Personal Classes in Jessie’s Studio for Individuals and Small Groups

I invite you to join me here at my South London studio for in-person embroidery classes and explorative days of sewing time in my company.

My Personal Classes are carefully structured as creative making days and are deeply rooted in my intuitive approach and unique style of hand embroidery. You will be stitching in my private studio while immersed in my world, surrounded by my fabrics, threads and items collected over time and on my travels.

A day at my studio is an enjoyable, absorbing experience, where I share and demonstrate many of my signature techniques with you. Together, we will explore my favourite embroidery stitches, as well as couching techniques, needle-turned appliqué, reverse appliqué and darning and mending methods. I will also show you various methods for starting, planning and finally finishing techniques, including simple ways to hang your completed embroidery.

My own artwork focuses on storytelling, drawing and mark-making through embroidery and appliqué, and during the day I will help you to consider what your own style and approach to hand embroidery might be.

To support this, I encourage students to bring along personal items to incorporate into the work they start on the day. Suggestions include precious fabrics, favourite threads, personal keepsakes, ribbons, lace and buttons. A drawing, poem, memory or significant life event, even a single word, can also act as inspiration.

My Personal Classes are suitable for all abilities.

A Personal Class with me can be as technical or immersive as you wish, or simply a relaxing and explorative day of stitching in my company.

You might wish to learn a few new stitches by working on one of my small, pre-printed embroidery templates. You are also welcome to bring along your own versions of any of my signature templates or slow stitch projects you have already started at home. A day of planning, working through, or completing things can be just as rewarding as starting something new!

Alternatively you could begin a personal stitched story panel or fabric book – or even start work on creating your own appliqué-style doodle cloth.

At the start of your class day, you will have plenty of time to look through my samples, templates and artworks, and to enjoy selecting your project, fabrics and threads.

All tools are provided for you but do bring your favourite needles and scissors if you wish to.

Classes are five hours long and usually take place 11am-4pm, however I can adapt class start times to suit you, my followers, friends and fellow stitchers.

Book this special time just for you or come with friends and stitching buddies!

Prices



Personal Class for One Person – £300.00 per day



Personal Class for Two People – £225.00 per person (£450 for the day)



Group Classes (3 to 7 people) – £150.00 per person per day


Kits

You will be given an inspiration kit as part of your Personal Class. This bundle of practical items will be tucked inside a cotton project bag. Items will include embroidery needles, a bar of beeswax, threads, templates and a printed stitch guide. My inspiration kits are included in the price of your class. If you are coming as a group, everyone in your group will be given their own kit. My kits are designed to be used during your class and then packed up and enjoyed further at home!

How to Book your Personal Class

To book a Personal Class please email me. I usually take bookings several months in advance. I can also accept last-minute bookings if I am available! When emailing, please include your name, the country you are travelling from and, if possible, please suggest a few dates for me to choose from. Feel free to include any questions or creative suggestions for your upcoming class. I always like to know a little about you, as I aim to make my in-person classes as personal as possible.


Booking Terms and Conditions 


For Personal Classes with me, Jessie Chorley, at my South London studio, I require 20% of the overall class fee as a deposit to secure your booking. I will send you an invoice for your deposit. Once your deposit is paid, I will email you your class confirmation. Please keep this email confirmation safe, as it will contain my studio address, the date and time of your class, plus a suggested materials list.

If you cancel your Personal Class for any reason, the 20% deposit is non-refundable. However, you can reschedule your Personal Class, provided you give me at least three days’ notice in advance of your original class date. 



Final payments for 1-2 people classes can be paid in person at my studio on the day of your class. Final payments for group bookings of 3-7 people must be paid three days in advance of your class. I will send you an invoice.

If you are booking for a group of 3-7 people, I recommend you nominate one person to represent and oversee the booking of your group class. Group payments must be paid by one person and not paid individually by each member of your group.


In the unlikely event that I, Jessie Chorley, have to cancel your Personal Class for any unavoidable reason, your 20% deposit will be refunded in full. Alternatively, you can rebook your Personal Class for a new date that works for both of us.

My London Studio, the location for your Personal Class

I will share my studio address and travel guidance once your booking is underway. My private studio is located at Thames-Side Studio’s in Woolwich, South London. My studio is a private space and not open to the public, except by prior arrangement. If you are concerned about the location of my studio in relation to your hotel or travel plans, please contact me.


Shopping During your Class

In-person shopping during a Personal Class is very welcome! There is always lots to choose from. I accept all major credit and debit cards. I also accept cash in UK sterling only.

Copyright-Legal

All techniques, materials, and concepts shared in my personal classes are intended strictly for personal use and inspiration. They may not be reproduced, taught, or used for commercial purposes.

When booking a Jessie Chorley personal class, participants agree that all techniques, workflows, and class content are for personal, non-commercial use only. Unauthorized commercial exploitation, redistribution, or resale is strictly prohibited.


I look forward to sewing with you!



Jessie Chorley