Lady Anne's Needlework Festival · May 1-15 2022
Our Summer Festival is now open for booking. Explore the programme and book your place!
Explore our May Event
Lady Anne's Needlework Festival · May-15 2022
15 days of workshops and lectures focused on historic Costume & Accessories
Explore our May Event
Lady Anne's Needlework Festival · May in 2022
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May 2022 · Costume & Accessories
For our Summer session in 2022, we will enjoy a deep dive into the world of historic costume and accessories.
January 2022 · Coifs
Our January 2022 Festival brought you a delightful mix of tutors with designs inspired by historic coifs
Online Classes
Join our intimate, fun classes. Everyone is welcome!
A Celebration of Historic Needlework
Designs inspired by historic textiles from the time of Lady Anne Clifford, 1590-1676, as well as some carefully selected modern pieces
Beautiful Designs
Choose from the stunning range of designs and techniques showcased in our May programme.
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May 2022 at a glance

17

Workshops

11

Designs

9

Tutors

8

Special Events

May 2022 designs

Two Dogs · Mandy Ewing
2 day class in Needlelace
Shakespeare's Sweetebag · Mandy Ewing
3 day class in Silk embroidery
(image shown is of 17th century original)
Viola Hairpin · Pippa Haynes
3 day class in Stumpwork
Couching & Colour Theory Masterclass · Natalie Dupuis
3 day class in Or Nue
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Meet the May tutors.

Expert needlework tutors from all over the world convene during our Spring online event.

Join Phillipa Turnbull, Kate Barlow, Jenny Adin-Christie, Deborah Wilding, Mandy Ewing, Sarah Rakestraw, Zinaida Kazban, Natalie Dupuis and Pippa Haynes to enjoy the fabulous designs they have prepared.

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