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

Duration: 5 Week Embroidery Course (1 x 2.5 hour session per week for 5 consecutive weeks) 

Over this five-week course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of goldwork embroidery, learning how to create padded surfaces and explore a range of traditional filling stitches. Each technique is carefully demonstrated and guided, giving you the opportunity to build confidence while learning how to work with goldwork materials in a contemporary way.

Working in a soft palette of greens, browns and pinks, you’ll create a detailed pear design using a combination of metal threads, padding and decorative stitches. Throughout the project, you’ll explore different ways of filling and embellishing the design, learning how changes in texture, stitch and material can create depth and contrast.

The course is designed as an accessible introduction to goldwork, covering key techniques while encouraging you to experiment with how traditional materials can be used in a more contemporary design. Whether you are completely new to goldwork or looking to develop your embroidery skills, this five-week class will give you a strong foundation in the techniques and materials used in goldwork embroidery.

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 

• Padding 

• Goldwork cutwork

• Goldwork chipping

• Couching

• Hand beading 

• Contemporary threadwork

• Applying Pearl Purl

• Satin Stitch

• Essing

• Layering techniques

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