ABOUT CHARLOTTE FARRANT EMBROIDERY
Charlotte Farrant Embroidery is a dedicated hand embroidery business that offers unique classes, bespoke commissions, and exquisite pieces for sale. Our story is one of passion for the art of embroidery and a commitment to preserving the tradition of hand-stitched craftsmanship. We take great pride in our original pieces, utilising the innovative methodology of The Codification of Stitch to create captivating embroidery with hidden messages. Our team is driven by a love for the craft and a desire to share its beauty with the world. At Charlotte Farrant Embroidery, we stand out by infusing every creation with creativity, precision, and a touch of magic, making each piece a work of art that tells a story.
Experience
Work Experience:
Hand and Lock freelance embroidery – December 2024 – Current
Cathryn Avison - Freelance embroidery – February 2024 - current.
Tamara Ralph - freelance embroidery – July 2023 – current
Susan Aldworth teaching workshop – November 2024
RSN Teaching Workshop for School Group - October 2024
Hand and Lock Internship – June 2024 – 6 weeks
Alexander McQueen - freelance embroidery – April 2023 – November 2024
Awards / Bursaries:
Hand and Lock Winner 2025
Worshipful Company of Broderers Award - June 2025
3-year Bursary - Worshipful Company of Wire Drawers - 2023 - 2025
Bradford Textile competition – 3rd Prize Embroidery category – June 2024
Textiles A – Level Award 2022
Live Projects / Competitions:
Lock & Co. 175th anniversary bowler hat ribbon competition - Won and sold – November 2024
Bradford Textile competition – 3rd Prize Embroidery category – June 2024
Ruben Montini – November 2023 - November 2024
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Stitching altarpieces for Ruben Montini’s exhibition – LGBTQI+ Black with love, intact as a flower
McQueen live project – January 2024 – May 2024
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Producing a body of work exploring craft and engineering
Blenham Palace sail – November 2023 – December 2023
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Stitching the Boat sail for Blenham Palace’s Christmas exhibition – Sleeping Beauty in the Palace trail
Lock and Co Live project – January – March 2023
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‘Hybrid’ Creating a head adornment inspired by flora at Kew Gardens
Royal School of Needlework Studio – May 2023 - Contributed to the collective embroidery for the Anointing Screen for the Coronation of King Charles III.
Exhibitions:
Knit and Stitch Show - London and Harrogate 2025
New Designers - June 2025
Lock & Co. bowler 175th anniversary of the bowler hat exhibition – November 2024
Fashion and Embroidery Exhibition – NEC Birmingham, March 2024
Lock and Co Hat exhibition, November 2023
End of year Show: Royal School of Needlework, May 2023
Baseball Cap and Green Vision Embroidery Hoop – The Great Imagining Festival, Studio of Gavin Turk, November 2022
Baseball Cap – A Postcard from Home: Royal School of Needlework, September 2022
References on request
