Milanese and European Laces - NEW VENUECourse Full - Add me to Waiting List6th Mar to 8th Mar 2026
Tutor: Claire BonitoFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course with a primary focus on Milanese lace with other European laces supported. This course offers individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate..... read more

As always an excellent course. Claire is so approachable and willing to help with any lace problem big or small. Her knowledge and skill of lace making is unbelievable. I simply love Claire's lace courses and can't wait for the next one!

Japanese Embroidery - NEW VENUE10th Apr to 12th Apr 2026
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Great room for our course - excellent lighting and space for everyone to work. Very easy to book. Would highly recommend booking courses with them.

Textiles: DIVIDE - REARRANGE - FRAGMENT - STITCH11th Apr to 12th Apr 2026
Tutor: Janet EdmondsSaturday to Sunday

This course aims to build designs using contrasting surfaces and to explore a range of stitches to implement them. It is suitable for those wishing to make a unique and personal textile and who would like some help to achieve this. Beginners and the more advanced are both welcome..... read more

Janet is an excellent tutor and shares her knowledge and resources so generously. Thoroughly enjoyed the course.

Honiton Lace - NEW VENUE15th May to 17th May 2026
Tutor: Alison ThoburnFriday to Sunday

This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to the experienced. The aim is to tailor the course to the individual. For those new to the discipline, instruction will be given using a project which covers the basic techniques. The more experienced Honiton lacemaker will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in technique, design, and interpretation..... read more

Soooo good to have a honiton lace class back at Missenden and Alison provided lots of help and was very patient.

Japanese Embroidery - NEW VENUE5th Jun to 7th Jun 2026
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Great room for our course - excellent lighting and space for everyone to work. Very easy to book. Would highly recommend booking courses with them.

Bedfordshire and Bucks Point Lace - NEW VENUE5th Jun to 7th Jun 2026
Tutor: Louise WestFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course on Bedfordshire and Bucks Point lace, with individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The pattern can be supplied before the course by contacting the tutor. This course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate. .... read more

Louise was a great teacher and her knowledge was amazing. (Summer School 2023)

Liberating Log Cabin Patchwork - NEW VENUE6th Jun to 7th Jun 2026
Tutor: Janice Gunner MA MSDCSaturday to Sunday

Create a unique piece of patchwork to frame or make into a panel for a bag, cushion cover or placemat. You will be working with beautiful Japanese Indigo fabrics from a kit and my book Liberating Log Cabin. I will guide you on how to make this stunning version of Log Cabin patchwork by machine..... read more

"Excellent, enjoyable day." (Summer School 2019)