Embroidery, Stitching and Needlecraft Classes - Sydney

We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.

• Please see scheduled class for delivery format.
• Online classes delivered via livestream video over Zoom.

Have you ever wanted to learn hand embroidery skills, a new stitch technique or perhaps finish off an old craft project?

This hands-on course will teach you most forms of embroidery techniques, including surface stitchery, traditional embroidery, smocking, embellishments including beading, patchwork and quilting, crochet, heirloom sewing and more.

This course is suitable for beginners or those wanting to improve their current skills.

By the end of the course you will have learnt specific skills and techniques in embroidery, stitching and needlecraft and produced a sample or product in your chosen technique.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Course Outline

This course will involve a combination of teacher demonstrations and student practical work. You will complete individual projects at your own pace with guidance from the tutor.

In this course you can learn:

• Hand embroidery for various techniques
• Whitework
• Shadow work
• Wool embroidery
• Hardanger
• Crewel work
• Pulled and drawn thread
• Cross stitch
• Ribbon embroidery
• Canvas work
• Shisha work
• Tambour work
• Embellishments including beading
• Patchwork and quilting
• Applique
• Candlewicking
• Smocking
• Heirloom sewing
• Stumpwork
• Knitting
• Crochet
• Garment construction

Course Outcome

By the end of the course you will have learnt specific skills and techniques in embroidery, stitching and needlecraft and produced a sample or product in your chosen technique.

What to Bring

Each week you will need to bring:

• Pen and notebook
• Pencil
• Embroidery scissors
• Pins
• Tape measure
• Embroidery hoop (20cm is a good size)
• Selection of hand sewing needles
• Selection of embroidery threads
• 30cm piece of plain cotton material for practice stitches
• Thimble

Prerequisite: Desirable

Students do not need to have any prior knowledge of any embroidery, stitching and needlecraft techniques.

This class is suitable for beginners to advanced levels of embroidery skills.

Important Information

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Delivery Mode

• We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.
• To check the delivery mode of the course you are interested in please view the class timetable.

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Interaction with your trainer and other students

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

Remote learning: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material via interactive livestream video classes online.

Remote learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Livestream video classes online
• Interaction with your trainer and other students during livestream video sessions

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!