YES Group Embroidery Training Day

October 6th | 09:00 – 16:30 | YES Group Head Office, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Unlock New Skills Before the Christmas Rush

Join us for a full day of expert-led training designed to sharpen your embroidery skills, boost machine performance, and introduce new technologies to grow your business. Whether you're a long-time YES customer or just starting out, this hands-on event will give you the confidence and practical tools you need to succeed this peak season.

What’s Included

• Practical embroidery masterclass from industry expert Liz Woodhouse (Embroidery Academy)

• Machine maintenance & troubleshooting session with YES Group technician Steve Gilbert

• Insights into DTF & UV printing and how they complement embroidery

• Live accessory demos, including magnetic hoops and cap frames

• Printed training materials and a Certificate of Completion

• Lunch, refreshments, and exclusive attendee-only offers

Meet the Experts

Liz Woodhouse, Embroidery Academy – One of the UK’s leading embroidery trainers, Liz brings decades of experience in commercial embroidery education.

Steve Gilbert, YES Group Lead Technician, Embroidery Master & Digitiser – YES Group’s senior technician since 1996, Steve is a master of machine care, embroidery, digitising and embroidery fault diagnostics.

Paul & Mark, YES Group Solution Specialists – Discover the best accessories and add-on technologies to elevate your production.

What You’ll Learn at the YES Group Embroidery Training Day

New Techniques for You or Your Team
Whether you're brushing up your own skills or bringing your team along for a practical refresher, this hands-on session is all about levelling up. You’ll learn how to confidently apply advanced techniques like 3D embroidery, appliqué, and badge-making, perfect for adding higher-value products to your offering. This is your chance to practise tricky applications with expert guidance on hand, just in time for the festive season rush.

Maintenance You Can Do Yourself
Say goodbye to unnecessary downtime and expensive callouts. We’ll walk you through essential preventative care that can be carried out in-house, no technical background needed. You’ll gain confidence in carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly routines, and know exactly how to identify and solve common embroidery machine issues before they affect your output. Includes a printed checklist and real-world examples from the field.

Deeper Understanding of Your Machine
This isn't just a surface-level overview. You’ll get a rare inside look into how your machine operates and how to keep it running at its best. Learn how to correctly adjust thread tension, set the hook timing, manage trimming systems, and resolve common error codes. If you’ve ever called tech support, this session will show you how to resolve many of those issues on your own.

Service Expansion Tips
Looking to add more to your offering? You’ll get a practical introduction to complementary technologies like DTF (Direct to Film) and UV printing, both of which allow you to produce vibrant, full-colour transfers or customised promotional items quickly and efficiently. You’ll also see accessory add-ons like magnetic hoops and cap frames in action, with advice on where they make the biggest difference to speed, alignment, and profitability.

Advice from the Experts
With over 25 years’ experience, our technician Steve Gilbert will guide you through machine care and troubleshooting with clarity and depth, he’s seen it all and knows what goes wrong and why. Liz Woodhouse, our guest trainer from Embroidery Academy, brings decades of industry training experience and a passion for helping decorators master their craft. Together, they offer unique, insider knowledge you won’t find online.

Real, Applicable Skills for Everyday Business
This isn’t a theory-led session or a sales pitch, it’s a full day of actionable learning. You’ll leave with skills you can use the very next day in your shop: from hooping difficult garments and troubleshooting thread issues, to scaling jobs efficiently and preparing samples that wow your clients. It’s perfect for business owners, new starters, or anyone ready to take their embroidery to the next level.

Why Attend?

• Learn new stitch techniques and production tips
• Improve machine reliability and reduce downtime
• Explore profitable add-ons like DTF and UV
• Prepare for the holiday season with expert guidance
• Get hands-on, ask questions, and leave with confidence

Limited Spaces Available – Book Now to Secure Your Place