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Hand & Lock School: Christmas Ribbon Goldwork Lettering Taster Course

Christmas Ribbons Online Taster

Name: Christmas Ribbons Online Taster
Brand: Hand & Lock School
SKU: SCHONLCR-1
Price: 25.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

By Hand & Lock School

£25.00

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Time and Date

December 1st 2025 ( 2-5pm) December 1st 2025 (6-9pm)

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Important Information

Description

Location: Via Zoom

Duration: 3 hours

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO KIT WITH THIS COURSE, PLEASE USE THE KIT LIST TO SOURCE YOUR MATERIALS

Hand & Lock’s new Christmas Ribbons taster is a festive and creative embroidery course where you can design your own custom velvet ribbons with an initial of your choice. Delivered via Zoom, this session gives you the freedom to select the colour of your velvet ribbon, allowing you to tailor it to your personal holiday style or décor theme. Using traditional embroidery techniques, you’ll learn how to add a monogram or initial to your ribbon, creating a beautiful, bespoke design. These personalised ribbons are perfect for adding a special touch to your Christmas tree or enhancing your table settings—wrap them around the base of candles, glasses or even gift packages. With high-resolution cameras and expert guidance, you’ll enjoy a relaxed and interactive learning experience, all from the comfort of home. By the end of the class, you’ll have a handcrafted ribbon that adds a unique and elegant element to your festive decorations, making your holiday season extra special.

Techniques & Breakdown

This exciting taster class offers a beautiful intro into the art of goldwork embroidery, starting from the very basics of the technique. Our expert tutors will guide you through fundamental skills, including threading a needle, applying Pearl Purl outline and filling with gorgeous Cutwork. (with tips and tricks from our tutors). Delve into the diverse characteristics and properties of various metal threads, followed by immersive instruction on their use, allowing you to bring to life an exquisite design that showcases your new found skill.

Materials & Kits

Before every taster course, we ensure that all students are fully prepared by providing a detailed kit list well in advance. This list includes all the materials and tools you'll need to participate in the session, along with direct links to recommended suppliers, making it easy for you to source everything ahead of time. You will need: Gold Pearl Purl, Smooth Purl, Yellow Gutermann’s thread, Velvet Ribbon, Silk Organza 40x40cm piece, Embroidery Needles size 12, 10 inch Hoop and Embroidery Scissors.

If you are struggling to source any of the materials required for this course, please drop us an email to school@handembroidery.com and we will email you with our curated Suppliers List.

Important Information

- Check your shipping address and email are correct before ordering.

- Please read all of the the course description information above and the technical and shipping information below before booking your course.

- All courses are non refundable, if you cannot attend please let us know as soon as possible and we will try to move you to another course.

- If you have any questions please check our FAQ's page here.

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External Embroidery Course with Kew Gardens - Daisy Teaching

How the Course Works

Technical Information

Our online courses are delivered via Zoom using a high-quality visualiser for close-up stitching. We record each session so you can catch up or revise later. You’ll also be added to a dedicated WhatsApp group, where students and tutors can connect, share photos, ask questions and cheer each other on.

See our guide to downloading Zoom and WhatsApp here

All courses are run on UK time, please check here for help converting to another time zone.

Shipping Information

All of the materials for your course will be shipped to you, unless otherwise stated in the product description.

UK Shipping - Parcels will be sent via Royal Mail Tracked 3 days before the course start date, at the latest.

International Shipping - Parcels are shipped via express courier 2 weeks before the course start date, at the latest. If you book in the 2 week window, we cannot guarantee on-time delivery.

Additional Items in Your Order - If you place an order that includes both your course and other shop items, these will all be shipped together with your kit. If you would like non-course items sooner, please place a separate order.

PO Boxes / Third Party Couriers - Please do not use PO Boxes or third-party courier addresses. Hand & Lock cannot be held responsible for delays, lost parcels or additional costs.

Please be sure to double check your shipping address and email

External Course with Kew Gardens - Lucy Martin teaching

Teaching Style

Hand & Lock’s embroidery courses are renowned for their welcoming, community-focused atmosphere, where students of all levels are embraced as part of the Hand & Lock family. With small class sizes and attentive, personable tutors, every student receives tailored guidance and encouragement to help them achieve their creative goals. The school fosters a supportive environment where camaraderie flourishes and lifelong friendships are often formed over a shared passion for embroidery. Students frequently remark on the approachable nature of the tutors, who go above and beyond to share their expertise while celebrating each individual's progress. Beyond technical instruction, Hand & Lock creates a space where creativity thrives and students leave not just with enhanced skills but with cherished memories of collaboration, inspiration and a true sense of belonging to an extraordinary community.