Embroidery instructor Laura S. Urbina demonstrating needle and Luneville hook techniques to a student during a hands-on Haute Couture embroidery workshop.

In-Person Embroidery Workshops

Step away from the everyday and immerse yourself in the art of Haute Couture embroidery. In those hands-on workshops, you’ll discover a beautiful craft, awaken the artist within, and experience the joy of creating something wonderful—expertly guided every stitch of the way.

Imagine a moment with your friends or colleagues—where time slows down, and your hands bring beauty to life, stitch by stitch. In each immersive Haute Couture embroidery workshop, everything is thoughtfully structured so you can focus on the joy of learning and creating. With my live guidance and feedback, high-quality curated materials, and a warm, encouraging atmosphere, you’ll experience embroidery as it was meant to be—an artful escape, a meditative journey, a space to express yourself freely.

No stress—just a moment with friends, your imagination, and the exquisite world of embroidery at your fingertips.

Experience the art of Haute Couture embroidery in a personalised, hands-on setting. These exclusive in-person workshops offer a rare opportunity to learn directly from me, in small groups of 6 to 8 participants, ensuring personal guidance and high-quality instruction.

Designed for companies, sewing studios, and private groups, these workshops bring the magic of embroidery straight to you. Whether held in a dedicated creative space—such as a sewing studio, enterprise training room, or even a private home—each session is carefully structured to offer an inspiring and immersive learning experience.

Workshops are available in the Toulouse area, France, with the possibility of expanding based on demand. Sessions can be tailored to your needs—whether a half-day, full-day, or recurring schedule—allowing participants to explore embroidery techniques at a comfortable pace.

For private groups of friends looking for a unique and creative experience, I also offer at-home workshops—a perfect way to share a memorable and artistic moment together.

A rare opportunity to learn Haute Couture embroidery with expert guidance, a structured approach, and a fully immersive experience—brought directly to you.

Embroidery instructor Laura S. Urbina demonstrating the Lunéville hook technique to a student during a hands-on Haute Couture embroidery workshop.

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What’s included in an In-person Embroidery Workshop?

Each in-person embroidery workshop is a fully immersive learning experience, designed to give you expert guidance, hands-on practice, and a beautifully curated Haute Couture embroidery project to complete.

Here’s what you’ll receive:

Embroidery teacher Laura S. Urbina demonstrating Luneville hook techniques to a student during a hands-on Haute Couture embroidery workshop.

Live Training & Expert Feedback

Learn directly from me in a face-to-face setting, where I guide you through every step, answer your questions, and provide real-time corrections and advice.

Curated Haute Couture embroidery kit with fine threads, beads, sequins, crystals, and pre-printed silk organza for your project.

Curated Embroidery Kit

Each workshop includes a carefully assembled embroidery kit with all the essential materials: fine threads, beads, sequins, crystals, and silk organza printed with the embroidery project’s design—everything you need to bring your embroidery to life.

Flatlay of essential Haute Couture embroidery tools, including an embroidery frame, hoop, and Lunéville hook for precision stitching.

Access to Specialized Tools

The embroidery frame, frame support system, Lunéville hook, scissors and beading plate are made available during the workshop for use. If you’d like to continue your embroidery journey beyond the session, you’ll have the option to purchase them at the end.

Hand holding a printed embroidery guide from an in-person workshop, summarizing key techniques for continued practice at home.

Printed Guide

A take-home printed guide summarizing key techniques covered in the workshop, so you can revisit and practice at your own pace.

Technical Sheet

A detailed stitch legend with clear illustrations, color references, and expert tips for both needlepoint and Lunéville hook techniques.

Hands holding a black-and-white technical drawing of a haute couture embroidery design, showcasing precise front and back details.

Technical Drawings

Precision black-and-white technical drawings, showing both the front and back of the design, ensuring clarity and accuracy as you refine your craft.

Everything you need for an unforgettable embroidery experience—expert guidance, curated materials, and a beautifully structured learning process.

