Slow Stitch and Embroidery

About this course

The course explores embroidery and slow-stitching through structured tasks alongside more intuitive stitching exercises. Participants work with different qualities of fabric, yarn, colour and layered effects, developing individual pieces without needing to follow a pre-planned design. Teaching combines tutor demonstrations, technical handouts and supported practical work. Sessions include discussion, show and tell, group critique, and tutor guidance provided individually and in groups. Complete beginners can make reference samples, while returning students may receive additional exercises alongside the set work.

What you'll learn

• Apply basic embroidery and stitch techniques
• Vary and improvise stitch methods
• Experiment with fabrics, yarns, colour and layered effects
• Develop individual stitch-based work through structured and intuitive exercises

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners, improvers and learners seeking a different approach to sewing and embroidery. The all-levels format combines individual work at each learner’s pace with discussion, show and tell, group critique, and tutor support both one-to-one and in groups.

• Complete beginners are encouraged to create reference samples
• Returning students may be given additional exercises alongside set work
• Participation includes sharing work and discussing discoveries with the group

Before you go

• Bring a basic sewing kit.
• A small collection of interesting yarns or cloth scraps may be useful.
• The studio is on the second floor and is accessible by stairs, lift or a combined lift and stair lift. Learners with mobility support needs should contact Additional Learning Support before enrolling.