This is a 2-day workshop: Thursday 15 and Tuesday 20 January
Discover the timeless joy of hand embroidery in this welcoming, beginner-friendly workshop series. Whether you're looking for a relaxing new hobby, a way to personalise your handmade gifts, or just want to explore your creative side — embroidery offers a gentle, satisfying way to slow down and make something truly special with your hands.
In this 2-part class, you’ll learn a variety of foundational stitches while working on a beautifully designed project: a hand-embroidered cover for an A5 diary or notebook.
The benefits of joining the Guild
Click here to join the Guild - annual membership is $80 full or $70 concession.
Membership gives you access to all the Guild's amenities including our library of over 3000 books, DVDs and magazines, special interest groups, discounted access to all workshops and courses, and our once-a-month magazine Treadles.
You will learn
- A selection of versatile and decorative embroidery stitches
- How to stitch with confidence on classic ticking fabric
- Guidance on turning your embroidered piece into a notebook or journal cover
You will get
- A pre-prepared fabric cover for you to embroider on
Appropriate for
Beginners welcome, no experience needed
What to bring
- An A5-sized diary or notebook to cover
- 3 x skeins of stranded embroidery cotton in different colours of your choice
- Basic sewing kit (needles, scissors, pins, etc.)
What to wear
Casual clothing
Ruth has always had an interest in many crafts, especially embroidery and beading. She brings her expertise and enthusiasm for embroidery to all of her classes, and enjoys introducing new people to this beautiful and gentle craft.
Organized by
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
500 reviewsThe Guild's aim is to bring together those who practise handweaving, spinning and allied crafts and to help and encourage them to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills by discussion, demonstration, exhibition, teaching and the provision of quality resource materials.
Our Guild rooms house an excellent library and craft supply, sell members work and host a wonderful range of interest groups, classes and workshops.
We have members and affiliated groups throughout the state.
Come and join us!
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
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Beginners embroidery
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