4 Week Textile Art Course in Appliqué and Hand Embroidery

Create a piece of tactile textile art centred around words and images using hand embroidery techniques



4 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests       £100 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
Join this four-week appliqué and hand embroidery course and discover the joy of turning words and images that matter to you into a stitched, one-of-a-kind piece of textile art. Over four relaxed weekly sessions, you'll learn traditional hand sewing techniques while designing a fabric collage.
This course is about slowing down and trusting your own creativity to make something deeply personal. Alongside learning appliqué and embroidery stitches, you'll discover how imagery, fabric and stitch come together to tell a story – think of it as your own modern sampler, a piece to treasure long after the final stitch. No previous sewing experience is needed; you'll be guided through every stage at your own pace, from your very first stitches to the finishing touches.
Week One: Learning the language of stitch
Get to know the materials and techniques you'll use throughout the course, learning a handful of simple but beautiful appliqué and embroidery stitches and experimenting with fabrics and textures to build your confidence.
Week Two: Finding your words
Through gentle creative prompts, you'll reflect on the words you'd like your piece to carry – from poetry and music to family sayings or your own philosophy. Once you've settled on a phrase or idea, you'll explore the imagery it evokes, sketch your composition and start building your appliqué design in fabric.
Week Three: Bringing your artwork to life
With your composition assembled, you'll start stitching your design and adding embroidered detail and texture, working at your own pace with plenty of one-to-one guidance. You're welcome to take your piece home to keep stitching between sessions.
Week Four: Finishing your piece
Bring your artwork back to the studio for a final session of stitching and finishing, where you'll explore ways to complete and present it – whether that's framing, turning it into a wall hanging, stretching it, or continuing to add to it afterwards.
Please note: optional additional studio sessions are available if you'd like more time and support to keep stitching your project.
What you'll get
  • Tuition in appliqué and hand embroidery techniques.
  • An A2 linen panel to use as the foundation for your artwork (you're also welcome to bring your own fabric if you'd like to work on a larger scale or use a coloured background).
  • A beautiful selection of coloured, patterned, and textured fabrics to cut, layer, and collage into your design.
  • Use of threads, needles, embroidery hoops, fabric adhesives, and all the tools you'll need throughout the course.
By the end of the course, you'll leave with a finished piece of textile art, a collection of new hand stitching skills, and hopefully a renewed appreciation for the joy of making things slowly.
Knowledge required
This course is designed to be suitable for all skill levels. For beginners, you'll be able to learn the basics from the start. For those more experienced stitchers, you'll be able to put your skills to good use and hopefully further develop your techniques.
What to bring
You're warmly encouraged to bring along your own treasured fabric scraps too - perhaps a favourite shirt, vintage textiles, old table linens, or meaningful offcuts - to make your finished artwork even more personal.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

Location

Something Good Workshops, Deptford, London SE8 4BX

We are above Deptford Market Yard on the first floor of Tinderbox house. Get to us directly from Platform 1 at Deptford Station or up the ramp outside Toad Bakery!

4 Week Textile Art Course in Appliqué and Hand Embroidery location
Your teacher

Something Good Workshops
Something Good Workshops

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female Women-owned

Hi, we’re Emily and Jess, the creative minds behind Something Good Workshops!
Our journey began in 2019 when Emily launched Something Good Workshops (originally known as MADEptford) as a way to spread crafty joy and raise funds for running the London Marathon. What started as a one-time idea quickly grew into a passion for bringing people together through creativity. Since then, we’ve hosted a wide variety of workshops, from arm knitting to body casting, in all kinds of spaces - corporate offices, cosy pubs, pop-up shops, and even people’s homes.
After taking a short break, we’re back with fresh energy and an exciting new partnership. Jess has joined the team, and together, we’re on a mission to spark joy and empower people to explore their creativity in relaxing, welcoming spaces. We believe there’s something magical about slowing down, working with your hands, and leaving with something you’ve made yourself - whether it’s a chunky knit blanket, a personal shrine, or a collage bursting with personality.
What makes us unique? We’re all about creating an environment where people feel at ease, whether they’re a total beginner or a seasoned maker. Over the years, we’ve held workshops in so many different settings, and one thing always stands out: the joy people feel when they realize just how creative they can be.
We’re not just here to teach a craft - we’re here to help you unwind, have fun, and leave with a tangible reminder that you’re capable of making something good.
We can’t wait to meet you at a workshop soon!
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