Zoom workshops will continue to be offered for those of you living at a distance and for those who
 prefer to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. See below for details

 I offer a range of courses, lectures and workshops specialising in freehand machine embroidery
and related creative stitching techniques. Weekly courses offer an intensive exploration into
the creative world of Freehand Machine Embroidery.

Get to know your sewing machine and use it as a drawing tool to create individual designs.
One day face to face workshops are back on offer in Brighton, Sussex:-

Residential courses are on offer at West Dean College, Chichester, West Sussex,

 As a freelance tutor and lecturer, I travel nationally and internationally, visiting groups and guilds.

(see below for details of available courses)

WEST DEAN COLLEGE
West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex. PO18 0QZ
book on:- 01243 811301 www.westdean.org.uk

MEMORABLE PLACES AND JOURNEYS INCORPORATING MAPS
6th-10th March- 2025  (4 days)

ZOOM WORKSHOPS
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book on:-  01273 417178               e-mail  wendy@wendydolan.co.uk

MACHINE EMBROIDERED SEASCAPES
Sunday 2nd March 2025             10am - 4pm               £50
Enjoy a day of creativity from the comfort of your own home.
Fabrics will be layered, creating a textured background. After practising freehand embroidery
stitch techniques, you will work into the layers developing your seascape design.
Suitable for all levels of ability

TEXTILE TOURS TO INDIA
    to book contact -  info@aahilyaholidays.com

TEXTILE TREASURES OF GUJARAT
for information contact -
https://www.aahilyaholidays.com/tour/1c48/textile-treasure-of-gujarat-with-wendy-dolan-2025
 16th-29th January  2025  ONE SPACE AVAILABLE
Gujarat has a very strong heritage in art & crafts with particular strength in textiles & embroidery.
Join me to explore this wonderful region of India and experience local crafts and hands on workshops

TEXTILE, CULTURAL AND CRAFT TOUR OF RAJASTHAN
for information contact -
https://www.aahilyaholidays.com/tour/1cb7/craft-culture-&-textile-tour-of-rajasthan-with-wendy-dolan-2025
30th Jan - 14th February  2025  2 SPACES available
Join me on this tour of Rajasthan and explore the colourful delights India has to offer.
Experience a range of textile techniques with local artisans, visit local markets, museums, forts and palaces

TEXTILE AND CRAFT JOURNEY OF SOUTH INDIA - TAMIL NADU
for information contact -
https://www.aahilyaholidays.com/tour/3703/textiles-&-craft-journey-of-south-india-with-artist-wendy-dolan-2026#Highlights_Of_The_Tour
26th Jan - 12th February  2026
Join me on this tour of Tamil Nadu and explore the colourful delights India has to offer.
Experience a range of textile techniques with local artisans, visit local markets, museums, forts and palaces

SILK ROAD TEXTILE TRAIL
UNVEILING THE CRAFTS AND CULTURE OF CENTRAL ASIA
Visiting 5 Stans - Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgystan, and Tajikistan.
for information contact -
https://www.aahilyaholidays.com/tour/9096/silk-road-textile-trail:-unveiling-the-crafts-&-culture-of-central-asia--5-stan-with-british-artist-wendy-dolan
29th March - 22nd April  2026
 Discover the captivating tapestry of Central Asia, where history, culture, and exquisite craftsmanship intertwine.
Our Silk Road Textile Trail invites you to explore the five 'Stans' - renowned for their rich textile heritage.Unravel the secrets of age-old traditions as you immerse yourself in the world of vibrant silks, intricate embroideries, and timeless weaving techniques. From bustling bazaars to remote villages, experience the essence of Central Asian life while uncovering the stories woven into every thread.
 

BRIGHTON SUMMER SCHOOL
Falmer Village Hall, South Street, Falmer, Brighton. BN1 9PT 
book on:-  01273 417178        e-mail  wendy@wendydolan.co.uk

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
      11th-15th August 2025     £325       
 Set in a beautiful location opposite the village pond in Falmer Village, Sussex - near the Universities of Sussex and
Brighton and the Amex Stadium. Enjoy a week of creative stitching inspired by your Childhood Memories.
 Free parking.
 

PATCHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex. BN1 8TA
book on:-  01273 417178            e-mail   wendy@wendydolan.co.uk

WORKSHOPS TO BE CONFIRMED

CREATIVE MACHINE EMBROIDERY

Court Bushes Community Hub, Willow Way, Hurstpierpoint,  West Sussex. BN6 9TH
book on:-  01273 417178               e-mail  wendy@wendydolan.co.uk

BEGINNERS & IMPROVERS
Wednesday   10.00am-3.30pm   (all day, alternate weeks)   12 weeks from October 2025     £420  
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ADVANCED
Wednesday   10.00am-3.30pm     (all day, alternate weeks)   12 weeks from October 2025      £420 

  

                          As a freelance tutor and lecturer I am happy to travel to your Group or Organisation            
and offer the following selection of titles. Most of these can be online via Zoom if preferred.

WORKSHOPS

       Creative Machine Embroidery for Beginners 
                                                                    Machine Embroidery Inspired by Indian Textiles                                                                
In The Meadow - Layer, Paint and Stitch (1 or 2 day +)
Layered Landscapes (1 or 2 day +)
Machine Embroidered Winter Landscapes / Autumn Landscapes
Architecture in Stitch (1 or 2 day +)
Machine Embroidered Book Covers
Machine Embroidered Bowls and Vessels - working with soluble fabrics
Machine Embroidered Lace - using soluble fabrics
Machine Embroidery inspired by Gustav Klimt (1 or 2 day +)
Machine Embroidery inspired by Antoni Gaudi (1 or 2 day +)
Machine Embroidered Flowers / Trees / Gardens

LECTURES

Creative Stitched Textiles
Indian Treasures - Inspiration from Indian Textiles
Interpreting Natural Forms in Embroidery
Art, Architecture and Stitch
Layer, Paint and Stitch - Exploring the techniques and ideas in my book.
A Change of Scale - The challenges of large scale commissions