Step into the world of Elizabethan embroidery in this inspiring full-day hand embroidery workshop. Our expert tutor, Stephanie Palmer, will guide you through the creation of an intricate silk embroidery by the late Josie Storey, a passionate and talented textile artist from Wetherby, who was a member of the Embroiderers’ Guild and York Embroiderers & Stitchers.

Using beautiful dupion silk as your foundation, you will learn a rich variety of decorative embroidery stitches to create a delicate composition of flowers and insects with exquisite texture and detail. Throughout the workshop, you will explore traditional and dimensional techniques including stem stitch, French knots, satin stitch, straight stitch, raised leaf stitch, raised cup stitch, couching and bead embellishment.

Skill level: This embroidery class is ideal for stitchers looking to expand their creative repertoire and develop confidence in more advanced decorative stitches. While complete beginners may find the pace challenging if hoping to finish the design within a single day, anyone with a basic knowledge of embroidery stitches will gain valuable new skills and techniques. More experienced embroiderers will enjoy the opportunity to refine their stitching, explore historic embroidery methods and create a beautifully detailed piece inspired by Elizabethan design.

Perfect for lovers of traditional embroidery, historical textiles, surface stitching and slow craft, this workshop offers a rewarding day of mindful making in our welcoming workshop environment.