Our Live Masterclasses

‘Learning by doing’ is one of the most powerful ways of accumulating knowledge and skills.  It becomes all the more effective when we share the experience with others.  

Mentored by Carol, these real-time interactive Masterclasses will elevate both your confidence and skills. 

Join one of our upcoming courses or free sessions!

  • Brilliant Basics

    Next Masterclasses currently in development

    The Masterclass Series: Learning from the Great British Sewing Bee 2026 was completed in September, and the edited versions (all nine!) have been uploaded to the Membership area.

    In response to our recent survey we are currently preparing our next set of Masterclasses according to your suggestions, and will announce these shortly.

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    Our ‘Brilliant Basics’ series is aimed at all levels of experience, from beginners to experienced stitchers.  The aim is to show how the mastery of simple techniques can make a profound difference in the quality and finish of your sewing. Click here for more details.

    Information & sign-up

  • From Fabric to Finish

    Series 3: A winter yukata

    DATES : to be announced

    As the winter months approach, for this ‘Fabric to Finish’ series of Masterclasses I plan to take you through the steps for making this classic Japanese garment. Usually worn in the hot summer months, I will take you through the steps to make something more appropriate for those chilly evenings.

    Sign up details to follow

  • Ask Carol - FREE

    Periodically we hold special Q&A sessions for our community of stitchers. Generally they are linked to one of the live Masterclass series we hold online, and it gives attendees a second opportunity to go back over some of the techniques we have explored.

    In order to prepare our answers we ask you to submit your question by clicking on the link below.

    Register your interest