We are delighted to welcome Anna Victoria to The Stitchery Studio, all the way from Melbourne in Australia! Nicki has long admired her gorgeous makes and is excited to have her come teach here in rural Northamptonshire.

There are three days in total with Anna to choose from including bracelets, brooches and pin cushions. Day one, Friday 27th August, will be a brooch making class. Class runs from 10am - 4pm with a break for lunch. A light sandwich lunch will be provided together with tea, coffee and biscuits. This is a great opportunity to learn from an international artist - it will be Anna’s first visit to teach in the UK and we are excited to introduce her to our Stitchery community.

Class Description below:

Anna is an Australian textile artist who works from her home studio creating whimsical, story-rich pieces, many of which form wearable works of art. Her work blends fabric, embroidery, embellishment and illustration, with a focus on mindful hand-stitching and a deep love of the creative process.

In this workshop, Anna will guide you through making a stunning botanical brooch using silk, velvet, wire and beads. You will learn an array of techniques to create volume, depth of colour and texture in your piece. The end result is a soft and sculptural brooch – inspired by old-world florals but with a fresh, contemporary feel. 

You’ll learn how to shape and stitch petals, embellish with beads, add embroidery and sculpt leaves with wirework so your piece has gentle movement, texture and life. 

Although some hand-sewing experience is recommended for this workshop, it is adaptable for all levels, and a wonderful opportunity to see how even simple techniques and traditional embroidery stitches can be used in new ways to craft an organic piece of gorgeous wearable art.

All materials are included in a beautifully curated kit, with several colourways available to choose from on the day.