Surface stitch and goldwork embroidery: Live Zoom class

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Saturdays 16th November and 07th December 2024 - 13h00 to 16h00. This class is taught in two sessions of 3h00 (6h00 in total)

In this class, you will learn the art of surface stitch and Goldwork. This design was inspired by a beautiful red deer than I saw in Scotland.

We will begin by stitching the outlines of the design in stem stitch. You will incorporate the split stitch on the outlines of the satin stitches. The satin stitch, straight and in an angle will be covered including how to keep the same angle and where to position your needle and at which angle.

In the second session, you will add the festive bow including learning how to do a french knot. Finally, we will practise stitching the essing with gold smooth purl.

Homework in between both sessions will be recommended to allow a smooth transition in the class. Finishing all the steps taught in the first session will be recommended. Stitching the stem stitch on the outlines of the design and stitch the satin stitch.

This class is aimed at someone who has knowledge of embroidery and would like to work in a contemporary design.

The class is pitched towards intermediate-advanced students and the limited class size will allow you to develop at your own pace with plenty of one to one time with the tutor.

Finished piece size is approximately 11.5cm (H) x 7cm (W) 

Each kit includes: detailed instructions, brown embroidery thread, red embroidery thread, gold smooth purl, beeswax, different sized needles, white fabric with the artwork already drawn on and yellow Gutermann bobbin thread.

The class will allow you to develop at your own pace, with the opportunity for one to one guidance from the tutor due to the limited class numbers.

You will need the additional equipment:

– a seated hoop 8 or 10 inch (with webbing around the top ring)
– embroidery scissors
– pins
– pencil and rubber
– notepad

Recommended but Optional:

– goldwork scissors
– goldwork pad

A link to access the class will be send to you two weeks before the course starts with instructions on how to access your course. You will need to download zoom and enter the details that you will receive.