Traditional Embroidery Apprenticeship Program

Program Overview

The Traditional Embroidery Apprenticeship Program offers specialized practical training in traditional embroidery through direct hands-on learning from master artisans and experienced specialists. Trainees will master traditional stitches, manual, digital, and machine embroidery techniques, and fabric handling methods, directly contributing to preserving and sustaining the Kingdom's cultural heritage.

Designed to train participants in designing, crafting, and elevating embroidered products, the program blends traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. This empowers graduates to enter the professional market, launch their own artisanal ventures, and master craft skills tailored to market demands.

Training Modules

• History of the Craft
• Traditional Stitches
• Garment Construction & Sewing
• Digital Design
• Design, Product Development & Creative Thinking
• Artisanal Entrepreneurship
• Machine Embroidery
• Craft Products & Production

Key knowledge and skills acquired

• Understanding the rich history and fundamentals of traditional embroidery.
• Selecting appropriate fabrics and materials to execute designs effectively.
• Mastering traditional stitches and essential sewing techniques.
• Creating innovative embroidery designs and products that harmonize authenticity with creativity.
• Executing hand, digital, and machine embroidery techniques with high precision and quality.
• Integrating diverse stitches and methods to produce refined, intricate artwork.
• Analyzing productivity and practicing efficient time management during project execution.
• Planning an artisanal entrepreneurial venture, including feasibility, pricing strategies, and marketing.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be a Saudi citizen or born to a Saudi mother.
• Must possess full visual acuity and be free from chronic joint or neurological conditions.
• Must commit to full-time dedication to the training program.
• Employed applicants must submit written approval from their employer ensuring no conflict with program hours.
• Must pass the entry assessment and skill evaluation.
• Must comply with all institute regulations and program policies.
• Applicants must not have been dismissed from any apprenticeship program within the past year.
• Additional criteria may apply.