Joyful Embroidery with Fleur Woods

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Through Fleur’s gentle and encouraging manner and generous skill sharing, I have made some things that no longer get stuffed in the cupboard unfinished but are displayed proudly in my home. Thanks to Fleur, I am on a stitch journey!

- Michelle C.

Joyful Embroidery is a space where you can relax your soul and heart, devote time to yourself and explore what fills you with joy. The course itself is beautifully done, but the main thing about it is the people and community that will support and embrace you.

- Zoya M.

Worth every penny and my favourite class so far.

- Susan T. B.

This course will indeed give you joy - because Fleur's enthusiasm is infectious - but also it will change what you may have thought of as 'just an embroidery' course.

- Tara A.

This course helped me rediscover my love for colour and texture without pressure. It was truly something I did for myself - and that's always the best work that I end up producing.

- Claire H.

MODULE ONE
Treasure hunting

Slow down, explore your stash, and reconnect with the tools and treasures that spark your creativity. Fleur shares simple ways to remove creative barriers – from curating your materials to making space and time to begin. Plan to have no plan, and let intuition lead.

By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:

Curate your materials with purpose and joy.
Create time to stitch whenever inspiration strikes.
Understand the “what and why” behind your tools and supplies.

MODULE TWO
Colour crush

Colour can bring pure joy – or complete confusion. Fleur helps you get comfortable with colour, guiding you through the basics so you can break the ‘rules’ and create your own unique palette. Explore how colour, texture, and composition work together to bring balance to your work.

This module will give you:

The tools to identify your personal colour palette.
A relaxed understanding of colour theory and harmony.Confidence to use colour and texture
to enhance your designs.

MODULE THREE
Let’s stitch

From complete beginners to experienced makers, discover the freedom of stitch and the individuality in every mark you make. Explore Fleur’s go-to stitches, experiment with fibres, and play with scale, texture, and density. Develop your own visual language.

You’ll gain:

A personal stitch sampler to guide and inspire future projects.
An understanding of how different stitches communicate form and feeling.
Confidence and freedom in your own authentic mark-making.

MODULE FIVE
Be the designer

Design and drawing don’t have to feel intimidating – simple foundations can actually give you more freedom to explore and evolve your ideas. Fleur guides you through using sketches, tracing, and printed fabrics to create layered, story-filled designs.

Here you’ll develop:

Confidence in using design and drawing as creative tools.
Practical skills for building layered compositions and transferring imagery.
A deeper understanding of how structure supports artistic freedom.

MODULE SIX
Did somebody say rockpool?

While hand embroidery is beautifully slow, mix it up and explore quicker, more textural techniques inspired by nature. Join Fleur on a walk by the sea as she shares how to translate natural forms, colours, and textures into expressive fibre art.

This stage equips you with:

The skills to master punch needling and work confidently with different fibres.
Techniques for creating rich, textural pieces inspired by nature.
A renewed approach to embroidery that’s faster, freer, and more tactile.

MODULE NINE
Bringing it all together

It’s time to celebrate everything you’ve learned by designing your own textile collage. Play freely, experiment boldly, and trust your creative instincts as you combine colour, texture, and composition into a cohesive work of art.

By the end, you’ll have:

Designed and created your own unique textile collage.
Learned techniques to blend, layer, and attach elements seamlessly.
Gained the confidence to trust your process and overcome creative roadblocks with ease.

MODULE TEN
Make it yours

Fleur guides you through the often-overlooked art of finishing and presenting your work. Learn how to honour your creative process from start to finish, and discover simple, budget-friendly ways to display your embroidery with pride and professionalism.

This module ensures you can:

Display and present your fibre art beautifully and confidently.
Share the story and intention behind your creations with ease.
Value your creativity by displaying your work in a way that reflects its spirit and care.

BONUS MODULE
Building your brand

Fleur has built a thriving, authentic brand – and she shares how you can too. Explore her top tips for building a creative presence that feels true to you, from social media and storytelling to collaborations and intuition-led decisions.

You’ll walk away inspired by:

Practical ways to build and express your unique creative brand.
Confidence to share your work and collaborate with purpose.
The reminder to trust your gut and stay true to your artistic voice.

Hi, I’m Fleur Woods, a contemporary embroidery artist from New Zealand and I’m here to share my own mixed media techniques and guide you through processes that support genuine creativity.

I can’t wait for you to;

Fall in love with the very process of embroidery itself.
Find the colours and imagery that feel like magic to you.
Forget the rules and relax into your creative authenticity.
Develop the knowledge to compose one-of-a-kind textile collages.
Never feel guilty about starting another embroidery project again!

We all need a jumping-off point, a simple framework to follow and most importantly to find joy in our creative process so we can ultimately get to that holy grail of finished embroidery artworks!

And there’s nothing like creating together with a bunch of like-minded people to share the journey with so I’m thrilled to invite you to learn with me through my new online course.

I learnt to work freer, and to incorporate more variety of materials in each piece of my work. Learning to have the confidence to change challenging areas as they arise with something unthought of previously to produce a ‘better’ outcome was liberating.

- Maree T.

Embroidery threads have become my marks; they allow me to be playful, slow, deliberate or not, and any imperfections can be covered up with more stitches. Fleur's approach to embroidery is full of freedom and endless creativity.

- Ute C.

I have been looking for a style of embroidery for several years, and in this course, I have finally found it. The course gives so much inspiration for taking the lessons learnt forward into your own art practice and Fleur is the most amazing teacher ever.

- Sandra H.

Such a gift to your creative self. The course gives ease of access, and quality learning with invaluable feedback, and connects you with a wonderful tribe of like-minded participants. The course will bring a happy sparkle to your life.

- Suzy S.

The perfect mix of inspiration and instruction. And for the beginner, the instructions were very clear on how to learn the steps. I would encourage anyone interested in fibres and textiles to take Fleur’s class.

- Leauren S.

Feel the freedom of a ‘no rules, only possibilities’ approach inspired by Fleur’s self-taught practice.
Learn a variety of stitch techniques, without the pressure of perfectionism.
Expand your creative toolkit and discover your own unique artistic mark.
Explore colour and composition with confidence, learning to overcome common creative blocks.
Combine paint, linen, and hand-built elements to add depth and texture to your work.
Express yourself authentically, telling your story through stitch.
Unlearn the rules that hold you back – and fall in love with the joyful process of creating.

Slow down with stitch. Join Joyful Embroidery and let your creativity unfold.

Enrolment is open for a limited time.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

11 modules with cinematic video lessons
Two live Q&A sessions with Fleur
Up to ten weeks of engagement with Fleur
Lifetime access to all course materials
Access to a private student community
Comprehensive resource guides
Private online learning portal
Learn at your own pace
10+ hours of professionally filmed content

Today's Price

$419 USD

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It's an investment in yourself as well as your work. It’s an education in following your heart and what makes you happy, and being confident not only to make it but share it with others.

- Michelle M.

The variety of information, including colour experimentation, stitch demonstrations and advice on design, were highly valuable. Fleur's calm and gentle approach to her embroidery, as well as her constant reassurance, gave a freedom to just try.

- Kay M.

Fleur's course is wonderful. Do it for your personal, creative growth. It will bring you such joy!

- Janne W.

Fleur's course encouraged me to play, get messy, challenge my self-doubts and showed me that if I just had a go, anything was possible. I have a new confidence to trust myself and my abilities to make art that brings me joy.

- Helen S.

I will forever be grateful to Fleur and the Fibre Takes Two Team for creating this course. It opened my mind and heart to more than I could have ever imagined – from picking up the pencil to draw again, free-form stitching to the wonder of textile collage.

- Sarah T.

For Tammy, creativity had always lived behind the camera – sharp details, quiet moments, stories caught in a frame. But something in her was calling for a different kind of making, something slower and more tactile. When she stepped into Joyful Embroidery course, it felt like opening a door she’d been standing in front of for years. Stitch by stitch, she found the freedom to play again, to trust colour and texture, and to let her hands lead instead of her inner critic. Now her work carries the softness of thread and the honesty of a photographer’s eye – a blend of image, memory and mark that finally feels like home.

We take great pride in our commitment to excellence. At Fibre Arts Take Two, we call it FATT Fabulous. Our productions are professionally crafted to the highest standards, and our professional tutors share decades of knowledge with generosity and care. To protect their IP and your investment, our money-back guarantee offers a full refund if you’ve watched less than 10% of the course within seven days and are not satisfied. See our terms for details. Our friendly team is here to support you before, during and after your course. Reach out anytime at support@fibreartstaketwo.com – we’re always happy to help.

