Hand Embroidery Afternoon Course
Weekly afternoon hand embroidery lessons for all levels taught by Amy Burt
Available spots
Service Description
Hand Embroidery Afternoon Course Join us every Tuesday afternoon for a relaxing & fun hand embroidery course led by Bus Stop Studios founder Amy Burt, aka Lady B Embroidery. Whether you're a total beginner or returning to build on your skills, this friendly, mixed-level group is the perfect place to learn, stitch and share ideas. You can choose to: Book a half term of 6 lessons (first half only) Or the full 12-week term for a deeper dive into technique and projects – best value! Each student is supported to work at their own pace. You can follow a structured course with Amy, or develop your own project with her help and advice. Course options include: - Intro to Embroidery – Learn the core stitches - Raised & Textured Embroidery – Padding, layering, & 3D effects - Fashion & Couture Embroidery – Beading, tambour & advanced techniques - Silk Shading – Learn the art of thread painting - Goldwork Embroidery – Traditional metal thread techniques - Blackwork Embroidery – Intricate monochrome patterns and filling stitches - Whitework Embroidery – Delicate white-on-white techniques - Alternatively, bring your own design ideas and develop them week by week. Amy is trained in over 25 embroidery techniques and loves a challenge! When booking, please let us know your level and what you'd like to focus on. Materials: Purchase what you need in class at a discounted rate, or request a materials list to bring your own. This is a mixed-level group with a lovely combination of returning students & new faces. Absolute beginners are very welcome, no experience needed. Amy is the owner of Bus Stop Studios & a qualified hand embroidery artist and tutor based in St Leonards-on-Sea. She has taught at the Royal School of Needlework since 2016 & worked for London fashion houses including Alexander McQueen, Erdem & Ralph & Russo. She contributed to the embroidery for King Charles III's Coronation. www.ladybembroidery.co.uk Tuesdays, 2:30 – 4:30pm 8th Sept - 8th Dec 2026 (No classes on 22nd Sept or 27th October ) Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AY Pricing: Full Term: £195 (12 lessons) Half Term: £120 (6 lessons) We know that cost can sometimes be a barrier, so we offer a small number of lower income places on selected courses where we can. If you would like to ask about this, or if you are struggling to pay for a longer course, please email us before booking and we will do our best to help. Please see our T&Cs for full info
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Terms & Conditions for Class Bookings Most of our classes are designed for adults. If you are unsure whether a class is suitable, please contact us before booking. Bookings & Payments - Classes, workshops and events can be booked via our website or in person at Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN37 6AY. - Bookings are first come, first served. - Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place. (please see below for payment options) - A booking confirmation will be sent by email once payment has been processed. Pricing & Supported Places - As a small independent business, our class fees help cover running costs, tutor pay, preparation time and associated expenses. - We may offer 1-2 lower income or supported places on selected courses, subject to availability. - These must be requested by email before booking and are offered at our discretion. - If the cost of a longer course feels difficult to manage, please contact us before booking and we may be able to discuss options such as a payment plan. Materials - Materials and tools vary by class. Please check the course description for details. Cancellations & Changes - Bookings are non-refundable. - Transfers are usually not possible due to small class sizes. - With at least 14 days' notice, we may be able to offer a transfer or credit note, subject to availability. - With 7 days' notice, we may be able to offer an alternative date, but this is not guaranteed. -If you cannot attend, you may send someone else in your place. Please let us know their name before the class. Cancellations by Us - If we need to cancel a class, workshop or event, you will receive a full refund. - Our liability is limited to the cost of the class only. Insurance & Copyright - Bus Stop Studios is fully insured for all classes and workshops, and all tutors hold their own Public Liability Insurance. - Course content, handouts, photography and designs are for personal use only and may not be copied, shared or used for teaching or commercial purposes without written permission. Photography - We may occasionally take photographs during classes for marketing or social media. - We will always ask permission before taking or using identifiable images. - Please let us know in advance if you have any concerns about photography.
Contact Details
Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK
01424 259390
hello@busstopstudios.com