Communion Linens
Fine Handmade Linens for the Altar
Classes & Workshops
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School of Needlework
Private Class Sessions - Individuals - Groups
Our specialized courses will help individuals obtain new levels of skill in church needlework with many classes listed below. These sessions are designed to provide the beginner - intermediate - or experienced embroiderer with traditional techniques that are timeless. We can provide excellent results for those interested the skills of embellishment - especially for altar linens.
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For those working in altar guilds, this is a great focused course to learn techniques that are not taught anywhere else. If you or a small group of friends are interested in attending, please contact us for information about our recommendations for affordable accommodations at the Historic Powhatan Resort in Historic Williamsburg, Virginia - 1 - 4 bedroom condos
We can accommodate up to 6-8 people for classes and courses . Contact us for more specific information.
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757.259.9400
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Basic Embroidery for Altar Linens
Church Needlework Series
Tuition: $250
9 am - 3 pm
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Dates:
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Ask about affordable Accommodations
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​A two day class exploring the Basics for fine hand embroidery on altar linens. The class will focus upon particular stitches used in fine hand embroidered motifs found on Altar Linens and Altar Cloths. ​
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The class provides a sampler with motifs focusing upon foundation stitches used in fine linen embroidery. Although basic and simple, we assist the embroiderer to focus upon perfecting their stitches to an excellent standard.
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Perfect for Beginners to experienced embroiderers.
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Whitework Embroidery for Altar Linens
Church Needlework Series
Tuition: $250
9 am - 3 pm
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Dates
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A Two Day class in the techniques of whitework embroidery. This is key to beautiful embroidered linens for the Altar. The class will focus upon particular stitches and perfecting techniques used in making fine Altar Linens and Altar Cloths. We will also explore the transferring of motifs onto fine linen. ​
This class builds upon the Basic embroidery class - we recommend basic embroidery as a prerequisite to whitework.
Sacred Crosses in Embroidery
Church Needlework Series
Tuition: $250
9 am - 3 pm
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Dates:
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A Day Class on fine hand embroidered Sacred Crosses. You will be using the basics and whitework to accomplish this. We will explore the finer techniques in mastering this style of hand embroidery especially focusing upon the embroidery found on altar linens.
​A sampler is provided with 3 traditional cross motifs in 3 sizes to explore and practice in our two evening sessions. ​
Prerequisite: Basic - Whitework
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Also will be available for purchase:
Sacred Cross Embroidery Kits
Order Ready to Stitch Purificators or Lavabo Towels
Choice of Floss Colors and Cross Motifs
Sacred Monograms in Embroidery
Church Needlework Series
​Tuition: $250
9 am - 3 pm
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Dates:
Call to Schedule Your Own Private Course
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​A Day Class on fine hand embroidered Sacred Monograms and Motifs found on Altar Linens and Altar Cloths. This is a continuing exploration - taking the previous stitches to the next level of development to accomplish finer mastery of this unique style of hand embroidery.
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Prerequisite: Basic - Whitework Embroidery
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Also Available for Purchase:
Sacred Monogram Embroidery Kits
Order Ready to Stitch Palls or Corporals
Choice of Floss Colors and Monogram Motifs
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Hand Hemstitching I-II
Mastering Linens Series
​Tuition: $220
9 am - 3 pm
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Dates:
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Introduction to hand hemstitching and creating mitered corners.
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A Two Day Class - Learn to pull threads, develop basic hemstitching techniques, and mitering perfect corners. In this class you will create a small fine linen purificator. By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques in fine linen making.
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Excellent introduction for Beginners
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New Hemstitching Kits are available for purchase:
Purificators - Corporals - Lavabo Towel Kits
Order Ready to Hemstitch Purificators-Towels-Corporals
