Live Online Events & Classes
All Live Events
Online Event: Upcoming Release Demo - Book of Psalms with Kate Barlow
Phillipa welcomes Kate to our monthly Q&A slot to share a sneak peek of an upcoming release and free demonstration of the wonderful Book of Psalms!
Online Event: Give Back Friday 2026 - 27-29 November 2026
Celebrate creativity, community and giving back with our annual weekend of free online events.
From 27–29 November, we’re stepping away from the usual Black Friday sales and turning our attention to the Eamont Tapestry – a monumental ten-panel embroidery marking the 1,100th anniversary of the birth of England.
Join us for free mini-classes and lectures exploring the tapestry, its history and its creation by volunteers in our Appleby studios. Materials packs will be available from the end of October for those wishing to stitch along.
From 27–29 November, we’re stepping away from the usual Black Friday sales and turning our attention to the Eamont Tapestry – a monumental ten-panel embroidery marking the 1,100th anniversary of the birth of England.
Join us for free mini-classes and lectures exploring the tapestry, its history and its creation by volunteers in our Appleby studios. Materials packs will be available from the end of October for those wishing to stitch along.
In-Person Class: Mellerstain Firescreen with Harriet Roberts - 7-9 June 2027
Discover the Mellerstain Firescreen, a beautiful Arts & Crafts embroidery from the collection at Mellerstain House. Join Crewel Work Company Master Stitcher Harriet Roberts at M’s Canvas House in Lexington, Kentucky, from 7–9 June, to recreate your choice of designs from this collection and explore its rich colours and traditional crewelwork techniques.
Price excludes Kit
Price excludes Kit
In-Person Class: Gawthorpe Parrot with Harriet Roberts - 30 Nov-2 Dec 2027
Step inside the extraordinary stitched world of Crewel Work Company Master Stitcher Harriet Roberts at her home in Oxford, Mississippi. From 30 November–2 December, stitch the beautiful Gawthorpe Parrots – a design Harriet helped develop for our 2025 Gawthorpe Retreat – surrounded by her collection of finished Crewel Work Company pieces.
Price excludes Kit
Price excludes Kit
Online Event: Lady Anne's Needlework Festival - 13-27 February 2027
Join our team of tutors online from 13–27 February for two weeks celebrating historic embroidery, creativity and the joy of stitching together.
Enjoy a series of fun technique classes, learn from some of our favourite tutors, and discover a collection of new kits inspired by the extraordinary British collections we are privileged to work with. Evening lectures and films roundoff this annual event in style!
Enjoy a series of fun technique classes, learn from some of our favourite tutors, and discover a collection of new kits inspired by the extraordinary British collections we are privileged to work with. Evening lectures and films roundoff this annual event in style!
The amazing health benefits of practicing embroidery
-
Lowers blood pressure
Embroidery calms the nervous system, promotes relaxation, and contributes to lower blood pressure, reducing stress for improved well-being.
-
Regulates breath
Engaging in embroidery encourages mindful, rhythmic stitching, promoting focused breathing patterns that can induce a sense of calm and relaxation.
-
Calms nervous system
Embroidery, with its repetitive and rhythmic hand movements, engages the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels.
-
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.
