Embroidery, Stitch & Quilt courses in London
Stitched, textured, embellished, embroidered and appliquéd surfaces can all transform your textiles project. Our offering of short and long courses will teach you a variety of skills to apply to any project you work on. From hand stitch workshops to creative machine embroidery and no matter your skill level, our tutors will provide techniques, tips and ideas to help realise your ambitions.
Taught in our purpose built studio, with good natural light and height adjustable tables and chairs, the learning experience is both encouraging and challenging. Tutors support learners to select appropriate techniques with which to complete their project and develop a body of samples that can be used on future projects.
As with anything, practice makes perfect so we strongly encourage practicing your stitching whenever you can, to get the most out of your classes. You’ll get a buzz out of seeing how fast you master a stitch before learning the next one. Most materials are provided and a full explanation of what you might need to bring can be found in each course page.
Any questions? Contact our visual arts team on visual.arts@citylit.ac.uk
13 courses available
City Lit textiles: mixed mediaInvestigate mixed-media textiles through this project-based course which introduces a variety of materials, techniques and design processes. You will develop a creative portfolio of textile samples using sketchbook research and finally work towards a finished piece.Full fee £529.00 Senior fee £423.00 Concession £344.00- Introduction to quiltingLearn how to design and make a contemporary quilt using a range of construction and embellishment techniques. Work with simple shapes from recycled fabrics or bring your own fat quarters to create a personalised quilt.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
- City Lit textiles: surface, structure, stitchInvestigate textile structures and surfaces through this project based course. Develop an experimental portfolio of 2D and 3D stitched samples, sketchbook research and aim towards a finished piece.Full fee £529.00 Senior fee £423.00 Concession £344.00
- Hand stitched textiles: Indian influenceInspired by the richly embroidered textiles of India (Punjab and Rajasthan), examine traditional methods such as mirror work, embroidery and appliqué. Experiment and play with these techniques to create contemporary samples.
Keeley Street
Sun 10 Jan 2027Amarjeet NandhraFull fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00 - Quilting: cathedral window
Learn how to design and make a Contemporary Quilt using the Cathedral Window technique. You will explore the range of Quilt construction and embellishment techniques involved with the Cathedral Window templates. You will explore using fabrics, pattern, colour and texture to create a rich Quilted surface to create a personalised Art Quilt. Suitable for beginners.
Keeley Street
Fri 12 Feb 2027Beverley SellFull fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Textiles: recycle fabrics using kantha stitchUsing techniques inspired by kantha quilting, recycle your old favourite fabrics. Blend old and new materials with simple running stitch to create several exploratory samples or a small resolved piece.
Keeley Street
Sun 25 Apr 2027Amarjeet NandhraFull fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00 - Textiles: creative machine embroideryDiscover creative machine embroidery by making a range of experimental samples based on a theme. Explore and develop the effects created with different machine feet, thick and thin threads, tensions, free embroidery and appliqué.
Keeley Street
Tue 27 Apr 2027Renata MinoldoFull fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00 - Textiles: embroidery and embellishmentAn introduction to the world of embroidery and embellishment. Explore a concept of your choice through experimentation with embroidery and embellishment techniques using hand and machine methods.
Keeley Street
Sun 20 Jun 2027Renata MinoldoFull fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00 - Textiles: contemporary tapestry for improvers
Deepen your tapestry weaving skills in this course designed for returning and intermediate frame loom weaving students. We will explore how to build more complex shapes, manage curves and diagonals, blend colour seamlessly and introduce surface variation.
Keeley Street
Mon 12 Jul 2027Renata MinoldoFull fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00 - Textiles: illustrative embroidery
Develop your embroidery skills in both hand and machine stitching. Create a range of samples, learn how to transfer designs to cloth, explore design ideas, experiment with fabrics and threads.
Keeley Street
Sat 17 Jul 2027Rosie JamesFull fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00 - Textiles: monoprinting and hand stitchExperiment with a range of mono printing techniques; painted, wiped and drawn, onto fabric. You will use these techniques with appliqué, manipulation and hand stitch to layer and build exciting dimensional surfaces, exploring pattern and texture.
Keeley Street
Mon 26 Jul 2027Amarjeet NandhraFull fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00 - Illustrated stitch: a masterclass with Rosie JamesDraw from your own photographs of people and buildings then learn how to stitch those drawings on to cloth using a sewing machine. Add fabric to create a completed contemporary textile artwork.
Keeley Street
Mon 2 Aug 2027Rosie JamesFull fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Quilting: landscape
Learn how to design and make a contemporary quilted piece using landscapes as your theme You will explore a range of Quilt construction and embellishment techniques. Work by layering fabric in a free form manner or from simple shapes to create a personalised Art quilt that is a real or imagined Landscape. Suitable for all levels.
Keeley Street
Wed 4 Aug 2027Beverley SellFull fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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