The Embroidery Circle

Day – Tuesday Evenings

Date – Jan 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th Feb 10th 2026

Time – 7-9pm

Venue – St Michael’s Road Hitchin SG4 0QA

The Embroidery Circle: Cultivate Your Craft with Expert Guidance

Join our friendly and relaxed Embroidery Circle, a welcoming weekly space to learn, stitch, and unwind with other embroidery lovers. You can book the full block of five sessions for a complete skills journey, or drop into individual sessions that appeal to you.

Each week begins with a guided mini-lesson in a different embroidery technique. All tools and materials for the technique taster are provided, so you can simply turn up and try something new. Donna will demonstrate the skill step-by-step and support you as you have a go.

Weekly Techniques

• 6th January – Sashiko
• 13th January – Embroidery with Beads
• 20th January – Monograms
• 27th January – Cutwork
• 3rd February – No session
• 10th February – Silk Ribbon Embroidery

In the second half of the session, you’re invited to work on your own embroidery project, whether that’s something you’re already stitching or a new idea you’d like to start. This part of the session is all about relaxing, socialising, and enjoying supported making time, with individual guidance available whenever you need it.

Whether you’re picking up an unfinished masterpiece or embarking on a brand-new creation, this course provides the perfect environment to focus, stitch, and truly enjoy the rhythm of making. It’s more than just a class; it’s a vibrant community where you can share ideas, learn from an expert, and refine your craft with confidence.

Please bring your current project, materials, and a mug for hot drinks. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Donna is an embroidery artist and educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. Based in Hitchin, her brand Make Your Own Happy promotes harnessing the power of creativity as a form of mindfulness and self-care.  Donna’s colourful work is influenced by nature, particularly flowers and the changing seasons, which is reflected in the intricate designs of her embroidery kits.  Through a wide array of creative workshops across Hertfordshire, Donna hopes to inspire students to explore the therapeutic and artistic benefits of embroidery.  Her approach to teaching is both comprehensive and engaging, making her the ideal guide for both beginners and experienced embroiderers.

• Bring your own project and materials
• Mug for hot drinks

• You will receive a confirmation email upon booking please ensure you have given us your telephone number. You will be added to a course WhatsApp group 1 week before the start of the course.
• Our classes are non-refundable so please make sure you’ve checked your diary carefully before booking
• Please read our FAQs and T’s & C’s before booking.
• Should you need to contact us before your course please email [email protected]

The course will be held at St Michael’s Road Community Centre Hitchin SG4 0QA

Both venues have a large spacious well managed space with lots of free parking and excellent toilet and kitchen facilities.