Location: This course is delivered via Zoom & WhatsApp. Please click here for guides to using Zoom & WhatsApp

Duration: 4 Week Embroidery Course (1 x 2.5 hour session per week for 4 consecutive weeks) 

Over this four-week course, you’ll explore silk shading embroidery through a collection of three floral butterfly designs. Using a range of colourful cotton threads, you’ll learn how to create soft colour blends, delicate shading and detailed floral forms to bring each butterfly to life.

Throughout the class, you’ll develop your silk shading skills, exploring how to build up colour and create depth using carefully blended stitches. Each butterfly combines floral elements with delicate details, giving you the opportunity to practise a range of silk shading techniques within three different designs. To finish each piece, you’ll introduce goldwork accents, adding a touch of sparkle and contrast to the softer thread embroidery. Combining silk shading with goldwork creates a varied and textured finish, bringing together two beautiful embroidery techniques.

Whether you’re looking to improve your existing silk shading skills or want to explore combining silk shading embroidery with goldwork, this four-week class offers a chance to create three detailed and colourful floral butterflies.

Important Course Information

- Please check that your email address and shipping address are correct before ordering.

- Read all of the course description information above and the “How the Course Works” information below before booking.

- All courses are non-refundable. If you cannot attend, please let us know as soon as possible and we will try to move you to another course.

- A recording of each course session will be sent to you within one week of the session. You will then be able to download and keep this.

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Taught Techniques 

• Silk Shading 

• Satin stitch

• French knots

• Passing thread application

• Essing

• Goldwork Cutwork

• Goldwork Chipping

What You’ll Need to Provide 

- All materials will be sent to you - Course kit materials may vary slightly from those shown in sample imagery, however all alternatives are chosen to closely reflect the intended techniques and final results. 

- Tools needed: 10 inch seat frame (or an equivalent embroidery or slate frame), embroidery scissors