Online Introduction to Floral Embroidery
Sunday 22nd February 2026, 18:00-20:30 GMT, on Zoom
This beginners level hand embroidery workshop is two and a half hours long and take space online via Zoom which is a really easy to use platform for online meetings (this is something you must have access to in order to do the workshop). Information on how to download this and what you will need for the workshop will be sent via email once you book your place. The workshop will be available re-watch for two weeks after the class which will be sent via email soon after the workshop is finished.
What will you learn?
In this workshop you will learn a variety of ways of using hand embroidery to create floral designs, inspired by Lora’s own work, you will learn some techniques for creating petals, centres, stems and leaves, some of which Lora showcases in her book Stitch in Bloom. You will learn some core embroidery stitches and how you can use them with a variety of materials to produce different outcomes. Each participant will come away with a floral sampler and some new ideas and techniques to work with, all using hand embroidery.
Materials
Participants will need:
A square of calico (roughly 40x40cm)
A variety of embroidery needles
1 x Packing needle or upholstery needles
Embroidery thread in a few different colours
A reel of standard sewing thread
A variety of small strips of materials to use in the workshop such as soutache braid, ribbon, wool yarn, and fabric strips
Small sharp scissors
A pencil
A small (6 inch) sewing hoop or similar size
Full information will be sent out when tickets are purchased, there will be recording of the workshop which will be available to watch for two weeks after the class.
Refund Policy
We can refund your ticket up to two weeks in advance of the day of your workshop. There will be a recording of the workshop sent out if you cannot make it to the live workshop.
If you ask for a refund after that time we will not be able to refund your ticket. It may be possible to transfer your ticket to a future workshop date. Please contact Lora if you have any questions at hello@loraavedian.com