Helpful FAQs
Have another question? We’re here to help! Please contact the Take Two team at support@fibreartstaketwo.com

: Enrolment will close on 5 January 2026 at 9AM AEDT.
: Enrolment in Joyful Embroidery will be...

AUD $599

USD $419

GBP £319

EUR €359

NZD $659

CAD $579

If you prefer, we will also have two and five month payment plans available.

Note: the prices above are indicative and may be adjusted according to exchange rates at the time the course is open for enrolment.
: We have prepared a minimum requirements list for your easy reference.

This document can be downloaded here.

A detailed list including suppliers and images will be provided for enrolled students. If you have specific questions please reach out to the team at support@fibreartstaketwo.com
: Not at all. This course was created for creatives who want to watch in their own time, hit pause, re-watch, take a break, and then return for more!

While you will receive live support during the first eight weeks of enrolment, there is no set schedule to complete this course. Plus, you’ll have all the material for life!

Before the pandemic I could not have imagined an online art course but now I am a complete convert. I think the freedom to take your time and disappear down your own rabbit hole is such a joy!
- Wendy G
: Your tutor will be available in your private student community group on Facebook during the live tutor interaction period. For your course, this period will be between 2 January 2027 and 27 February 2026. Because Fleur is fabulous, she will also be interacting with the Facebook group between 13 December and 23 December!
: At this stage, we choose to host our student community groups on Facebook as it’s a free, accessible platform that allows ease of communication for both students and tutors.

To ensure an inclusive experience, we live stream our Q&A sessions through YouTube and send regular updates via email for those unable to create a Facebook account.

We also have multiple moderators actively engaged within the group to ensure our communities remain safe and welcoming learning environments.

This community is not compulsory, but it’s highly recommended – and our students love it!

FATT have put together this fabulous format that nurtures the interactions among us. I didn’t even do Facebook before!
– Chris C.
: That’s okay - you don’t need to be a tech whiz to enjoy our online fibre art courses!

Our students regularly report (with much relief 😉) how easy it is to use our online learning platform. We’re also proudly well-known for our top-notch customer service and are always just a message away if you need support.
: Absolutely. Our course content is fully responsive, so you can access your course wherever you feel most comfortable – your computer, phone, or tablet. All you need is an internet connection.
: Because we have students from all around the world, we have set up geolocation to accommodate your local currency where we can. We currently accept USD, AUD, GBP, Euro, CAD and NZD… with more to come! If your currency wasn’t mentioned, your bank will still automatically convert it to your local currency once the charge goes through.

(And on the topic of being international, the Take Two team are based in Australia… hence the spelling of things like fibre, realise and enrol!)
: Yes, we can absolutely organise a gift voucher (what a beautiful gift for somebody!) Please email us at support@fibreartstaketwo.com with the details, and our friendly team will help create a personalised digital voucher for you.
: You can post your questions about the course in our private Facebook group; either someone from the community, Take Two or Toni herself can help you.

If you have more technical questions or are unable to join the student group, please don’t hesitate to contact support@fibreartstaketwo.com.

I am so glad I found FATT. Everything is so well put together and the support is wonderful.
- Jennifer H

You’ll pick up a needle, follow your curiosity, and unlock a creative magic that’s entirely your own.

At the heart of Joyful Embroidery is the simple, soulful act of stitching – a way to slow down, connect, and honour the creative spirit within you.

It’s my wish that by honouring our creativity, we give others permission to explore theirs more openly.

I hope you’ll join me.

Discover the joy of slow stitching and create incredible embroidery.

Enrolment closes 5 January 2026 9AM AEDT

Sink into the rhythm of needle and thread to create fibre art that’s unmistakably yours.

You can create the extraordinary. But does your mind whisper I can’t, before you’ve even begun?

No rules. No guilt. No pressure.
Just pure creative play, within a framework that builds both your confidence and your craft.

The moment I chose to pick up a needle and thread, I felt the women of past generations behind me, just there, giving me everything I needed at that moment.
- Fleur Woods