Hand Embroidery - Sewing for Fun!

Hand Embroidery - Sewing for Fun!

Hand Embroidery - Sewing for Fun! [REF4379G]: Overview

This course is aimed to help you start embroidery from scratch or, if you have already some knowledge, to help you become confident with the many different stitches and techniques that can be used to design and create your own beautiful embroidery

What will we cover?

We will cover preparation techniques, including framing up and tracing designs. We will go back to basics looking at needles and thread and how to get started. If you are new to embroidery you will learn the most useful and most commonly used stitches; if you are returning to embroidery you will be encouraged to develop your skills, learn and become confident with new stitches and techniques and to create your own designs. As a group we will look at different ways of designing using a variety of resources

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

All abilities welcome


As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You will need a pencil, some light-coloured cotton fabric (eg calico), a variety of stranded cottons, different sized needles and embroidery scissors

You will also need an 8-inch ring frame which you can bring along if you have one or this can be purchased on the first day from the tutor at a cost not exceeding £3

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners have the opportunity to continue on the embroidery course for a more in depth personal development, or to join other Surrey Adult Learning courses to enhance further learning.

Additional information



We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.