An Unforgettable Experience

Stitching Magic: Bringing the art of Haute Couture Embroidery to life

The First Stitch

Every embroidery journey begins with a simple step—getting in touch. Whether you’re a company looking to offer a unique creative experience, a sewing studio seeking to expand its workshops, or a group of friends eager to explore embroidery together, I’m here to bring this vision to life.

The Perfect Fit

Together, we’ll shape the workshop experience to suit your needs. We’ll discuss the location, group size, duration (half-day, full-day, or custom), and the embroidery project that best aligns with your expectations. Whether it’s hosted in a sewing studio, an enterprise training room, or a cozy home setting, the workshop is designed to be both inspiring and seamless.

The Final Touches

Once the details are set, your workshop is officially booked! I’ll prepare the materials, gather the curated kits, and ensure everything is ready for a smooth, hands-on learning experience.

The Workshop Day

This is where the magic happens! Step into a world of creativity as we stitch together in an immersive and welcoming atmosphere. With my live guidance and high-quality materials at your fingertips, you’ll experience embroidery as it was meant to be—relaxing, enriching, and deeply satisfying.

Take the Experience Home

If you’ve fallen in love with embroidery (and I’m sure you will!), you might not want to stop after just one workshop. That’s why, at the end of the session, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase your own embroidery tools—so you can continue stitching, experimenting, and creating at your own pace.

The Journey Continues

Your creative journey doesn’t have to end here—this is just the beginning! The world of embroidery is rich and endless, and there’s always more to discover. Whether you’d like to refine your skills, explore new techniques, or take on fresh creative challenges, I offer a variety of online learning experiences to guide you along the way. Let’s keep stitching together—because every masterpiece begins with a single stitch.

Discover more ways to learn together!

Discover the Academy

Ready to bring the magic of Haute Couture embroidery to your event, shop, or school? Let’s create something unforgettable—together. Interested in booking me for a workshop?

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Haute Couture Embroidery is an art—but learning it can feel out of reach.

The world of Haute Couture embroidery is mesmerizing, but learning it? That’s another story.

High-quality, in-person training is rare and often inaccessible—requiring costly tuition, travel, and accommodations. And even if you’re lucky enough to find a workshop, the teaching quality can vary, leaving you without the structured, hands-on guidance you need to truly progress.

Expert training, brought to you—no barriers, just creativity flowing freely.

That’s why I created these in-person workshops.

I bring the excellence of Haute Couture Embroidery training directly to your event, school, or private gathering—without the limits of the traditional atelier or logistical challenges. With a carefully structured approach, I make Haute Couture Embroidery accessible, ensuring that every participant, regardless of experience, receives personalized, high-quality instruction in an inspiring and supportive environment.

Everything is provided, every step is guided, and every stitch is a step toward mastering this exquisite craft.

No need to travel far—Haute Couture embroidery comes to you.

Embroidery instructor Laura S. Urbina guiding a student at a Haute Couture embroidery workshop, both working together on a shared embroidery frame.

Let's Embroider Together

I’m Laura S. Urbina, a graduate in French Haute Couture tambour embroidery from the prestigious École Lesage (Paris) and Studio Eyral.

Before dedicating myself fully to embroidery, I earned a PhD in aerospace engineering and worked as a university lecturer. Precision, problem-solving, and structured learning techniques have always been at the core of my work—and now, they shape the way I teach this delicate art, making it clear, accessible, and truly transformative.

Given my background, the digital world has always been second nature to me, which greatly enhances the clarity and precision of the designs you’ll learn to embroider.

That’s the heart of these embroidery programs: a thoughtfully structured learning experience designed for your success.

It’s not just about learning the embroidery techniques—it’s about experiencing the joy and empowerment that come with learning something unique.

Step into a world of creativity and precision—and let’s embroider something extraordinary together.

Laura S. Urbina with her Lunéville hook, the tool used in French Haute Couture embroidery.

No, all embroidery designs, elements and content are strictly for personal use and are protected by copyright. This means they cannot be used for commercial purposes, including selling finished creations made from the designs.

If you’re interested in using these patterns for commercial purposes, please contact me to obtain a Commercial Exploitation Licence, which grants the necessary rights for business use.