Members can explore a wide range of embroidery techniques, from charts/patterns and projects to lectures and in-depth studies. Become a member to register for these exclusive benefits. You will require your membership number to be able to register.
EAC/ACB offers several types of learning opportunities: speakers, projects, cyber projects and technique study courses. Before you register, take a few minutes to understand the type of learning opportunity, so you know what to expect, prerequisites, refund policy and more.
Currently Open
Purchase or register for these events, projects and courses now.
Valentine’s Day: Guide to Create Ornaments
$60.00
PROJECT BY PATRICIA MAZU INTERMEDIATE || CANVASWORK PATTERN/CHART SALES: NOVEMBER 1, 2024 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2025 Several ideas for ornaments,
Gourd
$80.00 – $100.00
Project by Janice Routley Intermediate to Advanced || Blackwork This beautiful design of a gourd attached to a trailing vine
A Taste of Blackwork
$130.00
Introductory Technique Study Program: Course by Margaret Henderson, Louise Turnbull & Linda Brenner Learn the basic skills of Blackwork embroidery.
Bonnie’s Beaver
$70.00
BONNIE'S BEAVER PROJECT BY PAT ARMOUR BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE || CREWEL EMBROIDERY PATTERN/CHART SALES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024 Bonnie's Beaver
Joy
$55.00 – $130.00
PROJECT BY KATHRYN DRUMMOND INTERMEDIATE | CONTEMPORARY PUNTO ANTICO SALES JULY 1 TO JANUARY 31, 2025 Joy showcases the beautiful
Intermediate Drawn and Pulled Thread
$250.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Kim Beamish This course is designed to extend your knowledge of two techniques - Drawn
Basic Crewel Embroidery
$190.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Dorita Grant & Helen McCrindle Learn the fundamentals of crewel embroidery.
Intermediate Hems and Edges
$250.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Barbara Kershaw This course is designed to introduce and teach some of the many varied
Advanced Crewel and Surface Embroidery
$250.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Dorita Grant & Helen McCrindle This course will assist you in building upon the skills
Advanced Counted Thread
$250.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Colleen Darling The purpose of this course is to expand your skills and knowledge in
Advanced Canvaswork
$250.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Anna Marie Winter This course is designed for you to expand upon the knowledge and
Intermediate Colours For Embroidery
$250.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Pam Godderis This course will develop an awareness and understanding of basic colour theory and
Intermediate Design For Embroidery
$250.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Pam Godderis This course will expand your awareness of, and encourage a positive attitude towards
Intermediate Whitework
$250.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Bunty Severs This course is designed to give instruction in intermediate skill levels of Whitework
Intermediate Hardanger
$250.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Connie Wilks; revised by Carolyn Mitchell & Colleen Darling This course is designed to provide
Intermediate Crewel Embroidery
$250.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Dorita Grant & Helen McCrindle This course helps you to expand upon basic skills to
Intermediate Blackwork
$250.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Colleen Darling This course is designed to develop basic counted threads skills to the intermediate
Intermediate Canvaswork
$250.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Anna Marie Winter This course is designed to give instruction in intermediate canvaswork embroidery skills.
Basic Counted Thread
$190.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Connie Wilks; revised by Loletta Hale & Colleen Darling This course introduces basic level information
Basic Canvaswork
$190.00
Technique Study Program: Course by Joan Phillips; updated by Carolyn Mitchell This course is designed to give instruction to the
Schwalm Hearts
$80.00 – $90.00
By Janice Routley This sweet small pillow design introducing Schwalm can be used as a pin cushion or placed beside
A Style of Deerfield II
$80.00 – $95.00
PROJECT BY BARBARA GILBERT, PEGGY KIMBLE & HELEN McCRINDLE INTERMEDIATE/BEGINNER | DEERFIELD This lovely design combines several elements of Deerfield
Hardanger Placemat
$80.00 – $90.00
Project by Carolyn Mitchell Beginner || Hardanger This placemat project is ideal for stitchers with some experience of working on
Blackwork Smalls
$80.00 – $90.00
By Maureen Spira These enticing little "Smalls" will lead you through the first steps of Blackwork. Learn how a simple design
Spring Tulips
$80.00 – $120.00
By Colleen Darling This exciting course reviews the basic principles of Blackwork to create these elegant Spring Tulips. You will
Florentine Fun
$80.00 – $90.00
Project by Catherine (Kit) Gates Canvaswork Intermediate to Advanced This exciting sampler features Florentine and canvaswork stitches worked in unusual ways.
Coming Soon
Upcoming learning opportunities – take a look to see if they’ll fit into your stitching schedule! Sales or registrations will begin within the next two months.
Housing Development
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Project by Susan Thoms Beginner || Canvaswork A charming little project that uses a variety of stitches and
Art Deco Accessories Part 1
PROJECT BY MARY LONG BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE || CANVASWORK PATTERN/CHART SALES: JANUARY 1 TO APRIL 30, 2025 The accessories introduce the use
Previously Offered
This selection of previous opportunities will give you an idea of the calibre of the speakers and instructors and the range of beautiful embroidery projects and courses EAC/ACB has offered members.
Speaker Series :: Bojagi :: Youngmin Lee
Bojagi (Korean Wrapping Cloths) are pieced together from small scraps of cloth. It is the most unique form of Korean
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Speaker Series :: Japanese Embroidery :: Margaret Kinsey
There are forms of embroidery that are special in Japan. They are highly respected art forms. Japanese traditional surface embroidery
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Speaker Series :: Susan Purney Mark :: Iceland – a Textile Narrative
Isn’t it amazing how one experience can lead to new ideas and opportunities that unfold into creative and unexpected explorations?
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Speaker Series :: What Antique Samplers Have to Teach Us :: Lianne van Leyen
Needle: first instrument of learning in the hand. Female education: a privilege, not a right and unequal. Lianne explores the significance
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Previously Offered :: Speaker Series :: Marie-Renée Otis
Marie-Renée Otis is a textile artist — her chosen medium of expression is art embroidery and the overarching goal of
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Previously Offered: Summer Serenade
By Celeste Chalasani Registration Dates: October 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023 Online Lessons Start Date: February 1, 2024 Sweet living
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Previously Offered :: Speaker Series :: Salley Mavor
Salley Mavor will talk about her journey as an artist who tells stories with three-dimensional embroidery. The presentation will cover
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Speaker Series :: Wild Silk: Tasar (Tussah), Muga and Eri :: Karen Selk
Karen Selk will be presenting her story of learning about wild silk and the people who rear and care for
Read more.Previously Offered: Gladness the Giraffe
By Hazel Blomkamp Registration Dates: August 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 Online Lessons Start Date: January 1, 2024 Gladness the
Read more.Previously Offered: Canadian Wildflowers
By Kim Beamish Registration Dates: August 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 Online Lessons Start Date: November 1, 2023 Canadian Wildflowers
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Previously Offered: Moroccan Melody
by Kathryn Drummond Counted Thread || Drawn Thread || Hemstitching Registration ends October 31, 2023.
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Canvas Finishing Techniques 101
by Jennie Wolter Finishing Techniques Registration ends October 31, 2023.
Read more.Projects
Your EAC/ACB Education team is working with Canadian and international designers to bring fresh and inspiring project instructions to our members. These projects will cover a selection of techniques and skill levels. These will be available exclusively through EAC/ACB for four months.
Check out eThreads for these new project offerings and purchase your instructions before time runs out!