Distance Learning Stumpwork Classes
Stumpwork, or raised embroidery, is a highly skilled and intricate ancient art form. With a cross-over into hand embroidery, Stumpwork allows you to create beautifully detailed 3D pieces and embellishments.
Our stumpwork course is aimed at beginners looking to learn the basics and develop their stumpwork abilities through taking our stumpwork masterclass.
Discover a range of styles, skills and techniques in our online course, accredited by City & Guilds and become proficient in this beautiful and highly creative craft.
Stumpwork Skill Stage 2
Begin your Stitch Journey with our Skill Stage 2 stumpwork embroidery classes. Choose this stumpwork course to begin learning the basics of stumpwork for beginners.
Why Study An Accredited Course?
Students often tell us that they want to take their stumpwork skills ‘to the next level’. Instead of following online tutorials and buying patterns they want to feel challenged, achieve a goal, unlock their creativity and have the confidence to create their own pieces. With our stumpwork masterclass, we bring a fully developed learning experience to thoroughly improve your skills and get you to the level you want to be at.
Whatever your personal crafting ambition is, then we’d always recommend choosing a course that has been accredited by a professional body. Professional stumpwork courses taught online like ours have so many benefits, including:
- High standards of teaching, assessments and delivery are ensured
- They develop creative thinking
- They encourage meaningful participation
- They are taught by highly skilled, expert tutors
- They provide tangible rewards
- They are carefully tailored toward the right skill level
- They can test and motivate you like no other course can
- They count towards professional qualifications
- They provide opportunities to teach or launch a business
- They develop self-confidence, happiness and satisfaction
Find out more about the true benefits of studying an accredited craft course.

Your Guide
Not sure what level to study?

Take a look at our helpful, in-depth guide to choosing the right City and Guilds accredited craft course. Find out more about course structure, delivery, length, teaching, assessments and the experience level required for each level.
Meet Our Graduates
We have many stories from our past graduates who have gone on to use their skills developed here at SST. Take a look below to find out their experiences of our courses and how they are now using the abilities they have perfected. Take a look at our beginner online craft courses and accredited textile design courses online to find the right one for you.
An Opportunity to Open a Store
Daniel(la) Jonasson joined us back in 2020 to study hand embroidery...
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