The teachers of the Stitch Sanctuary are master craftswomen and artists of exceptional skill and sensitivity. Each has trained with the Royal School of Needlework and gone on to build her own distinctive voice as a designer and maker, bringing together technical mastery, creative vision, and a deep understanding of the embroidered form. Their work reflects the full richness of hand embroidery — its precision and discipline, its expressive freedom, its extraordinary range, and above all, its capacity for quiet joy.

Together, they embody the spirit of the Sanctuary: a place where knowledge is shared generously, tradition is honoured, and creativity is encouraged to flourish. By clicking on each portrait, you are invited to step into their individual worlds — to discover their stories, explore their work, and find additional ‘in person’ classes and projects through which they share their expertise with our community.