Embroidery School with Laura Tandeske
In-Person Classes in the San Francisco Bay Area
Classes offered in Surface Embroidery for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Beginning Embroidery - Embellishing Prints
ONLY A FEW SLOTS LEFT - This is a beginning Surface Embroidery class where we will learn how to embellish a printed fabric. Add some nice texture to an already exquisite piece of fabric! You will learn how to thread a needle, tie a knot, and perfect several foundational surface embroidery stitches. Did you know there are 100’s of surface embroidery stitches? This will be a fun way to be introduced to the vast world of surface embroidery!
Class fee $40. Kit $10 payable to instructor day of class (cash/zelle)
Registration open now. You can register here. There are only 8 spots for this class.
Beginning Embroidery - Flower Mandala
**SOLD OUT**This class is perfect for the beginner! We will go over in detail how to thread a needle, tie a knot in the thread, and tie off on the back. We will learn some basic stitches while making a beautiful flower mandala. Live classes are very rare so take this opportunity to discover if embroidery is right for you!
Class fee $55, Kit fee $10 payable to instructor on day of class.
Registration is now open. Lacis has a new website so you can register online here.
Introduction to Bead Embroidery with Onna Schwindt
Onna Schwindt is the instructor for this fun and informative class. Onna has 35 years experience with beading and is a great teacher. I wish I had this class when I was adding beads to my embroidery!
This Introduction to Bead Embroidery class will guide you through the essential stitches and techniques used to sew beads onto fabric. Using seed beads, bugle beads, and shaped beads, you’ll create a bead‑embroidered mandala you can display. We’ll also explore how to choose the right threads, needles, and bead types for a smoother stitching experience. Whether you’re an experienced embroiderer wanting to add dimension and texture to their work, or a beginner who’s curious about beadwork, this class will offer a great introduction. Some comfort with needle and thread work is helpful, but not necessary.
Class fee: $55
A required $15 cash kit fee includes fabric, pattern, thread, needle, and beads. Please bring your own scissors. Embroidery hoops will be available to use during class.
Registration is now open. Please register online here.
5 day Summer Embroidery Retreat
Let's have a stitch retreat in our home town! It'll be like you're on vacation but you get to sleep in your own bed! Is a stitch retreat right for you? You may be a beginner and want to practice stitches with an instructor and a supportive community. You may have taken several classes and want to move to the next level such as learning the basics of design and how to transfer designs onto fabric. Maybe you want to perfect embroidery lettering or bullions, or any other surface embroidery technique. You may be advanced and want to stitch in a wonderful environment with nice, like minded artists. There are so many reasons why you might want to sign up for an embroidery stitch retreat! Before the retreat we will communicate about goals to make sure you get the most out of the week.
A kit is optional and will be available to those who would like one: Kit includes Needle, Muslin fabric, Embroidery thread
Class is Monday through Friday 10AM to 3:30PM
Class fee $340, Optional kit fee $5 payable to instructor on day of class.
To register click here.