Lady Anne's Needlework Online Festival 2026

Our next Lady Anne's Needlework Festival celebrates a special Scottish needlework collection that has been part of our lives at CWC for over 30 years. It's now time to tell the full story! Class bookings coming soon.

20 Zoom Workshops

8 Special Events

6 Special Guests

3 Film Screenings

All Access Pass

15-28 February 2026

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Glamis Castle

Each year, we invite stitchers from around the world to immerse themselves in a single, renowned needlework collection. Through exclusive workshops, lectures, and specially produced films - created only for this event - we explore historic embroideries in depth, always with the aim of honouring and preserving the work of the original makers.

This year, we are thrilled to turn our attention to Glamis Castle (pronounced “Glahmz” !) - one of Scotland’s most impressive royal residences. Glamis has been the ancestral seat of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372 and was the beloved childhood home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother .

Over the course of two weeks, we will explore family textiles stitched by the women of the Strathmore family between the 17th and 20th centuries . Our event programme has been inspired by and curated in service of these textiles - so that, together, we can learn from their artistry, understand their stories, and carry their legacy forward with every stitch.

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Exclusive Designs for Live Class

During the festival, we will break out into live classes to learn the following beautiful designs by this year’s talented tutors.
Glamis Stomacher
Deborah Wilding
Deborah Wilding

2-days

£320.00
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Glamis Foxglove
Kate Barlow
Kate Barlow

2-days

Glamis Whitework
Di Kirchner
Di Kirchner

2-days

Glamis Countess Pillowe
Phillipa Turnbull
Phillipa Turnbull

2-days

Glamis Duck
Phillipa Turnbull
Phillipa Turnbull

1-day

Glamis Elephant
Phillipa Turnbull
Phillipa Turnbull

1-day

Braid Technique
Deborah Wilding
Deborah Wilding

1-day

Trellis Techniques
Deborah Wilding
Deborah Wilding

1-day

Silk Techniques for Beginners
Kate Barlow
Kate Barlow

1 Day

Forget-Me-Not
Natalie Dupuis
Natalie Dupuis

1-day

Tiny the Tabby
Hazel Blomkamp
Hazel Blomkamp

2-day

Full Event Schedule

Evening Events

Class Times

3 Timezones Covered

Join us for workshops live at times suitable for Asia/Australia, UK/Europe, and America.

Asia/Australia - 7am to 12pm UK time (1 hour break at 9am)
UK/Europe - 10am to 3pm UK time (1 hour break at 12pm)
North America - 4pm to 10pm UK time (2 hour break at 6pm to account for lecture session)

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Lecture: Lady Arbella by Sarah Gristwood

February 7 - £15

Best selling author Sarah Gristwood takes us into the remarkable and exciting life story of Lady Arbella, whose portrait is the subject of one of our festival designs.

Opening Session & Film Part I: The Story of Glamis Castle

February 15 - £15

Get to know this magnificent castle and the team behind the castle doors.

Lecture: Women of Glamis - Privilege and Privation by Ingrid Thomson

February 19 - £15

Glamis Castle’s story is deeply shaped by remarkable women across the centuries. From medieval princesses to artists, philanthropists, and modern royalty, their lives reflect courage, resilience, and influence. This talk honours figures such as Princess Johanna, Janet Douglas, Mary Queen of Scots, Mary Eleanor Bowes, Annie Jackson, the Bowes Lyon women, and the Queen Mother’s family.

Glamis Film, Part II: Helen, Dora & Cecilia & their embroideries

February 21 - £15

Get to know the remarkable women of Glamis and their embroideries. Our second film will show the wonderful family textile heirlooms created by Lady Helen, Dora and Cecilia, that exist in the castle still to this day. Q&A with Elizabeth Leeming

Lecture: Crewel Work discussion with Hazel & Phillipa

February 22 - £15

Join Phillipa and Hazel, who invite friends from across the crewel work world, including other designers, suppliers, and company owners to chat and discuss the nuances of this wonderful medium.

Lecture: Natalie Dupuis

February 24 - £15

Natalie host's a fascinating discussion about the benefits of tarnish and patina on your metal thread embroidery. Discover how to use it to your best advantage to enhance your heirloom.

Glamis Film, Part III: Conservation at Glamis

February 26 - £15

Our final film and a chance to dive deep into the technical aspects of conservation and looking after priceless textiles in a challenging environment. We will enjoy a Q&A with Conservator Sophie Younger after the screening.

Closing Session

February 28

Celebrate our achievements and look ahead to LAN 2027!

Fill your winter calendar with our evening events!

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Starts: Feb 15, 2026

Meet the Tutors

Our 2025 Tutors have created brand new designs, exclusive to the Lady Anne's Festival, to celebrate the spectacular Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Collection
 
Deborah Wilding
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.
 
Phillipa Turnbull
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
The founder of the The Crewel Work Company, Phillipa has over 30 years of experience as an embroidery tutor. She leads a fun and relaxed session packed with Crewel Work tips and tricks to get you feeling confident with your needle.
 
Kate Barlow
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Kate Barlow is a renowned embroidery artist celebrated for her expertise in a broad range of needlework techniques. With a deep passion for preserving and teaching traditional embroidery, Kate has dedicated her career to mastering the intricate art of hand embroidery.
 
Natalie Dupuis
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.
 
Di Kirchner
Australia 🇦🇺
Di is a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework’s Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery (2024). With over 20 years of experience designing, teaching, and contributing to Inspirations Studios publications, she specialises in traditional techniques such as needlelace and whitework.
 
Hazel Blomkamp
South Africa 🇿🇦
Hazel Blomkamp is a celebrated embroidery artist known for blending traditional crewelwork with contemporary design. Co-author of Crewelwork Then and Now and numerous other books, she inspires stitchers worldwide through her innovative techniques and engaging teaching style.
"The whole festival experience was excellent. Full credit to The Crewelwork Company for the wonderful selection of tutors and speakers, and for striking the balance between supporting newer stitchers and challenging the more experienced with engaging designs. The team’s efficient, friendly and professional service was also outstanding. Very well done to you all."
- Jillian Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
"Another wonderful Festival, thank you all! This is my third online Lady Anne’s Needlework Festival. Stitching and learning with people worldwide through Zoom has been a joy and a real comfort. I also love the monthly online get-togethers. The Crewel Work Company/Lady Anne’s Festival is truly special, and I feel very lucky to be part of it. Thank you to everyone involved."
- Sarah Reading, UK
"It was thoroughly enjoyable. I looked forward to each day with enthusiasm."
- Linda Texas, USA
"I loved it, thank you for a wonderful experience. The support and information throughout the Festival were excellent, and my stitching skills have already improved. I also loved the historical insights and academic knowledge shared. Thank you to everyone involved for such an inspiring and well-organised Festival. I’ve learnt so much and look forward to future events!"
- Anonynous
"I highly recommend The Crewel Work Company, Phillipa Turnbull and her incredible tutors and team for all your needlework needs! Dedication to excellence is second to none - thank you!"
— Lily Meyers
"Thank you for this extraordinary live class which surpassed all my expectations. This is really a dream come true: perfect organisation, talented tutors. In other words a perfect world: just us and embroidery. Nothing else to worry about."
— Genevieve Crewel Work Festival Attendee, 2023