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

Duration: 6 Week Embroidery Course (1 x 2.5 hour session per week for 6 consecutive weeks) 

Date and Time: 26th January - 2nd March (2-4.30pm)

This design celebrates the richness and versatility of Traditional Goldwork  embroidery in this warm and radiant design. 

Over this six-week course, You’ll undertake a thorough exploration of fundamental Goldwork techniques and learn to create padded surfaces to embellish with metal threads, wires and bullions. Each technique is carefully guided, allowing you to build confidence as you create this richly decorated design. 

Worked on a warm rust, your scarab is brought to life through a glowing palette of deep oranges, burnished golds and copper tones. A standout feature of this design is the pair of delicate, raised wings. These are created using wire shapes on organza, and carefully applied over to your scarab body after completion. Combining this raised work technique adds a playful contrast to the structured Goldwork beneath, and elevates the design into a striking and dimensional outcome. 

Whether you are new to Goldwork or looking to further your skills, Sunlit Scarab provides an inspiring exploration into the world of decorative 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 

- Intricate Goldwork techniques which include cutwork, passing thread application and pearl purl application

- Contemporary Goldwork techniques like chipping and combining bullions and beading 

- Padding techniques  

- Stumpwork - creating 3D shapes

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