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Classes in Person

USA EGA National Seminar 2025
Dallas, Texas

The EGA National Seminar is an annual gathering of dedicated embroiderers from across the United States, offering a full week of workshops, exhibitions, and community events. The 2025 seminar will take place in Dallas, Texas, from November 12 to 16, and I’m honoured to be teaching three in-person classes as part of the official program.

Northern Mockingbird Goldwork Brooch – In-Person Class (USA)


A two-day intermediate class featuring a dimensional goldwork and stumpwork brooch inspired by the Northern Mockingbird. Students will work with traditional and coloured metal threads to create a lively, layered piece, learning couching, padding, cutwork, and fine shaping.

🪡 Class Dates: Wednesday & Thursday, November 12–13, 2025
📍 Location: Dallas, TX – EGA National Seminar 2025
📧 To register, visit: EGA WEBSITE

Introductory Goldwork Floral Wreath – In-Person Class (USA)


A one-day beginner class based on a 19th-century floral pattern. This elegant design introduces core goldwork techniques such as couching, cutwork, and the use of purls and padding, all while creating a soft and luminous floral composition.

🪡 Class Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
📍 Location: Dallas, TX – EGA National Seminar 2025
📧 To register, visit: EGA WEBSITE

Koi Fish Goldwork Brooch – In-Person Class (USA)


A two-day class exploring dimensional goldwork and stumpwork to create a lively koi fish brooch. Techniques include raised work, couching, blending coloured purls, and fine shaping. The design is full of movement, sparkle, and layered depth.

🪡 Class Dates: Saturday & Sunday, November 15–16, 2025
📍 Location: Dallas, TX – EGA National Seminar 2025
📧 To register, visit: EGA WEBSITE

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Goldwork Frog Scissors Fob
USA EGA TOUR 2025

Goldwork Frog Scissor Fob – US Tour 2025
A lively two-dimensional goldwork frog worked in traditional and coloured metal threads, finished as a charming scissor fob. Suitable for confident beginners and intermediate stitchers.

🪡 Saturday, November 1 – Boston, MA
📧 Contact: Deb Damrell  ard1nerega@gmail.com

🪡 Monday, November 3 – Knoxville, TN
📧 Contact: Elizabeth Bozievich  elizabethbozievich@gmail.com

🪡 Wednesday, November 5 – Melbourne, FL
📧 Contact: Sherie Jenkins \ sherie789@gmail.com

🪡 Friday, November 21 – Camarillo, CA
📧 Contact: Margaret Barnett  margaret730@yahoo.com

If you'd like to join one of these classes and aren't a member of the hosting chapter, feel free to reach out to the organiser listed or contact Faculty2025@egausa.org to be connected with the group.

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Goldwork Sad Hedgehog
USA EGA TOUR 2025

Sad Hedgehog Goldwork Ornament – In-Person Class (USA)


A gentle and expressive goldwork hedgehog stitched with a mix of techniques including couching, appliqué and more . T

his design is full of personality and perfect for those who enjoy detailed, characterful embroidery in a small format.

🪡 Class Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
📍 Location: Fairfax, VA (USA)
📧 To register, contact: Alison Kearney – oatlandspresident@gmail.com

If you're not a member of the hosting chapter, you are still welcome to join. Please feel free to contact the organiser directly or reach out to Faculty2025@egausa.org to be connected with the group.

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Goldwork Robin Brooch
USA EGA TOUR 2025

Goldwork Robin Brooch – In-Person Class (USA)


A richly textured goldwork robin stitched with a mix of traditional metal threads and surface techniques. This design blends softness and sparkle, using padding, couching, cutwork, and coloured metal threads to bring the bird to life. The finished piece can be made into a brooch or framed.

🪡 Class Dates: Friday & Saturday, November 7–8, 2025
📍 Location: Naples, FL (USA)
📧 To register, contact: Betty Baechle – betbaechle@comcast.net

🪡 Class Dates: Tuesday & Wednesday, November 18–19, 2025
📍 Location: Salt Lake City, UT (USA)
📧 To register, contact: Heather Callahan – wasatch@rmrega.org

If you're not a member of the hosting chapter, you are still welcome to attend. Feel free to contact the organiser directly or email Faculty2025@egausa.org to be connected with the group.

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Goldwork Cornflower Wreath
Saturday 10th May 2025  BOOK NOW
At The London Embroidery School

Where? At  Hawthorne & Heaney Studio, 15A Hanover Street London W1S 1YJ

 

When? Saturday 10th May from 10 am to 16.00 Hrs

 

Does it include the supplies? Yes, the workshop includes the kit made by me with all the materials necessary to complete the project and the London Embroidery School has the hoops and clamps for you to sit down and start embroidering. 

 

To ensure a personalised learning experience for each student, we are offering very limited spaces. 

You can book it directly from their website. Please do send me a message if you have any questions about the class.

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