Embroidery Classes & Workshops for Fine Linen

The Passion for Fine Linen & Hand Embroidery

Based upon traditional European standards, Williamsuburg Linens & Lace offers classes and workshops in the time honored skills of hand embroidery on fine linens for the home.

Our knowledge in the techniques of embroidery are offered here in three distinct classes. We provide the novice to the most experienced of embroiderers, classic techniques to master and use to create your very best linens.

Our passion for linen & embroidery is also offered in workshops for church altar guilds. We share our knowledge in both the embroidering & care of fine linen for the church altar.

Basic Embroidery

Three - 2 Hour Sessions

Day 1: An introduction class to the traditional techniques of embroidery. Basic embroidery stitches will be taught. A sampler of stitches will be provided which includes all materials necessary to accomplish the work. Stitches and techniques to learn & practice during the class and at home/hotel.

Day 2: Sampler stitches will be continued with discussions of techniques refined during this two hour class session. This will be a full session focusing on the learned techniques and progress that was made during Day 1 sessions and practicing at home/hotel.

Day 3: A specially designed project kit will be given at this session with the ability to fulfill a real project. Techniques will be reviewed and monitored during this session with basic embroidery stitching implemented into a lovely heirloom pillow top.

Total class hours: 6 hours Class Materials: A sampler project & an heirloom pillow top project is included. Prerequisite: Beginners Welcome.

Fee: $150.00.

White Work Embroidery

Two – 2 1/2 Hour Sessions

Day 1: This class will cover basic whitework stitches used in creating beautiful heirloom linens. The class will include preparation of fabric for whitework, instructions on how to select the best fabrics to use with a sampler kit provided for learning and practicing these techniques.

Day 2: this session will review what was taught in the first session and will continue with perfecting these stitching techniques. A linen project will be provided to accomplish an actual work. Skill techniques will be reviewed and monitored with ideas and instruction on how to care for your new hand embroidered linens.

Total Class Hours: 5 hours Class Materials: A sampler stitching project & an heirloom linen project.

Prerequisite: Must have Basic Embroidery skills. Fee: $125.00

Monogramming

Three - 2 Hour Sessions

Day 1: This class offers the time-honored art of fine hand monogramming. This type of needlework has been very popular since the 18 th century. Learn the techniques & skills of the Old World . A sampler of stitches will be provided and taught to achieve a beautiful heirloom look. This class will include preparation of fabric, proper selection of fabrics used for monogramming & techniques necessary to accomplish the desired results. Be prepared to learn in this session and then practice at home/hotel.

Day 2: This will be a full session of focusing on the learned techniques with monitoring and reviewing the progress made from Day 1 and practicing at home/hotel. After achieving your new skills, a linen project will be provided to accomplish a real finished monogram.

Day 3: This session will focus on designing a monogram, design transfer techniques, & placement of monograms onto fabric. A small instruction booklet including a full alphabet will be provided with all necessary materials to accomplish the monogramming process.

Total Class hours: 6 hours Class Materials: A sampler kit, a linen project with instruction booklet on layout & designing your own monograms. Prerequisite: Basic embroidery & White work embroidery skills necessary. Fee: $175.00

Classes will be held on a first come first serve basis.

A package price of $450.00 which includes all three classes can be accomplished in 8 days. This can be tailored to the need of the individual. Private individual instruction will be at the cost of $25.00 per hour.

Workshops on the care of fine linen are also available for individuals or groups. The workshop can be tailored to suit the individual or group. We can create a how to care for your fine linen as a lecture or “hands on” training session. Please call for more information.

We can help accommodate visitors to Williamsburg by offering discounted rates at local hotels and restaurants. These classes would be perfect for a group of 2 to 6 people.

The Williamsburg Linen & Lace Company
Attn: Linda
4020 Colonial Crescent
Williamsburg , Virginia 23188
USA