🧵 Beginners Needle Tatting Classes – 6-Week Course

Discover the beautiful traditional art of handmade lace!

Have you ever admired delicate lacework and wondered how it was made?

Join me at Lyndaz Kreative Klasses in Rooty Hill and learn the wonderful craft of Needle Tatting.

Using a tatting needle and thread, you'll gradually learn to create decorative rings, chains, picots and beautiful lace motifs.

This beginner-friendly course starts with the absolute basics and introduces new techniques progressively, allowing you to develop your skills and confidence.

No previous tatting experience required!

💜 Course Overview

Duration: 6 sessions

Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 5pm–6:30pm

Session Length: 1.5 hours

Total Learning Time: 9 hours

Level: Absolute Beginners

Location: Rooty Hill, Western Sydney

Materials: Students bring their own supplies

Learning Style: Guided, practical and hands-on

Needle Tatting differs from Shuttle Tatting and offers another enjoyable way to explore traditional lace-making.

📚 Your 6-Week Learning Program

WEEK 1 – Introduction to Needle Tatting

Module 1: Getting Started

Learn about the essential tools, materials and basic techniques.

You'll learn:

Understanding tatting needles and sizes

Choosing suitable beginner threads

Matching needle and thread sizes

Holding the needle and working thread

Understanding working and ball threads

Creating the basic double stitch

First-half and second-half stitches

Maintaining comfortable tension

Sliding stitches from the needle

Practical Activity: Double-stitch samples and your first simple ring.

WEEK 2 – Rings & Picots

Module 2: Building Decorative Shapes

Develop confidence with rings and introduce decorative picots.

You'll learn:

Creating consistent rings

Making decorative picots

Understanding joining picots

Controlling picot size

Counting stitches accurately

Reading basic stitch notation

Closing rings correctly

Recognising uneven tension

Weekly Project: Simple tatted flower or ring motif.

WEEK 3 – Chains & Pattern Formation

Module 3: Creating Lace Structures

Learn how rings and chains combine to form decorative lace.

You'll learn:

Creating chains

Turning and positioning your work

Alternating rings and chains

Maintaining consistent tension

Understanding pattern repeats

Following written instructions

Recognising basic tatting structures

Weekly Project: Small decorative lace edging sample.

WEEK 4 – Joining Techniques

Module 4: Connecting Your Tatting

Discover how individual rings and sections are joined to create larger designs.

You'll learn:

Joining through picots

Joining rings together

Connecting rings and chains

Identifying joining points

Keeping joins neat

Preventing twisting

Correcting common joining mistakes

Weekly Project: Joined flower, medallion or decorative motif.

WEEK 5 – Reading Patterns & Building Motifs

Module 5: Developing Independent Skills

Begin following a needle tatting pattern with greater confidence.

You'll learn:

Common tatting abbreviations

Understanding stitch counts

Identifying rings, chains and joins

Following pattern repeats

Planning thread requirements

Adding new thread

Hiding thread ends

Maintaining consistent motif sizes

Weekly Project: Begin your final needle tatting project.

WEEK 6 – Completing Your Tatting Project

Module 6: Finishing & Presentation

Bring together the techniques learned throughout the course.

You'll learn:

Completing your chosen design

Reading patterns more independently

Troubleshooting common problems

Securing and hiding thread ends

Shaping completed tatting

Basic blocking techniques

Presenting your finished project

Exploring future tatting projects

Final Project: Complete a beginner-friendly lace project such as a bookmark, ornament, decorative motif or lace edging.

✨ Skills You'll Develop

By the end of the course, you'll have practised:

Needle tatting double stitches

Creating rings and chains

Making decorative picots

Joining tatted elements

Understanding tatting terminology

Reading basic written patterns

Maintaining thread tension

Starting and finishing work neatly

Creating decorative lace motifs

You'll also develop patience, concentration, fine motor coordination and creative confidence.

👜 Student Supply List

Students are required to bring their own supplies.

Essential Supplies

Tatting needle set in assorted sizes

Crochet cotton or tatting thread suitable for your needle

Small sharp embroidery scissors

Fine crochet hook for joins, if required

Tapestry or embroidery needle

Measuring tape or small ruler

Notebook and pen or pencil

Small project bag or storage pouch

Recommended Beginner Threads

Smooth, firmly twisted cotton thread is generally easiest when learning.

Suitable options include:

Size 10 crochet cotton for initial practice

Size 20 tatting or crochet cotton as skills develop

Mercerised cotton tatting thread

Beginner tip: Choose light or medium-coloured threads so individual stitches are easier to see.

Avoid very dark, fluffy, metallic or highly textured threads while learning the basic techniques.

Optional Supplies

Thread organiser

Small project box

Needle threader

Blocking mat

Rust-proof pins

Pattern folder

Magnifying lamp or reading glasses

🖨️ Learning Support

Structured lessons include:

Step-by-step demonstrations

Guided practice activities

Weekly technique exercises

Beginner pattern-reading guidance

Project instructions

Individual assistance

Troubleshooting and finishing techniques

Students are encouraged to practise between sessions to strengthen their skills.

🌸 Who Can Join?

This course welcomes:

Absolute beginners

Learners interested in traditional lace-making

Sewists, crocheters and knitters exploring another textile craft

Learners interested in needle tatting as an alternative to shuttle tatting

Returning crafters seeking a refresher

Anyone who enjoys detailed, creative handwork

Blended Age Groups • Gender Neutral • NDIS Participants Welcome

Classes are conducted in a friendly, patient and supportive environment.

📅 Flexible Enrolments – Start When You're Ready!

Tuesdays: 5pm–6:30pm

No need to wait for a new course intake!

New learners are welcome to enquire at any time. I'll personally work with you to arrange a suitable commencement week, subject to availability.

Learning Frequency Options

Intensive – Consecutive Days, by prior arrangement

Weekly

Fortnightly

Monthly

Flexible / FIFO – Arrange My Schedule

The six lessons follow a progressive learning sequence, regardless of the agreed attendance frequency.

💳 Course Fees & Payment Options

Pay Per Session: Pay individually for each scheduled 90-minute session.

Pay Upfront – Full Course: Pay for all six sessions together.

Applicable fees are displayed in the booking options.

Accepted Payment Methods

PayID

Direct Bank Transfer

Afterpay – Full-course upfront payment only

Afterpay is not available for Pay Per Session bookings.

Cash payments are not accepted.

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Payment must be received at least 3 days before your scheduled class date to secure your place.

Full-course payments must be received upfront. Per-session payments must be received before each respective session.

Afterpay payment eligibility may be verified manually while checkout restrictions are being configured.

📝 Enrolments & Bookings

Step 1: Complete the online enrolment form:

https://form.jotform.com/261458616309058

Step 2: Select your preferred class schedule, learning frequency and payment option.

Step 3: Place your order and complete the required payment.

Step 4: Your booking is secured once payment has been confirmed.

📍 Location

Lyndaz Kreative Klasses
Rooty Hill, Western Sydney

Conveniently located near the Great Western Highway, M4 and M7, with public transport nearby.

💜 Discover the Joy of Handmade Lace!

Learn a beautiful traditional craft, create your own delicate lacework and enjoy developing a skill that can be used for many future creative projects.

Absolute Beginners Welcome • Flexible Enrolments • Enrol Online!