Beginner to Intermediate

Embroidery Essentials

Learn the basics of embroidery

Embroidery Essentials
5 hours
Max 6 students
Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Slow down, stitch and create something beautiful. Embroidery is such a meditative and joyful craft — and beautifully portable too.

Join Ali, our embroidery guru, for this relaxed workshop where you’ll learn the essentials of hand embroidery. We’ll start right at the beginning, from setting up your hoop to stitching your way through a sampler design.

This is a calm, creative class where you can slow down, enjoy the process and build confidence with each stitch.

SKILL LEVEL ABSOLUTE BEGINNER / BEGINNER -No embroidery experience needed -Some basic hand sewing is helpful but not essential

Why you'll love this course

A relaxing, mindful creative experience
Learn a beautiful skill you can take anywhere
Small group with personalised guidance
Perfect introduction to embroidery
Sewing is better together — enjoy a calm, social class

What you will learn

How to stretch fabric onto an embroidery hoop
How to thread your needle and start stitching
A range of simple embroidery stitches
How to finish your stitches neatly
How to build a sampler design

Class format

Small group (3–6 students)
Step-by-step guidance in a relaxed, supportive environment
Learn at your own pace

Please note: Depending on your stitching speed and design choices, you may not complete your piece in class. Ali will guide you on how to finish it at home.

What's included

Starter kit — hoop, fabric, needles and threads
5 hours of expert tuition
A calm, supportive and creative atmosphere
Tea and coffee throughout

What to bring

Your glasses if you need them
Your lunch — fridge and microwave available, or head to a nearby café

Your teacher

Ali Dibley

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.

$185per person

Choose a date

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only