Hand Embroidery - Taster Day

Hand Embroidery - Taster Day

Hand Embroidery - Taster Day [FDF6982G]: Overview

During this taster session you will have a choice of design to work on that will incorporate the most important basic embroidery stitches. Those with some experience will be encouraged work on a more complex design and develop more stitches. If your design is not completed in the class you will have all the skills needed to complete it at home.

What will we cover?

We will cover preparation techniques for framing up fabric, tracing the design and separating threads. You will be shown how to get started on you design and will explore the embroidery stitches required to complete the design. During the session you will learn the most useful and most commonly used stitches to enable you to gain confidence in embroidery to progress to the next level

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

For beginners who want to try something new and improvers that want to refresh their knowledge and explore new techniques and designs with guidance. 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, some 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 can be purchased on the day from the tutor at a cost not exceeding £3

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners will have the opportunity to progress to a longer embroidery course with Surrey Adult Learning for a more in depth personal development or to other sewing or design 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.