Sue Rangeley is a widely respected tutor in the field of contemporary embroidery, who has inspired enthusiasm for this creative art form over the past forty years. Some of her tutorial activities have included:
- International tours: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, USA and Canada
- Creative Embroidery classes in Vancouver (1998 - 2007)
- Visiting U.K. University tutor, B.A. Embroidered Textiles
- Study Days and Textile Workshops in museums
- Artist in Residence, Kelmscott , The William Morris Society
- Artist in Residence, 'A Wearable Art', The Oxfordshire Museum 2009
- Lectures and presentations for textile associations & universities
- Specialist Master Classes in Embroidered Textiles (see below)
Sue's specialist Master Classes are a fusion of design and creative embroidery; students explore new ideas through research and experimental stitch; develop comprehensive portfolios of samples for fashion or interiors; pursue personal projects to completion.
Below left: ‘Botanical Reticules’ class 2011.

Previous classes:
- 2015 Studio Study Days & ‘Free Spirit Flora’
- 2014 'Free Spirit' - Embroidered Textiles Masterclass at Farncombe
- 2013 'Inspired to Stitch' - The Macclesfield Silk Museum
- 2012 'Go with the Flow' - themes from shoreline inspire stitch designs
- 2012 'Petal Power' - Corsages and embellishments for fashion
- 2011 'Millefleurs'- Dazzling designs of floral embellishment
- 2011 'Botanical Reticules' - Plant forms inspire purse designs
- 2010 'Stitched Poetry' - Word and image find expression in stitch
- 2008 'Enchanted' - A magical journey with fabric and thread, inspired by myths, forests, fairies
- 2008 'Secret Reticules' - Creative embroidery explores three-dimensions, a botanical focus
- 2008 'Textural Adventures' - Experimental surfaces: manipulation and machine-embroidery
- 2007 'Go with the Flow' - Aquatic themes influence stitch design
- 2006 'Visions & Passions' - Museum collections inspire themes for creative embroidery
The annual programme of Masterclasses concluded in 2015. Sue continues to offer Studio Study Days in her Oxfordshire studio to small groups, or one-to-one mentoring for embroidery students.
In 2022, the studio will be open for visitors to see Sue’s creations for ‘Embroidery Atelier’.