Vetty Creations office partial closure: I have been unwell since mid November 2023. Orders are going out, though may be delayed when I'm having a really bad day/days. I respond to enquiries when I am able to. I apologise for this. It’s not what I want either.

Hand embroidery classes with Yvette Stanton

Known as The Whitework Queen, Yvette has spent more than twenty years studying historical embroidery. She visits museums and private collections to study primary sources, thereby building her knowledge on the most pure sources available. Her dedication to research, and her desire to present that research as accurately as possible are what have led her to become an expert in her field.

Yvette Stanton teaches Mountmellick, Sardinian knotted embroidery, Hardanger, merezhka, Portuguese whitework, smøyg, Frisian whitework, hvitsøm, embroidery stitch exploration and general embroidery techniques, in classes at various shops and groups around Australia. She is an accredited tutor with the Embroiderers' Guild of NSW. Yvette is left-handed and enjoys teaching left-handed students who are delighted to have a left-handed teacher. Her right-handed students love learning from her as well.

Yvette is available to present lectures, having presented on such topics as Hardanger, whitework, and writing books about embroidery, in the past.

Yvette's preference is for weekend workshops of 2 days. In an effort to balance her family life, her book writing and her teaching, this is what works best for her. Bookings and enquiries well in advance are advised, as she limits her teaching to fit with her family life, and her bookings usually stretch well into the next year.

Yvette's classes in Walcha are booked through Trybooking. Classes at other shops can be booked through the shop. Classes at guild groups are not always open to the general public as often they fill up quickly with group members. However, if you contact the group's class co-ordinator, you may be lucky and they may have a place for you.

Vetty Creations online learning
Currently scheduled classes
Class calendar listing
Past classes
Student testimonials

Vetty Creations online learning

Responding to huge demand, we have begun running online classes and providing online courses. We will add to these offerings over time.


Frisian Whitework silk sampler self-paced video online course

Currently scheduled in-person classes

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Frisian Whitework Silk Sampler - 2024 ANZEG Conference, Dunedin NZ	Mountmellick Pomegranate Biscornu - 2024 ANZEG Conference, Dunedin NZ	Hardanger mystery sampler - NZ teaching tour, Nov 23


Frisian whitework tree of life - NZ teaching tour, Nov 23	Mountmellick wildflower cushion - NZ teaching tour, Nov 23	Early-style hardanger biscornu - 2023 World Needlework Convention


Frisian whitework silk sampler - 2023 World Needlework Convention	Early-style hardanger panel - 2023 World Needlework Convention

Class calendar listing

I am not taking any more bookings for 2024, as it is already quite full. There are a number of things in the works for 2025 which I cannot publicly speak about yet, and 2025 is looking quite full as well. Please be mindful of the fact that I probably do less teaching than others do, as I need to devote time to writing my books. Thank you for your understanding.

Ongoing
Vetty Creations Online Learning
Frisian Whitework silk sampler self-paced video online course

August 2024
Millmerran QLD. Details to come.

July 2024
National School of Embroidery, ANZEG Conference, Dunedin NZ
15th-16th - Frisian Whitework Silk Sampler
17th-18th - Mountmellick Pomegranate Biscornu

April-May 2024
Tasmania and Victoria - not all dates and locations are yet confirmed and more may yet be added. Sadly, likely to be cancelled/postponed due to extended ill health.
Launceston guild group
Hobart - A Stitch in Time - Postponed
Geelong guild group - Postponed
Sale - Postponed
Melbourne - Bella Fabrics - Cancelled
Bendigo

February 2024
Canberra. Details to come

1st-15th November 2023
New Zealand North Island
1-2: Auckland - Hardanger mystery sampler
4-5: Waikato - Frisian Tree of Life
6-7: Waikato - Hardanger mystery sampler
8-9: Waikato - Mountmellick wildflower cushion
11-12: Auckland - Hardanger mystery sampler
14-15: Whanganui

5th-15th October 2023
2023 World Needlework Convention, London UK
Early-Style Hardanger Biscornu
Frisian Whitework Silk Sampler Workshop
Early-Style Hardanger Panel

Past classes

If you're wanting to book me to teach your group or at your shop, any of the classes listed on this page can be chosen from. If you have other ideas for what you'd like me to teach, please contact me, and we can discuss your requirements.


Parterre Hardanger accessories set	Frisian whitework tree of life	Whitework cube sampler


Mountmellick pomegranate biscornu	Mountmellick wildflower cushion	Smøyg framed panel


Portuguese whitework hand towel	Portuguese whitework panel	Portuguese whitework bookmark


Mountmellick pomegranate oval doily	Suzani embroidery applique panel	Mountmellick honeysuckle doily


Whitework biscornu	Portuguese whitework ornaments	Take better photos of your needlework


Mountmellick wildflower cushion	Portuguese whitework bookmark	Mountmellick daisy and forget-me-not cushion


Elizabethan strawberries	Portuguese whitework biscornu	Sardinian whitework hand towel


Sardinian knotted embroidery petite doily	Morning meadow beginners Hardanger	Climbing rose merezhka class


Kerryn merezhka panel	Noelene merezhka panel	Sardinian knotted embroidery candle wrap

Mountmellick honeysuckle and dogrose doily	Hardanger biscornu

Student testimonials

Loved the way Yvette demonstrated the stitches in groups of 2 or 3, it made it much easier and worked so well to have that almost individual tuition. The whole workshop was very free-flowing. --Jane

Loved the workshop in total! Loved the content, the way you taught, your calm laid-back manner, your respect for each person's individual problems and speed of understanding -- the fact you were approachable every time and didn't lose patience. You are lovely inside and out, and I would do a class with you anytime! --Merrilyn

Thank you Yvette, loved the workshop: your patience for teaching us as individuals, as there was much to learn for many of us, and all of us find different things easy or hard. You respected that. I also loved having so many finished pieces to look on as a learning tool and inspiration. --Jenny

I found the class very uplifting. Whilst I had been working on Mountmellick stitches, samples etc. for a couple of months prior to the class, it took the class to really get me into the "swing" of things. Yvette had time for everyone, at our own speed of working, and there was always an encouraging word for everyone's work, even if later she made a very discreet suggestion to try some other way for doing a stitch. The confidence I gained at this course was wonderful, as I now find that I am willing to try just about any surface stitch. I can also see where learning these stitches will take me further with surface stitchery in the future -- the use of different threads and stitches which can be used to give different effects. Thanks Yvette. --Heather

Best workshop I have ever done. When are you coming back? --Julie

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