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Embroidery Workshops by Lora Avedian - Online and in-person

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Here is a glimpse into the magical day I had in the depths of Cornwall @prussiacove last week. The lovely @joannagame_flowers invited me to do a one day embroidery workshop and we made embroidered flowers and leaves inspired by the beautiful selection left after Jo’s Beltane weekend retreat(which really looked so divine). I have been trying to put this post together all weekend, it has been tricky to decide which photos to go with - there were so many beautiful moments!

In the morning we learnt a selection of great embroidery techniques and we spent the afternoon using them with lots of beautiful threads, ribbons and silks to make a single embroidered flower or leaf. It was so interesting to see which techniques and flowers the students decided to go with. We had Dandelions, Ammi, clematis, ranunculus to name a few. It was an opportunity to play with materials and it was so nice to see everyone embracing that!

Thank you @joannagame_flowers for inviting me down to do the class, to work and stay in the beautiful venue @prussiacove. Thanks to @botanical_tales @lisa_made_it @4jacquelinemills and everyone else for joining the class, such a talented group of ladies in such a special location it was a joy to teach you all!

If you would like to learn to embroider with me you can find more workshops i am running throughout the year on my website through the link in my bio 🔗

#embroidery #embroideryworkshop #learntosew #prussiacove #beltane taken in Prussia Cove by @loraavedian.workshops

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**DATE CHANGE** this is now ONLINE 💻

🪡 NEW WORKSHOP 🪡 Learn how to do (my own version of) ‘white work’ embroidery and make your very own linen lampshade! Taking place over two consecutive weekends, i’m teaming up with my mum Ann who is a pro lampshade maker - she makes all mine!

When: Saturday 22nd/29th August 2-5pm BST

Where: ONLINE - via zoom

What will you learn?

The first session:
we will be learning three different embroidery techniques, and how we can work with them in different ways by using different materials and scale of embroidery. We will all do the three plants pictured; rudbeckia, daisy, and wheat/grass. You can do the same design as mine or make up your own!
With a week in between to finish the embroidery…

Second session:
Ann will expertly guide you through binding our frames, hemming our embroidered linen on a sewing machine and hand stitching our lampshades to our frames!

Suitable for beginners and improvers

Find the link to the page in ‘workshops’ which you can get to through the linktree in my bio. Follow @loraavedian.workshops for workshop specific updates! by @loraavedian.workshops

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🌾🌻 CORNISH FLOWER WORKSHOP 🌷🌼

•••ONE DAY WORKSHOP - on Tuesday 28th April •••

Just a few spaces left on this! Who’s joining me in Cornwall in April?

I am honoured to have been invited by floral artist Joanna Game @joannagame_flowers to host a one-day workshop on Tuesday the 28th April at Porth-en-alls situated in the breathtaking Prussia Cove @prussiacove in Cornwall.

The workshop will close Joanna’s renowned Beltane weekend retreat which runs from 24th - 26th April. (just 2 spaces left on her retreat!)

On this very special one day hand embroidery workshop, we will be making work inspired by local Cornish flora and fauna. During the class each student will make a textile artwork consisting of a range of techniques like ribbon work, fabric manipulation and hand embroidery techniques that i love to use in floral work.

We will work with a mixture of materials such as ribbons, braids, and threads to create joyful embroideries full of texture and colour. I will show you how to mount your work over mount board at the end of the class, ready to be framed.

Only basic sewing skills necessary for the class, but could also benefit people who are more experienced and would like to broaden their knowledge. Tea, coffee, snacks and lunch will be included in the ticket price and provided by a local chef using seasonal ingredients.

For more details and to book go to my website and click on the Workshops tab.
Teaching the next day is the wonderful Jamjar Edit @jamjar_edit , They will run a day-long flower pressing workshop on Wednesday 29th.

Participants from the Beltane retreat can receive 10% discount on booking either workshop. Contact hello@loraavedian.com for details! taken in Prussia Cove by @loraavedian.workshops

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Magnolia season is here 🌱

A little break from the new collection to show you all this Magnolia i have been working on for a private commission this week.

I also want to remind you that i am running a few nice floral embroidery workshops this year, in particular i want to talk about a one day class at @prussiacove i am running on the 28th April, on the end of @joannagame_flowers Beltane creative retreat weekend.

What will you learn?
How to make flowers using ribbon techniques like the ones i used to make the Magnolia flower and bud pictured as well as loads of other lovely hand embroidery techniques suitable for complete beginners! The whole day centres on local flowers and we’ll get to look at some left over from Joanna’s lovely workshop over the weekend. All based in the beautiful landscape of Prussia Cove in Cornwall. We will have a relaxing day making beautiful embroidery. Everyone will go home with a small artwork which i’ll show you how to mount on a board.

If you are taking part in the Beltane weekend you can get 10% off my class, and the lovely @jamjar_edit will be running a flower pressing workshop on the 29th in the space which you can also get a discount for.

Who’s joining me on a workshop this year? I’m looking forward to meeting you all ! taken in Prussia Cove by @loraavedian.workshops

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Here are some of the beautiful results from the one week embroidery retreat i taught @closmirabel last time I was there!

Join me from 17th-24th October this year on a one week intensive ‘Botanical embroidery retreat’ in the French Pyrenees, with gorgeous food and accommodation. Beautiful views and community.

This year will be joined by a very special guest Eleanor Langton @artofrest_ who will be helping us stretch out our backs and arms after days of stitching with some gentle yoga (optional) 🧘🏻

Find out more via my website. I am really looking forward to meeting those who have signed up already! If you have any questions please feel free to comment below or send me a direct message about it 🌞

#closmirabel #embroidery #embroideryworkshop #embroiderersofinstagram #learnembroidery by @loraavedian.workshops

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📗GIVEAWAY📗 To celebrate FIVE YEARS 🍾 of my book ‘Stitch in Bloom; Botanical inspired embroidery projects for you and your home’ I am doing a giveaway - TWO lucky people (you and your friend) will receive a signed book from me plus a little embroidery materials starter kit! I thought it would be nice to do two so you can both sew projects together, where ever you are 🧵🪡♥️

How to enter:

• Like this post and save it
• Follow @loraavedian
• most importantly tag a friend who you think would like the book 👯‍♀️
• share it to your stories and tag me for an extra entry 💫

Competition closes at Midnight (uk time) THIS SUNDAY 8th Feb (changed from 14th) so there is time to send it to you all to arrive by Valentine’s Day! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Open to UK addresses (for delivery to anyone outside of the UK I’m afraid postage and tariffs will have to be covered by the winner.) This competition is not associated with Instagram

Thank you and Good Luck! 🤞🏻🍀😉

Book Published by @hardiegrantbooks now part of @penguinrandomhouse @quadrillecreate @quadrillebooks
First two photos by @clare_noon_ who designed the book - she’s a brilliant designer - check out her work✨
Photos in the book are by the wonderful @matt_russell 🙌🏼

#stitchinbloom #penguinrandomhouse #embroiderybook giveaway by @loraavedian.workshops

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Join us in 2026 to attend "Botanical Hand Embroidery Workshop" taught by Lora Avedian! ✨
If you wish, you’ll also have the opportunity to join optional yoga exercises led by Eleanor Langton 🌱
@loraavedian
@loraavedian.workshops
@artofrest_
📆 From 17 October 2026 to 24 October 2026

Let us know in the comments if you’ve already signed up, or tag someone you’d love to come with! ⬇️

To learn more about our Art Holidays and our kitchen garden, visit our website or click on the link in bio !

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