Hybrid Embroidery Classes

Explore the art of embroidery at your own speed with our Hybrid online classes which also include Live Online Sessions. Designed for flexibility and creativity, these courses allow you to learn whenever it suits you, making it easy to fit embroidery into your schedule. With high-quality video lessons and comprehensive resources, you’ll have everything you need to master new techniques and elevate your skills—all from the comfort of home.

Why Choose Hybrid Embroidery Classes?

Is a Hybrid Class Right For You?

A Hybrid Class combines the flexibility of Self-Paced learning with the support and connection of Live Online Sessions. Most of the course is self-paced, allowing you to work through the lessons whenever it suits you, wherever you are in the world.

This blended approach is ideal if you can't commit to attending a regular Live Online Class because of work, family commitments, time zones, travel or health reasons. You'll enjoy the freedom to learn at your own pace, knowing there are also opportunities to join Live Online Sessions for extra guidance, encouragement and connection with fellow stitchers.

If you can't attend the Live Online Sessions, don't worry. Every lesson and teaching resource is available 24/7, so you can revisit them whenever you need and learn in a way that fits around your life.

Learn at Your Own Pace
There's no need to keep up with anyone else. Your lessons are available whenever you're ready, so you can pause, rewatch videos as often as you like, and practise each technique until you feel confident before moving on.

Clear, Step-by-Step Tuition
Every lesson includes detailed video tutorials that guide you through each technique, breaking stitches and processes down into easy-to-follow steps. Every lesson has been designed to feel like I'm right there with you, guiding you through each stitch at a calm, manageable pace.

Build Strong Embroidery Skills
Rather than simply creating a finished project, you'll develop a solid understanding of embroidery techniques that you can carry forward into your future stitching. By focusing on strong foundations, you'll gain the confidence to tackle new projects with ease.

Join Live Online Sessions
Each term you'll have the opportunity to join three optional Live Online Sessions via Zoom. These relaxed and friendly sessions are a wonderful chance to ask questions, request demonstrations, share your progress and enjoy stitching alongside fellow students from around the world.

Personal Support When You Need It
If you'd like more individual guidance, you can also book a private one-to-one Zoom session with Sara. Whether you need help overcoming a tricky technique, personalised feedback on your work, or simply a little extra encouragement, these sessions are available for a small additional fee.

How it works

Choose Your Course

Browse our range of Hybrid Classes and choose the course that inspires you. Each course has a set start date, so everyone begins the journey together, creating a wonderful sense of community while still allowing you the flexibility to learn at your own pace.

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Receive Your Materials & Access To The Course

Once enrolled, you’ll have immediate access to all the introductory course materials, so you can prepare yourself ready for when class starts. You’ll also receive your materials with everything you need.

Learn, Stitch & Connect

New video content is released weekly, giving you a gentle structure without feeling overwhelming. Learn at your own pace, revisit lessons whenever you need, and join Live Online Sessions for guidance, demonstrations and the chance to connect with fellow stitchers around the world.

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What’s Included?

• High-Quality Video Tutorials: Professional, easy-to-follow videos covering each technique in detail.

• Resources: Downloadable stitch plans, design templates, and a materials/equipment list for each course. An additional suppliers list is also provided.

• Unlimited Access: Review course content as many times as you’d like; there are no time limits on your learning.

Perfect for All Skill Levels! Our Hybrid courses are ideal for beginners, intermediates, and experienced embroiderers alike. Whether you’re looking to start with the basics or explore specialised techniques you’ll find a course that fits your needs.

Deep Dive Into Beading - Hybrid

Build, Refine & Master the Art of Beading

This is an in-depth course where we will explore an exciting range of beautiful beading techniques, including bead and sequin application, tambour beading, fringing, crystal application, beaded flowers and many more.

Over many years of working with beads, sequins and intricate embellishment, I’ve developed a deep love for these techniques and I’m delighted to be able to share that knowledge and experience with you.

As always, there will be a strong focus on technique, helping you to develop your skills and achieve the best possible results. You will learn not only how to create stunning embellished details, but also the knowledge and confidence to apply these techniques to your own future projects.

For the first time, this in-depth beading course is being offered in our new Hybrid Class format, combining the flexibility of self-paced learning with the support and connection of Live Online Sessions.

Coming Soon: Hybrid Deep Dives

I’m excited to be exploring the possibility of bringing some of my most popular Deep Dives to a new Hybrid Class format.

