Learn Hand Embroidery in Milan: Create Your Own Piece

Make something with your hands under a master embroiderer's eye

This two-hour embroidery class in Milan teaches hand stitching techniques under the guidance of Stela, a master artisan. You personalize a T-shirt or bag with your choice of design, keep what you make, and get access to Stela's curated shop of embroidered accessories and garments to purchase if you wish. The class runs in English, Italian or Greek, and includes refreshments.

The experience

Stela walks you through the fundamentals of hand embroidery (how thread moves through fabric, how to build a design, how to keep tension even), then you apply those techniques to personalize a garment or bag she provides. You choose whether to embroider your name, a heart, a star or another symbol onto the T-shirt or bag, working at your own pace while she watches and adjusts your grip or your stitch. The piece you make is yours to take home.

After you finish embroidering, you have access to Stela's wardrobe of finished pieces: earrings, bracelets, necklaces, handbags and customized garments she has selected for her shop. If something catches your eye, you can buy it. If you want to make a piece even more distinctive, you can add brilliant beads or other details to it before purchase: turning a ready-made item into something personalized.

The class includes water or soft drinks. Stela teaches in English, Italian or Greek, so you can book in whichever language suits you. The space is fully wheelchair accessible, and the class works for all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Two-hour workshop with master embroiderer Stela.
• personalized T-shirt or bag (you choose from Stela's selection).
• water or soft drinks.
• access to Stela's curated shop of embroidered accessories and garments.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 14:30 and 17:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lira Boutique di Stela Papa

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want hands-on embroidery instruction with time to complete a finished piece, rather than a quick demo or multi-day course.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I embroider during the two hours?

You personalize either a T-shirt or a bag (you choose which one) with a design of your choice: your name, a heart, a star or another symbol. Stela provides the garment and guides you through the stitching techniques while you work.

Do I get to keep what I make?

Yes. The T-shirt or bag you embroider is included in the class and goes home with you at the end.

What is Stela's shop, and can I buy things there?

Stela has curated a collection of finished embroidered pieces (earrings, bracelets, necklaces, handbags and customized garments) that are available for purchase during the class. You can also add beads or other embellishments to any piece you buy if you want to make it more personal.

How long is the class, and will I have time for other things that day?

The class runs two hours, leaving you the rest of the morning or afternoon free to explore Milan or visit other attractions.