Beginner to Intermediate

Stitch Club

Think of it as book club — but instead of novels, you're making something beautiful.

3 hours

Max 8 students

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Stitch Club

Beginner to Intermediate

Think of it as book club — but instead of novels, you're making something beautiful.

Stitch Club is a curated three-session embroidery experience running across the term, hosted by embroidery artist Ali Dibley. 3 Friday nights of the term Ali introduces a new design with its own theme — colour, texture, a stitch to master — and you work on it together in the warm, relaxed Usefulbox studio.

Between sessions you take your work home to finish, and at the start of the next session you bring it back to show the group. It's part creative challenge, part show and tell, part excuse to see your people on a Friday night.

By the end of the term you'll have three finished pieces — a collection — and a group of friends who stitch.

You book and pay for all three sessions together. Ali prepares a beautiful kit for each session, waiting for you when you arrive.

SKILL LEVEL --> BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE

Complete beginners welcome Also perfect for experienced stitchers wanting a regular creative outlet

Why you'll love this course

A proper creative ritual — three Friday nights, one term, one beautiful collection

Ali designs a unique project for each session — all you have to do is show up and stitch

Show and tell at the start of sessions 2 and 3 — share your progress, get inspired

Everything provided in a curated kit — no shopping, no prep

A warm, welcoming group that grows together across the term

What you will learn

A new design and stitch focus each session

Session 1 — introduction to the collection, foundational stitches and colour

Session 2 — building texture and detail, show and tell from Session 1

Session 3 — finishing techniques and embellishment, show and tell from Session 2

How to develop your own embroidery practice at home

Class format

3 x Friday evening sessions per term (Week 3, Week 6 and Week 9)

3 hours per session

Maximum 8 students

Booked and paid as a full term package

Hosted by Ali Dibley

What's included

Ali's curated kit for each session — hoop, fabric, thread and everything you need

A unique Ali Dibley design each session

Expert guidance from Ali throughout

Tea and coffee throughout

What to bring

Your finished piece from the previous session to share with the group

Your glasses if you need them

Session 1 — just yourself!

Your teacher

Ali Dibley

Ali Dibley is an embroidery artist and sustainable fashion advocate. With a fashion background from University of Technology Sydney, she’s worked in bridal dressmaking, teaching and vintage hire. She loves reworking garments and adding a little sparkle.

Stitch Club

30 October – 11 December·3 sessions

Full Term

30 Oct · 20 Nov · 11 Dec

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

6 spots available

with Ali Dibley

$185

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Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only