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Essential Goldwork Embroidery Online/Distance Masterclass (UK PURCHASE ONLY)

Essential Goldwork Embroidery Online/Distance Masterclass (UK PURCHASE ONLY)

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  • Completion Certificate
  • 24/7 Technical Support

Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • Beginner level

Description

Learn the unique techniques of the fascinating art of Goldwork Embroidery with a comprehensive design that samples essential specialised goldwork stitches and techniques.

Goldwork is mainly "laid work", much different to other embroidery techniques in that the threads and wires tend to be laid on the fabric rather than stitched through. The result of this is a very rewarding and highly textured finish.

You will learn about appropriate fabrics, how to correctly frame up your piece ready for sewing as well as discovering the many types of goldwork thread and wires available and their application.

We combine traditional wires with contemporary threads to widen the scope of goldwork embroidery.

The course is broken down into lessons, with practicals which form a finished project. Along the way, you will be given professional hints and tips to ensure you are learning to the highest standard and incorporating best practice.

Included is access to your highly experienced tutor via e.mail for six months after purchase of the course.
(We make every attempt to answer e.mails the same day).

Maire has over 25 years of hand embroidery experience, working with couture designers around the world.

A kit of materials accompanies this course which has almost everything you need to complete the design. This will be mailed to you upon registration.

Included in the kit;
  • Fabric, backing fabric

  • 10" Hoop, and hoop binding kit

  • Supporting spiral bound, lay flat course booklet

  • All threads & wires, padding and materials necessary to complete the project

  • Needle pack containing the appropriate high quality John James needles and needle threader

  • Maire Curtis pure beeswax pack

  • Access to the online course for six months from registration date.

  • Access to your tutor via email for six months from registration date.

  • Certificate of achievement on completion.

All presented in a box which you can use to keep your work clean as you stitch.

What’s not included

You will also need;

  • A pencil

  • Hands free embroidery hoop clamp or stand. (essential)

  • Thread scissors and paper scissors

  • Goldwork embroidery scissors (essential).

  • Any magnifiers or visual aids you may require.

Basic skills required

You will be expected to have some stitching experience and understand basic embroidery stitches such as split stitch, satin stitch and long and short stitch. There is no age limit as long as young embroiderers are supervised.
Just be aware that there will be sharp edges on wires etc. and the techniques will require quite intricate dexterity.

Certification

A certificate of achievement is issued upon submission of images of the completed project which will be assessed by your tutor.

Learning Outcomes
  • Be able to identify the many types of Goldwork thread available and their application.

  • Have confidence with padding and application of metallic leather/fabric. (Vegans will be pleased to know that we use a lovely soft faux leather).

  • Be confident with techniques for application of unique goldwork embroidery threads.

  • Upon completion of this course you will have the necessary skills to attempt projects on your own.

Cancellation / Refund

In line with distance selling regulations you are accessing a course directly via the internet and as such we cannot accept cancellations.

Damage or Omissions

If your package or an item in it has been damaged in the post, please contact us within three days of receipt.
Your kit is carefully hand packed by your tutor, checked, double checked and triple checked, but if we have missed anything, then just let us know.

Allergy Advice

Embroidery kits are packed in our studio which does use natural animal fibres. Metallic threads may contain nickel.

Terms and Conditions

The use of this online course is for single student private use only and must not be shared with a group. We can create group courses on request.

Please respect our intellectual property and do not share ANY aspect of this course or its images via any format, including printed, online or social media.

Any misuse will result in immediate cessation of the course and access to the online content.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I start my course before the kit arrives?

    Yes, of course.  The first couple of lessons cover topics which can be learned without the kit.  You can get started straight away and your kit should be with you soon.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Goldwork Embroidery
  2. History of Goldwork Embroidery
  3. How Goldwork Threads are Made
  4. Goldwork Threads
  5. Cutwork Wires
  6. Modern Threads
  7. Other Embellishments
  8. Fabrics for Goldwork
  9. Section 1 Review Points
  10. Equipment for Goldwork Embroidery
  11. Making Felt Bobbins
  12. Beeswax Thread Conditioner
  13. Goldwork Equipment Review Points
  14. Goldwork Designs and Order of Work
  15. Planning Your Stitching
  16. Design Transfer and Using Pounce
  17. Copyright
  18. Framing for Goldwork Embroidery
  19. Practical 1 - Setting up your hoop
  20. Padding and Applique - Padding with Felt
  21. Padding with Thread and String
  22. Applique
  23. Practical 2 - Project Padding and Applique
  24. Laid Work-Passing
  25. Laid Work - Turning & Joining
  26. Laid Work - Joining at Intersections
  27. Sinking Technique - Unthreaded
  28. Sinking Technique - Threaded Needle Method
  29. Practical 3 - Couching
  30. Practical 4 & 5 Passing and Satin Overstitch
  31. Couching Purl Wires
  32. Practical 6 - Couching the Pearl Purl Wire
  33. Practical 7 - Embroidery Stitches
  34. Practical 8 - Cutwork - Smooth Purl
  35. Practical 9 - Cutwork - Chips
  36. Spangles and Beads
  37. Practical 10 - Spangles and Finish
  38. Congratulations! you have completed the course
  39. Suggested Reading

About The Provider

Offering in person Embroidery and other needle craft courses and workshops in Cumbria.  Also available online.

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