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Spend a relaxed and immersive day exploring traditional embroidery techniques inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement. Led by designer and embroiderer Anita Harrison, this workshop combines crewelwork and introductory goldwork to create a richly textured floral design.Working on fine linen with UK-sourced Appletons 2-ply crewel wool, you will learn how carefully chosen stitches can blend colour, build texture and bring depth to your embroidery. Subtle goldwork threads — including some handmade metal threads — are then introduced to enhance and elevate the finished piece.
The workshop is suitable for embroiderers of mixed ability, particularly those who already have a little experience and would like to build confidence, consistency and technique. Stitches are repeated throughout the design, giving you time to practise and refine your skills while working towards a beautiful completed motif measuring approximately 15 × 15 cm.
All materials are provided as part of a comprehensive kit, allowing you to focus fully on the making process in the calm and historic setting of Abbey House.
What you’ll learn
Crewelwork surface stitches using 2-ply wool
Introductory goldwork techniques
Key stitches including Whipped Chain, Closed Fly, Fishbone, Raised Fishbone, Split Stitch, Woven Wheel, French Knot and Couching
How to build texture and blend colour effectively in embroidery
What’s included
Linen fabric with printed design
Appletons crewel wool threads
Goldwork metal threads
Needles, beeswax and full instructions
Tuition from an experienced professional embroiderer
What to bring
An 8-inch embroidery hoop
Embroidery scissors
(If you’re unable to bring these, they can be borrowed or purchased from the tutor on the day.)
Date & time
Saturday 11 April 2026
10am–4pm (5 hours of tuition, with a short coffee break and a lunch break)
Cost
£150 per person (includes full materials kit)
Please note:
Workshop tickets are not refundable or transferrable
This workshop takes place at Abbey House and there is no access via the main abbey site
Abbey House is not suitable for pets
Abbey House is not open to the general public and only those with a valid workshop ticket may attend
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Abbey House, Chilkwell St,Glastonbury, Somerset, United Kingdom
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