Description

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

Duration: 3 Hour Workshop

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO KIT WITH THIS COURSE, PLEASE USE THE KIT LIST TO SOURCE YOUR MATERIALS 

Discover Goldwork embroidery in our Seaside Starfish Taster. In this 3-hour workshop, you'll create a beautifully embroidered starfish using a selection of traditional metal thread embroidery techniques combined with beading and thread work. Perfect for complete beginners and those new to Goldwork, this relaxed and inspiring class introduces the fundamentals of this craft while guiding you through a charming coastal-inspired design. You'll learn how to apply a variety of Goldwork materials and techniques with personalised support from our expert tutors every step of the way. To make your project yours, you are able to choose your own selection of fabric and bullion colours before you begin. 

Techniques & Breakdown

This playful taster class offers a great introduction to the art of goldwork embroidery, starting with the very basics of the technique. Our tutors will guide you through fundamental skills, showing you how to cast onto your fabric, apply pearl purl and beads. As well as creating a satin stitch base and topped with delicate essing and goldwork loops. All techniques will be demonstrated live by our experienced embroidery experts who are on hand to support you in your new found skill. 

What You Will Need

Materials:

Gold Pearl Purl

Bullion (colour of your choice) 

Yellow Gutermann’s 

Base fabric of your choice 

Gold Seed beads 

Anchor thread or stranded cotton of your choice

Tools:

Embroidery hoop 

Embroidery Scissors

Embroidery Needles size 10 & 12

Beeswax block

After purchasing you will be sent a detailed kit list with links to recommended stores. If you are struggling to source any of the materials required for this course, please drop us an email to school@handembroidery.com.

Important Information

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- 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.

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