If you’ve been waiting for the chance to join one of these courses, add your name to the waitlist and be the first to hear when they become available.

These courses will be brought to life in the same thoughtful Hybrid format, combining detailed video tuition, beautiful materials and the opportunity to connect through Live Online Sessions.

Deep Dive Into Stumpwork - Hybrid

Explore an exciting range of stumpwork techniques

Discover the wonderful world of raised embroidery and learn how to bring your stitching to life with this beautiful three-dimensional technique. You’ll learn a variety of padding techniques that help create depth, different needlelace stitches to explore texture and three dimensional wired shapes to create raised details, this Deep Dive explores the magic of Stumpwork embroidery.

Join the waitlist to be the first to hear when this course becomes available as a Hybrid Class.

Deep Dive Into Jacobean- Hybrid

EXPAND YOUR CONFIDENCE IN BASIC SURFACE EMBROIDERY STITCHES

This course offers an ideal introduction to a diverse range of Surface Embroidery stitches commonly used in Jacobean Crewelwork, along with other essential embroidery techniques. Throughout the course, you will not only develop your skills but also gain confidence in mastering the fundamental stitches to ensure precision and technique.

If you’d love to experience this Deep Dive in a flexible Hybrid format, add your name to the waitlist and be the first to know when it launches.

Deep Dive Into Whitework - Hybrid

Refine & Master the Art of Whitework

Immerse yourself in the elegance and delicacy of whitework embroidery. This Deep Dive explores a beautiful range of techniques that add depth and texture to your designs.

This course is designed for both beginners and experienced stitchers who want to master a wide variety of Whitework techniques such as Pulled & Drawn Thread, Cutwork, Eyelets and Ayrshire fillings to name a few.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed about where to start or struggling to achieve neat stitches, this course is your solution. With step-by-step tutorials and expert tips, you’ll go from feeling unsure to stitching confidently and improving with every project.

If you’d like to join this course in a Hybrid format, add your name to the waitlist and I’ll keep you updated with future plans.

Deep Dive Into Trellis- Hybrid

EXPLORE THE EXCITING & VARIED WORLD OF TRELLIS PATTERNS

A fun and exciting course that explores a huge variety of Trellis Patterns and their fillings. Worked in a mix of materials such as silk, wool, beads and Goldwork threads, you’ll learn how to create straight, even and parallel trellis grids along with a huge variety of filling stitches that transform them from simple and elegant to textured and complicated.

If you’d like to join this course in a Hybrid format, add your name to the waitlist and I’ll keep you updated with future plans.

What Our Students Say

  • <autoplay speed=3></autoplay>"I’m so happy that I took the plunge "

    I’m so happy that I took the plunge (no pun intended) and signed up for the Deep Dive into Goldwork.  Sara is an amazing tutor and has thought of everything to make this an enjoyable and achievable course.  I would highly recommend Sara and her fabulous course without hesitation.

    Lesley

  • "I really have the highest praise for Sara"

    I am writing as a student of Sara Rickards who has been thrilled to learn all of the new techniques in her Deep Dive into Goldwork course. We are into the 3rd term and I am in awe of Sara's abilities--both as an embroiderer and as a teacher. This is the third course that I've taken from Sara and I plan on signing up for a fourth.

    Noreen Hickok

  • "Sara clearly enjoys teaching"

    Sara clearly enjoys teaching and likes interacting with people which gives the course a great atmosphere (both online and in person). Her explanations are crystal clear, she has additional recordings of her Zoom classes that allow reference to the demonstration, and even her kits are clearly explained and well-ordered. Sara always comes up with beautiful things to do and is very patient as we less experienced/talented students try to imitate her techniques. I don't think that any of us can go wrong by learning from such a creative, patient person.

    Noreen Hickok

  • "Sara is an excellent teacher."

    Sara is an excellent teacher. Not only does she show the history and technical execution of stitches and techniques, but she also shows us how to modify and develop the techniques. She supports, advises, and encourages us when we are stuck.

    Andrejka

  • "I shall be signing up for the course next year"

    I have completed both the Deep dive into Goldwork and Stumpwork courses and find Sara a very clear tutor who is very patient with her students . Nothing is too much trouble and I have looked forward to the zoom course each week on both the courses. I shall be signing up for the course next year.

    Julia