Milanese and European LacesCourse Full - Add me to Waiting List30th Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Claire BonitoFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course with a primary focus on Milanese lace with other European laces supported. This course offers individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate..... read more

As always an excellent course. Claire is so approachable and willing to help with any lace problem big or small. Her knowledge and skill of lace making is unbelievable. I simply love Claire's lace courses and can't wait for the next one!

Japanese Embroidery30th Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Great room for our course - excellent lighting and space for everyone to work. Very easy to book. Would highly recommend booking courses with them.

Make a Little Book of Pattern, as reference for textiles31st Oct to 1st Nov 2026
Tutor: Janet EdmondsSaturday to Sunday

This course is ideal for textile artists of all levels to explore decorative pattern, colour, and surface and to fill a small sketch book with ideas that can be translated into stitched pieces..... read more

" Lovely course with excellent tutor, got my creative juices flowing again." 

Honiton Lace26th Feb to 28th Feb 2027
Tutor: Alison ThoburnFriday to Sunday

This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to the experienced. The aim is to tailor the course to the individual. For those new to the discipline, instruction will be given using a project which covers the basic techniques. The more experienced Honiton lacemaker will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in technique, design, and interpretation..... read more

Soooo good to have a honiton lace class back at Missenden and Alison provided lots of help and was very patient.

Japanese Embroidery19th Mar to 21st Mar 2027
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Great room for our course - excellent lighting and space for everyone to work. Very easy to book. Would highly recommend booking courses with them.

English and Continental Laces2nd Apr to 4th Apr 2027
Tutor: Alison ThoburnFriday to Sunday

This course is suitable for all levels, from beginners to the experienced. A wide range of laces are available and can be catered for, including Bucks and point ground, Torchon, Binche, Flanders and Idrija. The aim is to tailor the course to the individual and is an ideal course to those new to or returning to lace. For those new to the discipline instruction will be given using a project which covers the basic techniques. The more experienced lacemaker will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in technique, design, and interpretation..... read more

It was everything that I'd hoped it would be and more. Excellent tutor.

Milanese and European Laces14th May to 16th May 2027
Tutor: Claire BonitoFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course with a primary focus on Milanese lace with other European laces supported. This course offers individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate..... read more

" The course and tutorial was amazing and most enjoyable." 

Bedfordshire and Bucks Point Lace4th Jun to 6th Jun 2027
Tutor: Louise WestFriday to Sunday

This is a weekend course on Bedfordshire and Bucks Point lace, with individual tuition to focus on a new project, a new lace or continue and make progress on an existing project. Weekend courses give you more concentrated time than a weekly class to make significant progress. The pattern can be supplied before the course by contacting the tutor. This course is taught through individual learning and group demonstrations of techniques as appropriate. .... read more

Louise was a great teacher and her knowledge was amazing.

Japanese Embroidery4th Jun to 6th Jun 2027
Tutor: Janet CroninFriday to Sunday

This course will cater for all level of student. Beginners will have the opportunity of stitching a simple design designed by the Japanese Embroidery Centre. There is a choice of one of four designs that will teach up to about 6 beginners stitches. Advanced stitchers will be able to carry on with their existing project. For those who have stitched some Japanese Embroidery I have a selection of small and straightforward designs at various levels..... read more

Great room for our course - excellent lighting and space for everyone to work. Very easy to book. Would highly recommend booking courses with them.