Online Course

An introduction to appliqué - working with silk organza

JOIN NOW access until 31 Aug 2025

This online course covers the fundamentals and introduces you to the techniques Emily uses to make her delicate appliqué pictures. She carefully guides you through making test pieces and constructing Still-lifes.

The course is comprised of video tutorials, a downloadable workbook, live Q&A ‘s on zoom*, plus access to a private facebook group where you can compare notes with other people on the course and ask Emily questions. If you prefer not to use facebook you can also ask Emily questions in the comments section at the bottom of the lesson pages.

The content is equivalent to a 4/5 day class but is structured so you can go at your own pace. You can download and keep the workbook for future reference. This course is available with or without a fabric pack please click on the option you prefer in the shop or below.

Access from 9 September 2024 - 31 August 2025

First zoom Q&A Saturday 12 October 2024 7pm BST

Get a taste of Emily’s teaching style.

In this video Emily explains the materials she’ll be using. If you you decide to book a place Emily will send you the link to a full Materials and Equipment list with a few UK stockist suggestions.

LESSONS

Materials and Equipment

Test pieces

Layering

Stitching


Still lifes

Cutting complex shapes

Transferring an image (includes drawing and touches on using fabric paint).

Stitching for description

Combining all the elements

A NARRATED SLIDE SHOW

Frequently Ask Questions

Can I start the course today?

I have designed the course so you can start at a time that is convenient. If you miss the Live Q&A’s you will be able to see the recordings on the course webpage. The Facebook Group is also there to ask questions.

I don’t use Facebook can I still ask you questions?

Yes, If you prefer not to use Facebook you can ask questions at the bottom of each lesson.

Since this course launched, Emily has been receiving lots of lovely feedback.

Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge, techniques- and for producing a clear and very user friendly workshop. While we are (unfortunately) not in person gathering around tables admiring one another's work - through the FB page and live Q&A it surprisingly feels similar. It's my first time in such a venue and it's much more connected than I anticipated. Well done! - Sandy

I’m feeling totally bereft .. all I have left of your course is the slide show, I’m leaving that until later. Do you have any idea how much I’m going to miss you sitting at my kitchen counter chatting away in your lovely conversational way whilst imparting knowledge as you do so? Your class has been delightful, I’ve learnt and been inspired by you. - Gillian

Thank you so much! Everything is all very clear, concise and enjoyable to watch and listen to. I get lost in the time I spend creating and what a lovely thing that is. - Roni

Your course especially has been a revelation. Appliqué can sound a little old fashioned but what you are doing is so fresh and dare I say innovative, that it has really helped corral some of my erratic ideas. Thank you so much for putting this course together and sharing your special work. It was an absolute pleasure to participate and you were a delight to watch. Bravo! - Jo

Emily has many years experience teaching and has delivered classes for West Dean College, Selvedge Magazine, Embroiderers Guild and TextileArtist.org to name a few. This course is new but here is some student feedback from other courses and classes.

  Hi Emily, just to let you know how much I enjoyed the webinar you did for Sue Stone’s Stitch Your Story class, it was so clear and I learnt such a lot from you! I have always admired your beautiful embroidery and it was a real treat that you shared so much with us! Felt so lucky that you were able to drop in to my home in New Zealand despite the lockdown!
Best wishes, Katherine

Thank you for your course at West Dean this weekend! I so enjoyed it and really appreciated your help and encouragement and being so generous with your knowledge. I feel I have more direction for my work in the coming months.- Annabel Forrest - short course student

It was a wonderful wonderful week.  I so valued your leadership in guiding us through a new stitch technique; and being so sharing of all your expertise and knowledge;  AND for me personally, helping me think outside the box.  Everyone thought it was a wonderful week.... learning another stitch technique and "laughing" .  Good for the soul. - Priscilla