Forget-Me-Not - Online Festival Class

Natalie Dupuis
Beginner

Join Natalie Dupuis for a one-day beginner class exploring silk shading and gold thread as you stitch a charming Forget-Me-Not from her Book of Days design. Perfect for newcomers to silk and gold couching, this class introduces the basics of silk shading using beautiful coloured silks and adds a touch of luxury with delicate gold thread. Natalie’s expert, encouraging guidance will help you master foundational techniques and create a delightful flower, making this the perfect introduction to the world of fine embroidery.

18 February 2026 at 4pm

1 day

Crewel Work

$430.00

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Forget-Me-Not - Online Festival Class
About the Design

Book of Days: Pansy

Discover the beauty of silk shading and goldwork in this one-day beginner class with acclaimed embroiderer Natalie Dupuis. You will create a delicate Forget Me Not in an option of three colours of DeVere silks, inspired by Natalie’s Book of Days design - a project specially chosen for its elegance and approachability for newcomers to silk embroidery.

Throughout the day, Natalie will guide you step-by-step through the techniques involved including Long & Short stitch, couched passing thread, and applying spangles. She will teach you how to blend colours smoothly and achieve subtle dimension in your stitching. You will also learn how to add shimmering accents with gold thread, bringing a touch of luxury to your work. As you stitch, Natalie will share insights into her creative process and the inspiration behind the Book of Days collection.

By the end of the class, you will have a beautiful floral motif, new skills in silk and gold embroidery, and the confidence to continue exploring this timeless art form. Perfect for anyone eager to start their silk journey!

Meet Your Tutor

Natalie Dupuis

Embroidery Tutor and Professional Educator

Canada 🇨🇦

Holding a Masters in Education, Natalie Dupuis turned her experience in education to hand embroidery after having children, transforming passion for needlework into a thriving career, with a particular focus on the traditional art of or nué.
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Class Details

Class Details

18 February 2026

The Forget Me Not class will take place on:

18 February at 4-10pm UK time (with a 2-hour break at 6pm)

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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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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 to:

- Use a desktop computer of 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.

What Else Will I Need?

Frames & Other Equipment

In addition to the kit, you will need:

- A ring frame with paddle base or barrel clamp (the exact size you will need will be provided soon)
- Embroidery scissors
- A lamp and/or magnifier if needed

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