Embroidery by Hand - Next Steps - Stapleford Library- Adult Learning

Stapleford Library and Learning Centre, Stapleford

Date	4 November - 9 December 2022
Sessions	Fridays: 10am - 12:30pm
No. sessions	6
Venue	Stapleford Library and Learning Centre, Stapleford View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 12
Cost	FREE - £45

About this course

On this course students will discover a range of hand embroidery stitches building upon the basic stitches. Students will learn how to create a variety of stitches. Students will then use those stitches to create some sample pieces either using templates or free hand.

What will be covered on the course?

Students will discover how to effectively split and use embroidery threads and how to work with an embroidery hoop. They will also be able to demonstrate how to effectively sew at least 3 different hand embroidery stitches on sample pieces

What will learners achieve by the end of the course?

Understand how to use stranded embroidery threads effectively
Describe how to work at least 3 different hand embroidery stitches
Discover how templates can be used in hand embroidery
Produce a sample using a range of the hand embroidery stitches learnt
Demonstrate understanding of hand embroidery through discussion and practical work
What skills or knowledge do learners already need to have to attend the course?

This course is suitable for those with limited embroidery skills which they wish to revive or build upon

What resources/course materials do learners need to bring for the course?

Plain fabric, embroidery threads, hand sewing needles, scissors, embroidery hoop

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas: