A R D I N G T O N
  • By Subject
  • By Date
  • By Tutor
  • Only Online
  • Latest Additions
  • Gift Cards
  • Waiting List
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Timings & Refreshments
Further Adventures in Goldwork

about Hanny
Picture
Further Detail
Discover a creative approach to goldwork embroidery. Hanny will show you how, by learning the fundamentals of couching, purl work and other goldwork techniques you can open up a world of possibilities to experiment and explore, whatever your stitching ability. This workshop gives stitchers of all abilities the opportunity to explore the possibilities of this stunning artform, building up throughout the day a series of hand embroidered samples and small pieces which can become a ‘tool kit’ of  techniques to enhance your artwork as we work towards creating a new body of work
​
Skills/Techniques Covered
  • The fundamentals of goldwork techniques
  • How to treat metal threads
  • A method of experimenting allowing individuals to create and explore stitch in easy steps
  • How to translate stitch inventions into a body of work.
  • Finishing techniques
​
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities from beginners to Improvers and even those at advanced level if wishing to push their creative ability with goldwork rather than pure technique ​

​Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £10, payable to the tutor during the course.

Your tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book 

Please Bring With You​
  • Your normal sewing kit if you have one
  • ​If you have additional tools and materials that you would like to bring then please do so. You may not need to use them however

We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.

​

Subscribe to our Mailing List
* indicates required
01235 833433

​Ardington School of Crafts Ltd.
The Old School
School Road
Ardington
Oxfordshire
OX12 8PN
​UK
Company Registration No. 7817748
​website design and content ©simon & yvonne sonsino 2020
  • By Subject
  • By Date
  • By Tutor
  • Only Online
  • Latest Additions
  • Gift Cards
  • Waiting List
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Timings & Refreshments