Stitch-School's aim is to provide professional and inspirational guidance to reconnect to the benefits of embroidery through their embroidery kits, workshops and community events around the large communal table embroidery called The Supper Cloth.
Stitch-School's beautifully designed contemporary embroidery kits designed by founder Melanie Bowles aim to inspire the study of embroidery stitches with a playful approach for all ages to enjoy the art of needlework.
Stitch-School’s foundation kit The A-Z of Embroidery stitches offers 26 stitches to learn, each letter of the alphabet has its own individual embroidery technique ready to practice. The final linen sampler becomes a study piece as well as an artwork for generations to enjoy.
The Stitch-Dolls Hope & Joy were designed during lockdown 2020, hand printed on 100% wool and stitched with Appleton wools, the kit included beautifully illustrated stitches to follow. The Stitch-School kits are also supported by instructional stitch films on their website.
Stitch-School also runs regular workshops from their 8th Floor Brixton studio with city views and minutes from the bustling Brixton market! Teaching embroidery skills, confidence and inspiration from the large collection of samplers and vintage embroidery books.
Stitch-School have collaborated on many community making project around our large embroidery table which bring people together forming an intergenerational and multicultural activity for all to enjoy.
Clients include V&A Dundee, Alexander McQueen, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Yinka Ilori, Trimarchi Argentina, Marie Curie Hospice, University of The Arts, London Craft Week.
For collaborations, questions and general enquiries, please contact Melanie using the form below:
