Intro to Blackwork Embroidery Workshop
A fun one day workshop with Amy Burt, perfect for those wanting to try out hand embroidery!
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Service Description
Intro to Blackwork Embroidery: Beginners Workshop Curious about blackwork embroidery & want to try it in a single day? This beginner friendly workshop taught by embroidery tutor Amy Burt introduces you to the core techniques of blackwork, a counted thread style known for its crisp lines, repeating patterns & geometric fills. Blackwork is sometimes also known as Spanish work. It became fashionable in England during the Tudor period, influenced by Spanish textiles & popularised through Catherine of Aragon’s Spanish court. Traditionally stitched in black thread on white linen, blackwork was first used to decorate clothing & household textiles, & has since evolved into a rich embroidery style with endless pattern possibilities. Over the day, you will learn how to work to create neat & even stitches, build patterns using classic motifs & fills. You will be taught a selection of classic blackwork stitches, all worked using DMC stranded cotton on white counted linen thread. Stitches learnt include hexagonal lozenge, tulip stitch, & open zig zag, as well as chain stitch & stem stitch. You will work on a guided design to practise each technique, & learn how to start & finish cleanly so your stitching looks polished. Each technique will be demonstrated & practised, with plenty of time to get comfortable with the method. By the end of the day, you will have a finished sample to take home & the skills to continue blackwork embroidery in your own projects. This workshop is designed for beginners, so no experience is necessary. All materials & tools are provided, including your embroidery hoop, fabric, threads, needles & pattern. Amy is a professional hand embroidery artist & trained Royal School of Needlework tutor. She has been teaching for over 10 years & worked as a haute couture embroiderer for McQueen, Erdem, & Ralph & Russo. She contributed embroidery to King Charles III’s Coronation & has exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts. www.ladybembroidery.co.uk Date: Saturday 9 May 2026 Time: 10:30am to 4:30pm Location: Bus Stop Studios, 53 London Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6AY Price: £70 standard including all material 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 details & prices
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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