Embroidery Workshop: Thread Drawing

Learn the exciting technique of thread drawing using freemotion machine embroidery!



3 hours

Class size 1 to 5 (public classes), 3 to 10
  $155 (Afterpay available)

Looking for fun things to do in Melbourne? Discover how to use your basic home sewing machine to create your very own thread drawings!
Your friendly teacher, Juliet will carefully guide you through every step of this fun and creative technique through demonstrations, tuition and practical support.
Select your chosen design from provided images and resources or bring your own ideas if you prefer.
You will learn the basics of freemotion embroidery including how to prepare your machine to free sew, how to transfer your designs to fabric, draw with the machine and add details and embellishments to your designs with threads and fabrics.
There will be plenty of opportunity for practice, trouble shooting, skill building and experimentation.
Plus, you can take home your own embroidered textile artwork, as well as some newfound skills!

Upcoming dates for Embroidery Workshop: Thread Drawing

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 11:34pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 29 Nov 2026 and 18 Apr 2027.

  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm
  • Sat 20 Feb 2027, 1pm-4pm
  • Sun 18 Apr 2027, 1pm-4pm
What you'll get
  • All required materials are provided
  • Ideally you will bring your own sewing machine but there are some to borrow if needed
  • You will make an embroidered textile artwork to take home
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Knowledge required
No prior knowledge or skills required. Suitable for complete beginners
What to bring
Bring your own sewing machine if you have one. You will need an embroidery/darning foot. Let Juliet know in advance if you need to borrow a machine or would like more info on the foot.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Le Studio Art Space & Gallery, Crown Avenue, Mordialloc VIC

Embroidery Workshop: Thread Drawing location
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  • 5/5 from Frances Higginbotham, attended Dec 2025: Juliet was a wonderful tutor who easily explained and demostrated the techniques involved in her class. The studio was well lit and organized with each student having their own table to work on. Ample cass materials were supplied.
  • 5/5 from Colleen Herbert, attended Dec 2025: Really enjoyed this embroidery workshop — everything was well organised, the teaching was great, and the group vibe was so nice. I’d 100% do another one.
  • 5/5 from Yvonne Pywell, attended Dec 2025: Juliet knows her topic and is keen to share her knowledge. She caters for all levels of sewing. Well worth taking this class.
  • 5/5 from Renae Holmes, attended Nov 2025: I have long admired Juliet's work and was so grateful for the opportunity to learn from Juliet. The class was engaging and Juliet was so incredibly generous with her time and knowledge. This was the first workshop in a long time where I was able to produce a piece I was truly happy with and I am really looking forward to working on my piece more. I highly recommend Juliet's classes.
  • 5/5 from Anne Reilly, attended Nov 2025: Juliette is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The class was paced well giving me time to try different techniques
  • 5/5 from Sue Maida, attended Aug 2025: Fantastic class with Juliet Collins learning thread drawing. We tried to cram as much in as we could and I easily could’ve stayed for hours longer. Juliet is a lovely teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed the class.
  • 5/5 from Inge Lederer, attended Jul 2025: Such an enjoyable class - Juliet explained things super clearly and showed us a few different techniques. The class was the right size for the space. It was great to hang out in Juliet's studio to see her lovely art first hand. Thanks for a great day.
  • 5/5 from Josie Samers, attended Jul 2025: Such a lovely workshop! Juliet was a brilliant teacher, so encouraging and taught so many skills. Just a perfect way to spend the afternoon. Thankyou so much!!!
  • 5/5 from Robyn Damm, attended Jun 2025: Juliet is an absolute pearl of a teacher. Welcoming, knowledgable and fun. She allows the inner artist to shine. I learned so much and will defininitely look to do more classes with her. The studio where the class was held is a great creative space
  • 5/5 from Melinda Hall, attended May 2025: I loved this class. Juliet is lovely and gave me confidence in experimenting in free motion embroidery. I knew a little before going in but during, I learned all the technical skills I needed to push forward and try knew ideas. Juliet’s work is also very inspiring. Enjoy!
  • 5/5 from Debra Billson, attended May 2025: A lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Juliet was so generous sharing her knowledge as an artist, giving us a planned project, but with scope to explore our own area of experimentation interest too. A small class insured we were all well looked after, therefore I highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Louise Smith, attended May 2025: We had a lovely afternoon and it was fun to engage in a new creative process. Our teacher was knowlegeable and explained the process clearly. Afternoon tea was a nice bonus! Highly recommend the workshop.
  • 5/5 from Marylou Verberne, attended Apr 2025: This was a great way to spend an afternoon, the time just flew! Juliet is a wonderful teacher, welcoming and warm and most importantly, skilled at imparting her considerable knowledge. I came with a very specific project I have in mind and she worked with me to teach me exactly what I needed to know. We all learnt so much in what was really a very short space of time. I really loved the experience and would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Wendy Alweyn, attended Apr 2025: Wonderful class run by Juliet. She was full of positive energy and was able to teach different levels of experience. A new skill to practice. Highly recommended the class and Juliet who took it.
  • 5/5 from Elena Suares, attended Sep 2024: Love it! What a wonderful way to spend a day! I enjoyed learning a new craft of machine embroidery. Highly recommend this class to crafters seeking to expand their knowledge and skills.
  • 5/5 from Ella Forbes, attended Sep 2024: I had a fantastic experience in the class. I felt very welcomed and at ease. The teacher provided plenty of delicious snacks and generously shared her expertise in the craft. The class was both enjoyable and informative, and I learned techniques that I can easily use at home. The length of the class was perfect—it allowed enough time to practice and come home with a finished piece.
Your teacher

Juliet D Collins
Juliet D Collins

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Juliet D Collins works with textiles and mixed media. She creates beautiful embroidered thread drawings. They celebrate women and her love for Melbourne's vibrant spaces.
Juliet was born in Scotland and studied Fine Art in Edinburgh. She has continued to create in sculpture, drawing and textiles and has been exhibiting her art in galleries across Melbourne since 2007. Juliet is passionate about passing on her artistic skills and knowledge to people of all ages and has been running creative art workshops for kids and adults for many years. She is particularly interested in inspiring artists of all ages to engage in their own unique creative journey.

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