This one-day, onsite workshop is designed for absolute beginners and those with a little experience.

Have you ever wanted to try goldwork? Are you a novice stitcher? Join textile artist Sarah Maddison from SixtyFourPackingCases and create a stunning Golden Bumblebee.   Goldwork has been around for centuries and has always been a sign of wealth and status, most often seen on ecclesiastical vestments, uniforms and the clothing of monarchs and aristocracy.    Sarah takes a very relaxed approach to Goldwork having been mainly self-taught, and really wants to make it accessible even to the newest of stitchers. This course is not for goldwork purists but is designed to give you a taster and perhaps a desire to study this technique further.   This project is hand stitched throughout in a 5 inch hoop.

Skills / Techniques Covered

• Prepare your fabric in an embroidery hoop

• Transfer a design to the fabric

• Learn about padding

• Use different goldwork wires

• Learn about couching, chips and beading

• Complete the project within the hoop and add backing and ribbon for display 

Materials are not included in the booking fee. Sarah will supply the full kit to complete the Bee. The cost of the kit is £20 payable to the tutor on the day