In-Person Textile Art Workshops & Talks
My in-person workshops are designed as a progressive yet flexible pathway into free motion embroidery and surface embellishment, whether you’re curious about exploring drawing with thread or developing your own stitch language. Alongside the free motion embroidery pathway, Broderie Anglaise workshops are offered as standalone hand embroidery sessions and can be taken independently.
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What people say!
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“..so happy with the knowledge and skills learnt from Agy. I went back for her (FME) intermediate class!”
Lynda S.
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“As someone who hasn’t sewn in years, this (FME) workshop helped me reconnect with the joy of sewing & embroidery.”
Uniz S.
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“Agy is a very patient teacher and I came back feeling confident that with practice I will be able to make good designs.”
Arathy P.
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“The Broderie Anglaise workshop is excellent, engaging and informative.... Her session gave me the inspiration to stitch the pattern onto my favourite garments.”
Lisa T.
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"It (free motion embroidery) is a freeing experience! It's visual journaling with stitching!"
Anna O.
Upcoming Workshops
Join at any level that feels right for you - the descriptions below will help you decide where to begin. Some attend a single workshop, while others return over time as their practice and skills evolve.
Basic Free Motion Embroidery – Paint & Draw with Thread
Next date & price
15 March, 29 March or 12 April 1.30–530pm · S$180 (materials included)
Description
Learn to draw and doodle with your sewing machine and build confidence in free motion embroidery (FME). Create depth and texture with thread and applique.
Key details
Level: Beginner. Must know how to use the sewing machine
Duration: 4 hours
Location: My studio, Singapore
Group size: Max 3 participants
For more details click on sign up button.
Int. Free Motion Embroidery I – Building Your Visual Stitch Dictionary
Next date & price
25 April 1.30–530pm · S$180 (materials included)
Description
Understand stitch behaviour by learning how to observe, test, and record stitches to help develop your own visual stitch dictionary. We’ll explore how different stitch types, densities, and movements affect the final outcome.
Key details
Level: Must know basics of FME
Duration: 4 hours
Location: My studio, Singapore
Group size: Max 3 participants
For more details click on sign up button.
Int. Free Motion Embroidery II – Exploring Dissolvable Fabrics
Next date & price
TBC S$180 (materials included)
Description
This workshop introduces dissolvable fabrics as a tool for creating texture, structure, and lace. We’ll explore how stitch density, thread choice, and layering affect strength and form, with time set aside for troubleshooting and experimentation.
Key details
Level: Must know basics of FME. You’re curious about lace-like textures and surfaces
Duration: 4 hours
Location: My studio, Singapore
Group size: Max 3 participants
Dates tbc
Let’s Draw with the Sewing Machine
Next date & price
11 May (Mon), 1030am - 1pm, S$110 (materials included)
Description
This 2.5-hour session introduces the fundamentals of free motion embroidery through drawing with thread and simple appliqué. The focus is on technique and building basic coordination.
This session does not cover thread painting or textured surfaces.
Key details
Level: Beginner. Must know how to use the sewing machine
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: Fashion Makerspace, SG
Group size: Max 6 participants
For more details click on sign up button.
Advanced Free Motion Embroidery
Who it’s for:
Experienced stitchers looking to explore sculptural work or broderie anglaise using free motion embroidery.
Description:
Advanced workshops are offered on a flexible, need-based basis and are arranged through conversation. These sessions focus on deeper exploration and are tailored to individual interests and experience. Examples include sculptural and more complex lace features.
How to join:
Please get in touch to discuss .
Embroidery, Textiles & Art
Date: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Time: 14.30 - 18.00 PM Ticket: $85 CULTURE PASS CLAIMABLE
Duration: approximately 3.5 hours
Stitch the past into the present in this immersive embroidery experience where heritage meets contemporary design. Journey across the region’s rich sulam traditions with curator Tony Sugiarta and storyteller Hafiz Rashid.
Discover stories woven into cloth, and explore how embroidery lives on in fashion, interiors and art today. Then roll up your sleeves for a guided hands-on workshop with textile artist Agatha “Agy” Lee using Broderie Anglaise for modern practice. Create your own hand-stitched batik coaster and bring home a starter kit to continue the craft. Join us in this afternoon filled with a blend of talk, storytelling and crafting - perfect for curious minds and creative hands alike.
This event will take approximately 3.5 hours .
Take a look at what you can learn!
Corporate & School Workshops
Textile art-based workshops are available for corporate, schools, public and private audiences. Sessions can be customised based on the client’s objectives and needs. Topics include upcycling textiles and sustainable fashion, and the practice of slowing down through stitch meditation and repair.
I was engaged in 2025 by Ministry of Education Singapore through the National Arts Council’s Artist-in-School Scheme, and I developed and conducted a 6-lesson textile art programme for Xingnan primary school students. This programme guided students from the art of observation through to translating their sketches into stitched textile artworks.
