Hardanger Embroidery Essentials – Beginner Workshop
$75.00
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Hardanger Embroidery Essentials – Beginner Workshop
Description
Hands-On Workshop · All Materials Included
Hardanger Embroidery Essentials
Beginner Workshop · 3 Hours
About the Workshop
A Norwegian treasure, brought to life stitch by stitch
Hardanger embroidery is one of the most elegant needlework traditions in the world — and it looks far more complicated than it is. This counted-thread technique from Norway combines precise geometric patterns with delicate cutwork and drawn-thread work to create pieces that are genuinely breathtaking.
Originating in the Hardanger region of Norway in the 17th century, this style is known for its crisp kloster blocks, intricate borders, and lacy openwork details — all worked in white or ecru thread on evenweave fabric. The result is clean, sophisticated, and timeless. Think heirloom table linens, delicate bookmarks, and show-stopping decorative pieces.
In this 3-hour workshop, Terri Michele King will guide you through every step — from counting your fabric to making your first careful cut — so you leave with a completed sampler and the confidence to keep going at home.
What You'll Learn
Skills you'll leave with
History & Tradition
The fundamentals of Hardanger embroidery, including its Norwegian roots and the counted-thread techniques that define this style.
Materials & Setup
How to work on evenweave fabric, choose the right needles and threads, and prepare your hoop or frame for accurate counting.
Counting & Cutwork
How to read charts accurately, place stitches precisely, and safely cut threads to create stunning openwork details.
Finishing & Polish
Troubleshooting tips for even tension, plus professional finishing methods to complete your piece beautifully.
Essential Stitches & Techniques
You'll practice all of these
- Kloster Blocks (satin stitch blocks)
- Buttonhole Stitch for edging
- Woven Bars
- Wrapped Bars
- Dove's Eye filling
- Spider Web filling
- Simple geometric motifs & borders
- Cutting techniques (how & where to cut safely)
Class Schedule
How the 3 hours unfold
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0:153:00 – 3:15 PMWelcome, introductions & material overview
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0:303:15 – 3:45 PMFabric preparation, hoop setup & pattern familiarization
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1:553:45 – 5:40 PMHands-on stitching: learn and practice essential Hardanger stitches and cutwork
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0:155:40 – 5:55 PMFinishing touches & professional tips
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0:055:55 – 6:00 PMQ&A, clean-up & take-home guidance
Everything is provided — just show up!
- 6-inch wooden embroidery hoop
- Evenweave fabric with pre-marked or charted pattern
- Pearl cotton threads (#5 and #8) in white or ecru
- Hardanger embroidery needles (sharp and blunt)
- Small sharp embroidery scissors for cutting
- Printed stitch guide & pattern sheet
What You'll Take Home
- Your completed Hardanger embroidery sampler
- Printed stitch guide & pattern sheet to keep
- Resource list for fabrics, threads & tools
- Confidence and inspiration to start more Hardanger projects!
Skill Level
Beginner-Friendly
All ages 14 and up are welcome. No prior embroidery experience required — just bring your patience and curiosity!
What to Bring
Just yourself!
Everything you need is included. Optional: reading glasses if needed, your favorite thimble, or small snips if you have them.
Meet Your Instructor
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Terri Michele King
Fiber Arts Educator · Houston, Texas
Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery (2015) — Terri trained at the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace in the UK, one of the world's most prestigious embroidery institutions. Founded in 1872, the RSN has trained needleworkers for the British Royal Family and preserves centuries of embroidery tradition. Terri is one of a small number of American needleworkers to hold this distinction.
Terri Michele King is a native Texan whose lifelong love of needlework and fiber arts was sparked in childhood by the patient hands of her mother, aunts, and grandmothers. That early foundation grew into a deep, decades-long passion — and eventually, a calling to teach.
In 2024, Terri founded Terri Michele Fiber Arts Studio in Houston, Texas, where she brings her world-class training and genuine love of the craft to students of all levels. Her teaching style is warm, encouraging, and wonderfully unhurried — she has a gift for making even the most intricate techniques feel completely within reach.
Hardanger embroidery requires precision and patience — and Terri is the perfect guide to help you master both from your very first stitch.
Specialties Hardanger Embroidery Blackwork Crewel Embroidery Goldwork Silk Shading Lace Knitting
$75.00
