About this Event
Three hours of long and short stitch, the shading behind our pansy.
Long and short stitch is how embroiderers paint with thread: rows of stitches of different lengths, blended so one shade moves into the next. In this advanced class you start the pansy with the Royal Chou studio, learn how its petals are blended, and take everything home to finish: the kit, its oak frame and its stand.
Why guests come
- Unwind and switch off
- Keep what you make
- Learn a rare skill
Why the pansy?
Our pansy kit is endorsed by the Royal School of Needlework. Its petals shade from cornflower blue into amber and gold at the centre, which makes it the ideal piece for learning to blend colour in silk.
Who it is for
Stitchers with some embroidery experience who want to learn shading properly. New to silk? Start with one of our lunchtime classes.
What’s included
- Three hours of guided teaching
- The pansy kit, with its fine silk threads
- The oak frame and stand, yours to keep
- Guidance at every seat
“Best part? All of it.” — recent workshop guest, July 2026
Scored 9/10 by our July cohort. Our October 2026 workshops at Knit + Stitch London sold out.
£135 per person; the kit, frame, stand and tuition included. Coming with a friend? Book two places together and save £20.
royalchou.com/pages/silk-shading-workshop
Event venue & nearby stays
Westmont Enterprise Hub, Saint Mary's Road, London, United Kingdom
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