making and basic materials through in-class practice and feedback.

About this course

The course introduces embroidery through a selection of traditional stitches and opportunities to try different techniques. Learners apply these methods to create and embroider simple designs, developing an understanding of how basic stitches can be used in decorative work. Their work is assessed in class, with detailed tutor feedback provided by the tutor. The course provides an introduction to the subject for those considering embroidery as a hobby or future area of study.

What you'll learn

  • Use a selection of basic embroidery materials.
  • Apply between five and ten traditional embroidery stitches.
  • Create and embroider simple designs.

Is this course right for you?

The course is explicitly suitable for absolute beginners, making it intended for learners without established embroidery experience. Participation involves trying several techniques, producing simple designs and having work assessed in class with detailed tutor feedback.

Before you go

  • Course content includes a selection of basic embroidery materials.

Where this course runs

South Thames Colleges Group

Adult education at Merton, Kingston, Wandsworth, Tooting and Carshalton

7 textile courses on Learn.London

Upcoming classes

3 classes

Selected date

Tue 3 Nov 2026

09:30 – 12:00 • 5 weeks

£62.50

Merton College, Morden

Textiles team

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  • Tue 23 Feb 2027

    09:30 – 12:00 • 5 weeks

    Merton College, Morden

    Textiles team

    £62.50

  • Tue 8 Jun 2027

    09:30 – 12:00 • 5 weeks

    Merton College, Morden

    Textiles team

    £62.50

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
23 Feb 2027
Tuesdays
09:30 - 12:00
Short course5 weeks
TextilesTeacher
Merton CollegeLondon Road, Morden SM4 5QX
£62.50
8 Jun 2027
Tuesdays
09:30 - 12:00
Short course5 weeks
TextilesTeacher
Merton CollegeLondon Road, Morden SM4 5QX
£62.50
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  • Tue 23 Feb, 09:30 - 12:00

    5 weeks
    Merton College
    5 weeksTue 09:30£62.50
    TextilesTeacherMerton College
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    £62.50
  • Tue 8 Jun, 09:30 - 12:00

    5 weeks
    Merton College
    5 weeksTue 09:30£62.50
    TextilesTeacherMerton College
    TextilesTeacher
    £62.50

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