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5th Aug 2020
Silk-shading uses a number of colours in cotton or silk threads, skilfully blended together to create the natural appearance of a flower, fruit, plant or animal.
Studio Classes
Tracy teaches general and themed classes at her studio in Durham.
Classes run from 10am to 4pm. Half day Saturday classes from 10am to 1pm are also available. Classes are pitched at beginners, intermediate or those wanting to brush up on skills.
Upcoming Classes
Mon 10th Nov 2025
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Tue 18th Nov 2025
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Mon 24th Nov 2025
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Mon 8th Dec 2025
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Mon 19th Jan 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Sat 7th Feb 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Mon 2nd Mar 2026
Cost: £75.00
Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Mon 16th Mar 2026
Cost: £75.00
Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Tue 24th Mar 2026
Cost: £300.00
Hurry, 1 place left!
An opportunity to learn traditional and contemporary hand embroidery in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Tue 24th Mar 2026
Cost: £75.00
Hurry, 2 places left!
Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Wed 25th Mar 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Thu 26th Mar 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Fri 27th Mar 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Mon 30th Mar 2026
Cost: £300.00
Hurry, 1 place left!
An opportunity to learn traditional and contemporary hand embroidery in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Mon 30th Mar 2026
Cost: £75.00
Hurry, 2 places left!
Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Tue 31st Mar 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Wed 1st Apr 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Thu 2nd Apr 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Tue 7th Apr 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Wed 8th Apr 2026
Cost: £75.00
Hurry, 1 place left!
Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Thu 9th Apr 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Fri 10th Apr 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Tue 14th Apr 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Wed 15th Apr 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Thu 16th Apr 2026
Cost: £75.00
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Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Fri 17th Apr 2026
Cost: £75.00
Hurry, 1 place left!
Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Sat 18th Apr 2026
Cost: £45.00
Learn traditional or contemporary hand embroidery techniques in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Thu 14th May 2026
Cost: £225.00
Hurry, 2 places left!
Traditional Silk shading and Gold work techniques
Classes by topic
Who are workshops for?
Workshops are pitched at beginners, intermediate or those wanting to brush up on skills.
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