The Botanist’s Moth: Hand Embroidery Workshop
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£125.00
| RSN Friends - Priority Booking is Open
This class is currently available for Priority Booking by RSN Friends only. General booking opens for all on Sunday 5 April 2026. |
This one-day hand embroidery workshop is led by embroidery artist Eliza Gomersall and explores the creation of a detailed botanical moth design inspired by nature and fantasy, reflecting the artists signature style. The moth incorporates delicate botanical motifs within the wings, blending floral elements with the elegant structure of the insect form. Using fine materials and considered colour palettes, traditional embroidery techniques are combined in contemporary ways. The Botanist’s moth has a strong focus on craftmanship and a design that feels both timeless and fresh. Basic embroidery experience is helpful, though techniques are demonstrated and supported throughout the day. Students will have the option to choose from a variety of colour ways so their design can feel personal. All materials are provided in the kit including reference materials, such as a stitch plan and key, to support stitching during the workshop and to use at home afterwards. Demonstrations may be photographed or filmed for personal reference. As this is a one-day workshop, the design will already be transferred onto the fabric and prepared in an embroidery hoop, allowing everyone to begin stitching straight away and make the most of the time. There is no pressure to finish the piece during the workshop. The focus is on learning techniques and enjoying the process. Eliza is happy to provide supplier information for those who wish to purchase any of the tools and equipment used during the workshop.
Guest Tutor – Eliza Gomersall
Eliza Gomersall is a hand embroidery artist based in a rural village in southeast England. Working from her home studio, she creates meticulously handcrafted pieces inspired by the British landscape, wildlife and heritage. Her work combines elements of nature and fantasy, blending traditional hand embroidery techniques with contemporary design to create intricate, ethereal pieces. After graduating from The Royal School of Needlework, Eliza won First Prize in The Hand & Lock Prize 2022 Textile Art Student Category for her piece Palingenesis. In 2023 she completed the Chanel and The King’s Foundation Metiers d’Art Embroidery Fellowship in Partnership with le19M, further refining her skills if couture craftmanship.
Alongside her larger textile works, Eliza is developing a collection of embroidered jewellery that translates intricate hand embroidery into wearable pieces. Her embroidered work has been worn by Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster, and she created an embroidered brooch for Queen Camilla to wear to The Finding Harmony Premiere. Eliza enjoys sharing her skills through embroidery workshops, encouraging others to explore creativity and craftmanship through hand embroidery. Alongside her personal practice, she also freelances in costume embroidery, where she continues to gain valuable experience and explore new approaches to her craft.
Please note this is an in-person class at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU.
Please view important joining information about Hampton Court courses.
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RSN Stitch Bank
You can explore many more stitches in the RSN Stitch Bank.
| RSN Friends – Priority Booking is Open
This class is currently available for Priority Booking by RSN Friends only. General booking opens for all on Sunday 5 April 2026. |
This one-day hand embroidery workshop is led by embroidery artist Eliza Gomersall and explores the creation of a detailed botanical moth design inspired by nature and fantasy, reflecting the artists signature style. The moth incorporates delicate botanical motifs within the wings, blending floral elements with the elegant structure of the insect form. Using fine materials and considered colour palettes, traditional embroidery techniques are combined in contemporary ways. The Botanist’s moth has a strong focus on craftmanship and a design that feels both timeless and fresh. Basic embroidery experience is helpful, though techniques are demonstrated and supported throughout the day. Students will have the option to choose from a variety of colour ways so their design can feel personal. All materials are provided in the kit including reference materials, such as a stitch plan and key, to support stitching during the workshop and to use at home afterwards. Demonstrations may be photographed or filmed for personal reference. As this is a one-day workshop, the design will already be transferred onto the fabric and prepared in an embroidery hoop, allowing everyone to begin stitching straight away and make the most of the time. There is no pressure to finish the piece during the workshop. The focus is on learning techniques and enjoying the process. Eliza is happy to provide supplier information for those who wish to purchase any of the tools and equipment used during the workshop.
Guest Tutor – Eliza Gomersall
Eliza Gomersall is a hand embroidery artist based in a rural village in southeast England. Working from her home studio, she creates meticulously handcrafted pieces inspired by the British landscape, wildlife and heritage. Her work combines elements of nature and fantasy, blending traditional hand embroidery techniques with contemporary design to create intricate, ethereal pieces. After graduating from The Royal School of Needlework, Eliza won First Prize in The Hand & Lock Prize 2022 Textile Art Student Category for her piece Palingenesis. In 2023 she completed the Chanel and The King’s Foundation Metiers d’Art Embroidery Fellowship in Partnership with le19M, further refining her skills if couture craftmanship.
Alongside her larger textile works, Eliza is developing a collection of embroidered jewellery that translates intricate hand embroidery into wearable pieces. Her embroidered work has been worn by Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster, and she created an embroidered brooch for Queen Camilla to wear to The Finding Harmony Premiere. Eliza enjoys sharing her skills through embroidery workshops, encouraging others to explore creativity and craftmanship through hand embroidery. Alongside her personal practice, she also freelances in costume embroidery, where she continues to gain valuable experience and explore new approaches to her craft.
Please note this is an in-person class at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU.
Please view important joining information about Hampton Court courses.
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RSN Stitch Bank
You can explore many more stitches in the RSN Stitch Bank.