Hand Embroidered Illustration Masterclass with Jessie Chorley

New classes scheduled for the Spring/ Autumn 2025

Saturday, April 26th ( 11-5pm)

Saturday,June 21st (11- 5pm)  

Saturday, September 20th (11- 5pm) 

Discover the art of hand-stitched illustration in this immersive group masterclass, led by renowned textile artist Jessie Chorley. Inspired by her signature style, this workshop invites you to explore intuitive mark-making with a blend of new and vintage threads, as well as a carefully curated selection of fabrics—both new and time-worn.

Held next door at Frequency Coffee (meet at Loop first for a short walk over & enjoy a complimentary coffee)

There will be a short break for lunch and there are lots of options within a short walking distance of Loop. 

Maximum of 10 students 

Important Notes

Include your phone number when booking in case we need to contact you.
Accessibility: Both Loop and Frequency Coffee have stairs. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us—we’re happy to help.

Under Jessie’s expert guidance, you'll learn appliqué techniques that transform fabric into a canvas for storytelling. Experiment with a variety of embroidery stitches, including satin, running, seed, cross, and couching, as you bring texture and depth to your piece. You'll also have the opportunity to incorporate found objects and personal mementos into your embroidery—perhaps turning a pearl button into the centre of a flower or a delicate ribbon into a shimmering detail in a stitched landscape.

The session begins with an introduction to Jessie’s original artworks, offering inspiration before you embark on your own creative journey. Whether you choose to create a narrative-based piece or simply immerse yourself in a slow-stitching experience, this masterclass encourages exploration and self-expression. You might even create a stitched sampler to spark ideas for future projects.

Each participant will receive a specially designed kit, including a natural fabric base, a selection of pre-cut appliqué motifs by Jessie, and a printed stitch guide to take home. If you prefer a more personal touch, you’re welcome to bring your own vintage fabrics—such as tablecloths, linen napkins, or cherished garments—to work with.

Personalise Your Work
To make your embroidery even more meaningful, Jessie suggests bringing along a selection of personal materials:

• Your favourite embroidery threads and fabric scraps
• A vintage linen or cotton piece (such as a tablecloth or napkin)
• Small sentimental items like buttons, charms, lace, or keys
• A drawing, poem, quote, or word that inspires you
• Any ongoing embroidery projects you'd like to share

Let this workshop be a time of creativity, exploration, and inspiration—stitch by stitch.

Taught by Jessie Chorley.

"I am an independent designer, maker, collector and tutor specialising in Embroidery Collage and Appliqué... At the heart of my work is hand-stitching, and traditional embroidery techniques combined with my passion for collecting. My needle and thread act as my drawing tool, I use favourite and usually found threads to illustrate chosen imagery and words directly on and in to my chosen fabrics, books, papers and found items I mainly work with paper and fabric all of which I have found, this being my passion, my inspiration and always my starting point "

Cancellation policy
A refund of payment for a class will be given for cancellations only if the spot can be filled by another student minus a 10% admin fee. Please be considerate. We reserve the right to cancel a class in unusual circumstances. We try to avoid this wherever possible, but sometimes it cannot be avoided. In this situation, of course, a full refund will be given. We're sorry but Loop can not be financially responsible for extreme weather conditions or any other situations that are out if its control.