Elizabeth Bradley Classes
Elizabeth Bradley Needlework Classes
Date: TBA
Beginners and Intermediate £100.00
This class is constructed to suit those with beginner to intermediate ability. From the complete novice to those with a general understanding of needlework and a few projects behind them, this class is ideal for brushing up on latent skills or starting from scratch. We provide starter packs in a choice of botanical designs and you are encouraged to bring projects with you or make a start on kits you have ordered for the day. The tutor will focus on the Victorian Cross Stitch which covers the canvas well and has a strength which creates very durable results. It works evenly without a frame and produces an excellent finish. The morning session will also cover the Left-handed Stitch and Reverse Stitch. Class numbers are limited to allow the tutor to focus on individuals when necessary. Lunch and light refreshments are provided at the hotel and we will happily accommodate specific dietary requirements. Please notify us in advance to arrange for an alternative to be provided. The afternoon session allows individuals to progress on their own work and spend time taking inspiration from stitched pieces on display. We are happy to offer a class discount of 15% on all items pre-ordered or bought on the day.
Advanced Joining Techniques £125.00
This class has been designed for those who have reached the stage where they can focus on more ambitious projects and wish to join a number of stitched pieces together to create a needlework carpet. This class will require each design ready for joining to be brought to the class with the two additional rows of stitching around all edges as per the instructions supplied in the kit. The class will commence at 10.00amwith tea and coffee and the tutor will ascertain the level of each student with regard to their project and what they wish to achieve. The class covers all aspects of joining and includes vertical joins, horizontal joins, mitring of corners and the binding stitch. A sample join will also be provided before working on stitched panels. We can help to plan the composition of designs if required and stitched models will be on display to give inspiration on layout. The tutor will be available to focus on individual projects and answer any questions. Lunch will be provided in the hotel and we are happy to accommodate specific dietary requirements. Please let us know in advance to allow us to make alternative arrangements. We are happy to offer 15% discount on all items pre-ordered for the class or bought on the day.
Please take a moment to read the feedback from previous classes!
"I enjoyed my day and was very glad to learn how to join my tapestry carpet. The tutor was very friendly, very knowledgable and generous with her energy and help. A big thank you to her for helping me." - Hilary Mehennet, Herts.
"I felt the workshop was very useful and well managed. The number of people on the course was ideal. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and the company of everyone there and am thrilled with what I have learned. " - Gillian Pearce, Bucks.
"Thank you for a most enjoyable day which covered what all I wanted regarding the stitching technique. I found the joining technique most interesting and I now have ambition to do one myself in the future. Looking forward to another great day." - Carol O'Sullivan, Hampshire.
‘My main objective was to learn how to join pieces. This was met and I am now just completing my first project so it must have been a success! I loved seeing all the completed pieces which have given me lots of ideas. Thank you for a very informative and inspiring day!’ - Fiona
‘Thank you so much for such an enjoyable day at the Cotswold Lodge Hotel, I learned so much. I hope to come again and bring my daughter so that you can enthuse her too.’ – Gillian
‘My confidence in doing the stitching has definitely been boosted: I appreciated the fact that it was a small gathering of people and that I could receive some personal attention and advice on how to proceed. Seeing some of the beautiful finished work done by the more expert stitchers was valuable also: keeping these beautiful pieces in mind stimulates me to try to improve my own work.’ – Stella
‘I can't tell you what a lovely day out I had. You had organised the day beautifully from start to finish! The location was great, and I felt that the class size was just right. It allowed us to receive individual attention which was a real bonus. I really felt that you were very much in tune with our individual needs. Thank you for organising a lovely day.’ – Shona
‘The day was a complete joy - a benefit I had not expected was meeting with such interesting and positive people! The tutor met all of our individual needs very well, was accommodating, motivating, encouraging and supportive. I was pleased to learn how to join pieces of work and now feel confident to 'have a go' in the future. May I say a big thank-you to the team who organised our 'goodie bag', particularly the people who sewed an example of joining, and two pre-stitched samples for us to join. It was such a treat to get the needle threader, snips and magnet!’ - Jan
‘I had no idea what awful bad habits I had developed; self-taught is one thing, but being shown the correct way is SO much better. I look forward to completing a cushion/rug square correctly!’ – Alexandra
‘Enjoyable, interesting and rewarding, it has given me a new enthusiasm for stitching and much improved skills and understanding. I might even attempt a rug!’ - Jill
‘I had wanted to learn how to make my stitching neater and I certainly did. I’d never used a waste knot to begin and now it makes so much more sense. I guess that’s what comes of being self-taught! Although I didn’t need to join any pieces I was interested to learn the technique and returned to my stitching with renewed enthusiasm.’ – Sue
‘I had a wonderful time and could have spent a week. My only complaint is that the day went too fast. I would come to other classes not only because it improves my technique but also because of being able to meet like-minded folks.’ – Susan
‘I found the recent workshop very useful in both meeting other people in order to see what they were doing and to gain confidence in what I was doing. The guidance given was useful in increasing my confidence and assuring me that my techniques were working correctly. I picked up useful tips as well that will enable me to improve my skill’. - Mr A Finney
‘It was an absolutely fantastic day and I loved meeting everyone. I think the general view was how pleased we all were to get together with like-minded people and spend the day doing something we all love. We were also shown a good couple of technique tricks which alone made the day worthwhile.’ – Debbie
‘A BIG THANK YOU for the surprise Goody Bag – that was a lovely touch.’ – Alexandra