Lady Anne's Needlework Festival · 2-15 May 2022
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Lady Anne's Needlework Festival · 2-15 May 2022
15 days of workshops and lectures focused on historic Costume & Accessories
Lady Anne's Needlework Festival · May 2022
Explore the programme and book your place!
May 2022 · Costume & Accessories
For our Summer session in 2022, we will enjoy a deep dive into the world of historic costume and accessories.
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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 Sweet bag · 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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