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Hand & Lock The world's finest providers of hand embroidery since 1767

At Hand and Lock we pride ourselves in creating the finest hand embroidery in the world; it is, after all, best to do one thing really well. Our specialist practitioners undertake embroidery projects from the smallest monogram to the largest interiors, and are committed to producing pieces of the highest quality to your exact requirements. With names like Hermès, London Fashion Week, Rihanna and Kate Moss dotted amongst our extensive client list, we endeavour to reach wider audiences than ever before, taking embroidery forward in to the modern world with over 200 years of industry know-how.

14/10/2026
✨ Applications are now open for the 2027 Hand & Lock Training Programme! 🪡🧵Find out how to apply via the link in bio or ...
13/10/2026

✨ Applications are now open for the 2027 Hand & Lock Training Programme! 🪡🧵

Find out how to apply via the link in bio or visit Career Opportunities at handembroidery.com

Golden Pear Online Course ✨Whether you are completely new to goldwork or looking to develop your embroidery skills, this...
12/10/2026

Golden Pear Online Course ✨

Whether you are completely new to goldwork or looking to develop your embroidery skills, this five-week course will give you a strong foundation in the techniques and materials used in goldwork embroidery.

Working in a soft palette of greens, browns and pinks, you’ll create a detailed pear design using a combination of metal threads, padding and decorative stitches.

Find out more and explore the full 2027 programme through link in bio or visit handembroidery.com

Tambour Waves Online Course ✨Whether you’re new to tambour embroidery or looking to develop your existing skills, this s...
11/10/2026

Tambour Waves Online Course ✨

Whether you’re new to tambour embroidery or looking to develop your existing skills, this six-week online class offers an introduction to couture-style embellishment while giving you the freedom to create your own unique, fashion-inspired piece.

Find out more and explore the full 2027 programme through link in bio or visit handembroidery.com

Bramble Picnic Online Course ✨You’ll explore a variety of embroidery techniques over this four-week online course, learn...
10/10/2026

Bramble Picnic Online Course ✨

You’ll explore a variety of embroidery techniques over this four-week online course, learning how to combine metal threads, beads and colourful threads to build a richly textured and embellished design. Techniques include couching, chipping, beading and more to create a bright and joyful finished piece.

Find out more and explore the full 2027 programme through link in bio or visit handembroidery.com

Golden Hummingbird Course ✨Join us for this two-day course in our central London studio. Designed as a great introductio...
09/10/2026

Golden Hummingbird Course ✨

Join us for this two-day course in our central London studio. Designed as a great introduction to goldwork or an opportunity to develop your existing skills while creating a detailed and striking finished piece. You’ll explore classic goldwork techniques, learning how to work with different gold threads and create texture, shape and dimension within the hummingbird design.

Find out more and explore the full 2027 programme through link in bio or visit handembroidery.com

Waterlily Pond Online Course ✨This six-week class is a great opportunity to develop your skills across both tambour and ...
08/10/2026

Waterlily Pond Online Course ✨

This six-week class is a great opportunity to develop your skills across both tambour and goldwork while learning how to combine these techniques in a beautiful contemporary design.

Find out more and explore the full 2027 programme through link in bio or visit handembroidery.com

Moonlit Moth Online Course ✨Designed as a goldwork sampler, this beautiful moth combines a variety of intricate techniqu...
06/10/2026

Moonlit Moth Online Course ✨

Designed as a goldwork sampler, this beautiful moth combines a variety of intricate techniques including metal threadwork, silk shading and beading.

Whether you are new to goldwork or looking to expand your existing skills, this six-week online class offers the opportunity to explore a wide range of techniques in one project.

Find out more and explore the full 2027 programme through link in bio or visit handembroidery.com

Watercolour Iris Course  ✨Join us in our central London studio for this two-day course that combines painting with embro...
05/10/2026

Watercolour Iris Course ✨

Join us in our central London studio for this two-day course that combines painting with embroidery, while exploring a variety of goldwork, threadwork and beading techniques to create your own individual iris design.

Find out more and explore the full 2027 programme - link in bio or visit handembroidery.com

Personalised Family Crest Online Course ✨Over this six-week online course, you’ll learn how to create your own fully per...
03/10/2026

Personalised Family Crest Online Course ✨

Over this six-week online course, you’ll learn how to create your own fully personalised family crest, combining fabric appliqué, goldwork and thread work techniques to your own choice of motifs, colours and lettering to create a unique embroidered design.

Find out more and explore the full 2027 programme through link in bio or visit handembroidery.com

Address

86 Margaret Street
London
W1W8TE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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