Courses 

Learn to Hand Embroider

Helen loves teaching embroidery. She offers a variety of techniques including crewelwork, silk shading and raised work, also known as stumpwork, and canvas stitches.  Please ask about any other technique.   She is equally happy to teach those who have never stitched before and those who want to develop their skills.

Ways to Learn Hand Embroidery with Helen

You can arrange a day or half day in your own venue for yourself or include friends, family or other stitchers too.  You decide what you want to learn.  Helen will supply the materials and the tuition.   Please ask for more information, prices etc.    Alternatively, you can book on a pre-arranged course.  See below for courses in different parts of the country. Links are given for booking these courses.  

Upcoming classes 

"Summer Flowers"

9 May 2026 - D Day Story, Portsmouth 

10:30 to 4:30

I am looking forward to being back at the D Day Story to teach this new class, which is suitable for all.  The kit includes all the fabric, thread and needles you need and also has written notes to support my teaching.  

There will be time to have a look at the Overlord Embroidery, 34 panels of applique, stitched by the RSN, which tells the story of the Normandy landings in June 1944

Booking and more information is through the Royal School of Needlwork (RSN) website using this link 

This is the link for the D Day Story

“Mythical Flowers”

10 June 2026 - Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court Palace 

10:00 to 4:30

This is an RSN Experience class.  The day starts with a private tour of the current exhibition ""Divine and Mythical Creatures from the RSN Collection and Archive".  

This is led by RSN Curator of Textiles - Dr Isabella Rosner.  

I will teach the class which follows.  The motif is inspired by an item in the exhibition.  The kit includes all the threads, fabric and needles you need and notes which support my teaching.  The class is suitable for all.  

Use this link to find out more and to book a place.  

“Detached Needlelaces”

21st June 2026

10 to 4pm

The needlelace course I was due to run earlier this year at Hampton Court had to be rescheduled. This is the link for more information or to book a place.