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June’s Student of the Month

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As we go striding into July, it is time to annouce that June’s Student of the Month is….. @craftswithadz !

Tambour sequins practise By Craftsbyadz

 

They took a Tambour beading class with us back when we had classes in the studio (seems like forever ago now!), taught by one of our wonderful tutors Amy Burt. You can see the practise that has gone into these skills as the work is looking very even.

‘Belle’ from the live action Disney Film costume By Craftsbyadz

We look forward to seeing where these skills will be put to use as they are a keen Disney and Broadway lover, recreating minature costumes for their collection of OOAK dolls.

 

Tambour embroidery By Craftsbyadz

Working on a minature scale can be challenging at the best of times so seeing these pieces coming together is really astounding. Especially trying to scale down the embroidery which can already be pretty fiddly at real scale!

If you would like to be the July’s #studentofthemonth, use the hashtag #londonembroideryschool or tag us when sharing your photos from your London Embroidery School class or the things you have gone onto make following one of our class.

All Images courtesy of @craftsbyadz

 

Goldwork Cherry Class Launched

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Your attention please, this one is going to be a crowd pleaser!

We are launching our latest online class today which is a introduction to the very sort after technique of goldwork!  In this video we will talk you through the materials, equipment and making of this really cute cherry design in goldwork techniques.

I always think that starting a new technique can feel a bit daunting, especially something as classic and luxurious looking as goldwork. Therefore we have put together this starter class so that you can give some of the basics a try and see if it is for you. Should you fall in love with it (and we think you might well do) we have other more in depth technical classes in planning to take this experience further together when you are ready. For now, we’re just going to focus on getting you started , introducing you to the tools and materials and above all having some fun whilst creating a great looking piece .

As this class uses some quite specialist materials, including bright check and pearle purl which we will be chipping, couching and cutworking so you will need to have purchased either a mini kit or deluxe kit from the London Embroidery School website to take part.

You know the drill, head to the online classes section to purchase the class and your choice of kit while stocks last!

May’s Student Of the Month

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Confession! We have been slacking, we got so caught up in the online classes we forgot about student of the month!

We are here to rectify that as we are delighted to annouce that May’s Student of the Month is….. @valbotham !

 

She has been very busy, getting involved in a whole host of the online classes we have recently shared to stunning results.

Blooming Peony By Val Botham

Her instagram is filled withlots of things she has made so you can see this is a lady of many talents demonstrated in her versitility, switching between skills easily.

Organdie Rose by Val Botham

Pretty impressive, I’m sure you will agree!

Valentino Rose by Val Botham

If you would like to be the June’s #studentofthemonth, use the hashtag #londonembroideryschool or tag us when sharing your photos from your London Embroidery School class or the things you have gone onto make following one of our class.

All Images courtesy of @valbotham

The Introduction to Embroidery Online Class Series is Complete

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Introduction to Embroidery Online Class Series is complete as Part 3 is now out! If you purchased all the Introduction to Embroidery Parts together, then Part 3 is now waiting for you in your inbox. Otherwise it is now ready to purchase from the London Embroidery School Website– Online Classes Section.

In this last section, we will try some more advanced stitches, starting with the very luxurious satin stitch, both in parallel and turning. We learn to make plush little flowers in the form of wheel stitch and have a few chain stitches, french knots and styling our dangling root threads thrown in there just for good measure.

At the end of this class, your design will be ready to reframe and display so you can enjoy the fruits of your labour.

If you havent yet begun with the introduction to embroidery series, you can get all the parts and the kit in one transaction from the online classes section of our website, or if your starting to plan what you might like to work on next with your newly fledged embroidery skills, you know where we are…

 

New and Wannabe Embroiderers! This one is for you

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New and wannabe embroiderers, today’s online class launch is just for you. We see you guys who clearly love looking at embroidery, but as yet haven’t quite got involved in stitching for yourself. Well, this is your call to arms, to become fully fledged in the embroidery community and start embroidering.

 

Presenting our Introduction to Embroidery Online Class Series of which Part 1 is now available. There will be 3 Parts to this series during which you will join us working on the Lily design together, stitch for stitch. We will introduce you to 8 classic techniques, countless approaches and getting you into some excellent stitching habits that will set you up for a great foundation as you build on your new skills.

By the end of the series you will have a beautiful finished piece, techniques under your belt and a hunger to use them on your next project. When you have made your purchase, the link will be sent to your email and kits through the post. You can buy part 1 now on its own or with parts 2 and 3 which will follow automatically as they are released on consecutive Fridays.

 

Full details and purchase can be made from the Online Classes section for the London Embroidery School website you are looking for where you can see your class and kit options if your ready to get started.

 

The Blooming Peony Class has Arrived

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A brand new class to the London Embroidery School, never before taught in the studio, is now Online. The Blooming Peony Class is the most robust of the silk flowers we teach, making them ideal for any project where the flowers need to be able to ‘hold their own’. Outerwear, accessories and costume are just a few of the outcomes that spring to mind as the blooming peony is a silk flower that is made to be both seen and touched.

Deluxe and mini kits are available to go with the class, unusually for us though this class is not just hand embroidery based. Therefore it requires access to a couple of items that are not included in the kits- such as a sewing machine. So do check those out before purchasing to avoid disappointment. (Please note there are a copy of items you will need access to, to make these peonies which are not included in the kits: Sewing machine, pins, ruler, pencil/ dissolvable pen)

When you have made your purchase, the link will be sent to your email and kits through the post. You can use the video as many times as you like, watch, rewatch, rewind and pause us as you please. At the end of the the class you should have your beautiful peony along with the unlimited skills to cut and make your own from whatever takes your fancy.

Want to see what all the fuss is about first? Watch the video below to see a taster version of the class.