Beginners Freestyle Embroidery Workshop with Anthea Godfrey

Suitable for those who have never picked up a needle but want to have a go. A short workshop coaching beginners to stitch a simple image/design drawn by themselves. The tutor will provide guidance with images and suggestions. The workshop will provide confidence to continue to explore after the workshop has ended.

Please note workshop participants must be 16 years or over.

Your Tutor

The workshop tutor is the Embroiderers Guild Artistic Director Anthea Godfrey. A highly experienced embroiderer and educator, she is a passionate supporter of creativity in all its forms, and in keeping our skills alive and relevant to the next generations. 

Previous positions have included Principal Lecturer at the London College of Fashion, and Principal of The International School of Creative Arts, London. She also has been an examiner for ‘O’ and ‘A’ level, City and Guilds Creative Studies, Diploma in Foundation studies and B.A. Hons Embroidery. 

You will be able to take away fabric, threads and a needle to carry on stitching at home.

Equipment used in the workshop such as hoops, marker pens and scissors will be available to purchase afterwards in store.

You may find it useful to bring a pen and paper to make notes.

Sharing your creations

We would love to see your works on Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #egukworkshops

For others to see your posts on Instagram, your account needs to be public. To see them on Facebook, the post needs to be public.

See what others have created:

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