Learning Opportunities

EAC/ACB offers courses and a library for members, a speaker series and a variety of projects so you can learn about embroidery in the way that suits you.

Technique Studies Courses

Whether you are just starting your journey in embroidery or are an experienced stitcher, you’ll benefit from personalized feedback and guidance from a counsellor while participating in any technique study course.

These courses have been carefully developed and updated by some of the top educators at EAC/ACB. They are designed for you if you’re eager to delve deeper into techniques, unleash your full embroidery potential, or pursue your ambitions of becoming instructors.

EAC/ACB courses are available to members only. Please apply online before registering for a course if you are not a current member. You will require your membership number and expiry date to register. (Members, you can find this information in your latest issue of eThreads.)

Photos of small pieces of lace made with needlelace stitches.

A Taste of … Courses

Are you wondering about a technique? Could it be your next favourite? If so, A Taste of … course could be a good option. These introductory-level courses, comprised of four lessons, are designed to introduce you to the foundational stitches used in the technique while stitching a small, sampler project. You will also learn a little bit of the history of the technique. Hopefully, this small "taste” is enough to give you the confidence to tackle a larger project in the technique or determine if this is a technique that you would like to learn more about in the basic-level courses.

Intermediate Courses

Elevate your stitching skills and expand your knowledge by focusing on a specialized technique. You will learn how to select the right fabrics, threads, needles, and tools for your projects. Build on your colour and design skills to create samples or design and stitch a piece incorporating what you’ve learned. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with different stitches to create your desired effects. You’ll research and write about the historical background of your chosen technique. All intermediate-level courses are eight lessons to be completed within 18 months.

Photo of an embroidery with a variety of motifs and flowers stitched on evenweave fabric.

Advanced Courses

Showcase your mastery of your chosen technique, create detailed stitching diagrams, research historical embroidery, and experiment with different materials. You will demonstrate your skills in research, planning, and presentation. For your major project, you use your colour and design skills to conceptualize and stitch an original embroidery piece, inspired by a theme of your choice. All advanced-level courses are eight lessons to be completed over 24 months.