Two day workshop with Hand & Lock Regency art of contemporary Regency-inspired embroidery

Monday 24th Tuesday 25th August 2026

10am to 4pm each day

Total Course Price £250, deposit £50 (You will be in invoiced for the remaining £200)

Join us for an immersive two-day course exploring the art of contemporary Regency-inspired embroidery, where silk threads meet delicate beadwork in the creation of contemporary dahlia flowers. Working closely with our expert tutors, you will begin by learning the foundations of silk thread embroidery. Through guided demonstrations, you will explore how to handle fine silks, control tension, and build smooth, directional stitches that give petals their natural movement and light. You will be shown how subtle changes in colour and stitch length can create depth, allowing your dahlia to bloom with softness and realism. 

 As your petals begin to take form, you will be introduced to techniques for creating relief and texture within your design. Using layered stitching and gentle padding methods, you will build dimension into the flower’s centre and surrounding leaves. You will then learn how to incorporate pearl beads with precision, understanding how placement, scale and density can transform your silk embroidery into a couture-inspired surface. Throughout the two days, you will create your own contemporary dahlia that combines refined silk thread work with delicate pearl embellishment. 

By the end of the course, you will have developed confidence in silk work, textural layering and bead application, equipping you with the technical knowledge and creative assurance to incorporate these techniques into your own embroidery practice. 

The workshop will take place within the historic rooms of the Buxton Crescent Hotel, Refreshments will be provided during the workshops. 

Lunches can be purchased from the hotel bar and restaurant during the workshops (more information will be sent out to participants).

By taking part in the Hand & Lock workshops, you are supporting the charitable activities of the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust.