Glamis Stomacher - Online Festival Class (17-18 Feb)

Deborah Wilding
Intermediate

Inspired by an elaborate embroidered stomacher depicted in a 16th century oil painting of Lady Arbella Stuart, an English noblewoman who was considered a possible successor to Elizabeth I, Deborah Wilding's magnificent Glamis Stomacher offers a truly glamorous way to enjoy this year's festival. During this 2-day class, Deborah will guide you step-by-step, sharing the expert techniques shown in her interpretation of Arbella's stomacher.

Start date: TBC

Silk & Metal Thread Embroidery

Dhs. 1,667.00

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Glamis Stomacher - Online Festival Class (17-18 Feb)
About the Design

Glamis Stomacher

This design is unusual in that it is inspired not by a surviving piece of embroidery, but by a painted representation of one.

The source is a portrait in the Drawing Room at Glamis Castle of Lady Arbella Stuart, an English noblewoman (1575–1615). The painting is by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger and, in it, Arbella wears an exquisitely embroidered stomacher.

While the painting has undergone some restoration, there is enough for the trained eye to discern the embroiderer’s original work. In her replica, Deborah has carefully reimagined the stomacher in its original medium, transforming painted suggestion into worked stitch.

The result is a design that allows today’s stitchers to engage with the splendour of late Tudor costume and appreciate the refinement behind it.

Kit Includes

The materials in this kit have been carefully chosen for their exceptional quality from providers we know and trust, all of whom are based and manufacture in the UK. All of our kits come with a threads guarantee – if you run out of a particular thread (or it finds its way into the mount of a furry friend!), we will replace it free of charge, you just cover the shipping.

  • 100% Silk Fabric
  • Calico Backing Fabric
  • Silk Threads in 9 shades
  • 3 Types of Metal Thread
  • Needles
  • Gold-plated Miyuki Beads
  • Freshwater 'Nugget' Pearl
  • Stitch Instructions
  • Colour Chart
  • A4 Colour Poster
  • Post Cards of the Design

Meet Your Tutor

Deborah Wilding

Professional Embroidery tutor and Fellow of the RSN

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Deborah Wilding is a distinguished embroidery artist. With a background in fine arts, Deborah has developed a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the natural world, which is reflected in her exquisite embroidery designs.
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Class Details

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Class Dates

17-18 and 21-22 February 2026

The Glamis Stomacher class will take place on two different dates:

17-18 Feb 2026: 10am-3pm UK time (with a 1 hour break at 12pm)
21-22 Feb 2026: 4pm-10pm UK time (with a 2 hour break at 6pm)

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What Happens Next?

Receiving Your Kit

On booking your class, you’ll receive a confirmation email. This will also give you access to your Crewel Work Company Dashboard, where you’ll see that you’re enrolled in the class.

In January, your embroidery kit will be dispatched to you. This will include all the materials you need to take part in the class (excluding tools) – threads, fabric, needles, charts, and full instructions.

During January, you’ll also gain access to your course space on our community platform (Circle), where your tutor will begin preparing you for the class. This is where you can ask questions, connect with fellow students, and get ready for your stitching day.

Please review the equipment list below and allow enough time to order and receive any items you don’t already have, such as a frame or scissors.
After the class, the recordings will be uploaded to your Dashboard on our website so you can revisit the lessons whenever you wish.

What Else will I Need?

In addition to the kit, you will need:

An 8 inch ring frame, bound if possible
Embroidery scissors
Gold work scissors (or old embroidery scissors)
A Mellor or other laying tool
Lamp and magnifier if needed

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How do I join the class?

Accessing Zoom

This class will take place online. You will be sent the Zoom link in good time for the session by email. The link will also be accessible through our community platform.

In order to make the most of your experience, we recommend:

- Use a desktop computer or laptop to connect to the Zoom session (we don’t recommend joining with a smart phone as you will struggle to see the stitch demonstrations on the small screen. Zoom controls can also be challenging to manage on a tablet so we recommend a larger device if you have one)
- Have the Zoom software ready downloaded on your device
- Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit with a stable place to rest your device.

Are the classes recorded?

Lifetime Access

All the Zoom workshops will be recorded and offered to those booked on to the specific class as a backup for anything they have missed or would like to go over. These recordings will be accessible indefinitely.

To access your recordings, you will need to log in to your dashboard. If you do not yet have a log in or you are having trouble accessing your account, please contact us on admin@crewelwork.com.

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