Live Online Events & Classes
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Glamis Animals Stitch-Along with Phillipa Turnbull
Join Phillipa online for three free sessions in August, stitching a variety of Glamis animals. Each 2-hour class is free, but you must have purchased your kit and signed up in advance to participate. Learn, stitch, and explore these designs in real time! 27-29 August.
Please note: As this event is taking place this month, there will be no August Q&A session.
Please note: As this event is taking place this month, there will be no August Q&A session.
Free Monthly Q&A with Phillipa Turnbull & Special Guest
Watch an exclusive demo of the Barcelona Retreat designs with Phillipa, ask questions, and gain insights into the techniques and inspiration behind the work.
Online Class - Gawthorpe Peacock with Phillipa Turnbull
Stitch a Jacobean peacock with Phillipa Turnbull in this online class organised by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA). Inspired by a historic bed hanging created by Rachel Kay Shuttleworth for her Elizabethan bed at Gawthorpe Hall, this design explores a variety of traditional crewel stitches. Registration closes: 1 April 2026 Class dates: 7–15 October 2026
Free Monthly Q&A with Phillipa Turnbull – Upcoming Release Demo
Phillipa shares a sneak peek of an upcoming release. Watch, ask questions, and be inspired by her demonstration in this free session.
Give Back Friday 2026
Celebrate creativity, community, and giving back with a series of inspiring online events. Focused on sharing knowledge, sparking creativity, and supporting others. 21-22 November.
Free Monthly Q&A with Phillipa Turnbull & Surprise Session
End the year with Phillipa in a festive surprise session! Watch a unique demo, ask questions, and enjoy creative inspiration for the holidays.
In-Person Class - Mellerstain Firescreen with Harriet Roberts
Explore the rich history and intricate details of the Mellerstain Firescreen in this in-person USA class with Crewel Work Company Master Stitcher Harriet Roberts. Stitch this striking Jacobean design while discovering the traditional techniques behind its distinctive motifs. Dates and venue TBC.
In-Person Class - Gawthorpe Parrot with Harriet Roberts
Bring this vibrant Jacobean parrot to life in an in-person USA class with Crewel Work Company Master Stitcher Harriet Roberts. Inspired by an historic design from the Gawthorpe collection, this colourful project offers plenty of opportunity to explore the expressive stitches and motifs of traditional crewelwork. Dates and venue TBC.
The amazing health benefits of practicing embroidery
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Lowers blood pressure
Embroidery calms the nervous system, promotes relaxation, and contributes to lower blood pressure, reducing stress for improved well-being.
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Regulates breath
Engaging in embroidery encourages mindful, rhythmic stitching, promoting focused breathing patterns that can induce a sense of calm and relaxation.
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Calms nervous system
Embroidery, with its repetitive and rhythmic hand movements, engages the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels.
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Form deep social bonds
Our online community fosters connection through a shared creative space, encouraging communication and supporting the exchange of ideas, nurturing deep social bonds among members.
