Looking for a grounding practise to anchor you in the present?
Hand embroidery is no longer a dated craft, but a modern art from that allows you to:
1) Make unique pieces of art (even on the go! It's super easy to bring along in your bag)
2) Upcycle clothing and accessories to reflect your own vibe (great for the environment, your wallet and creative soul!)
The following resources will allow you to learn the basic stitches to recreate anything you like.
Heads up: You may never want to put down the needle again!
Access this immediately upon enrolment:
✅ Beginner's course to the 5 embroidery stitches you need for modern architectural embroidery
✅ Embroidery stitch sampler as a downloadable PDF so that you can stitch along the beginner's course
✅ Tutorial that introduces you to different material and transfer options
✅ 2 additional free patterns so that you can put your stitches to practise
✅ Downloadable factsheet with FAQs about embroidery on clothes
Join today and get instant access to this free pattern of Rue Galande in Paris (you find it under the curriculum section)
Your second free pattern quite literally embodies the relaxation of stitching (you find it under the curriculum section)
More detailed overview of what's included for maximum transparency:
Who are Charles and Elin?
A French/Swedish married artist couple on a mission to spread the joy and relaxation of creating with your hands.
What started out as a joint venture in the arts, has grown into an art academy with thousands of students across the globe, work with luxury brands, exhibitions, and magazine features...
Together they published Mindful Embroidery (McMillan 2020), followed by Elin's Embroidery Wanderlust (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the classes start and finish?
This beginner's class is completely self-paced, which means you can start it when and where you want.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. PLUS you will also have access to all additional updates.
What if I have questions?
Don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. We always try to respond as soon as we can.