Study Days for 2010
If you love embroidery but don't stitch; or if you haven't got time to commit to a full course then try these Study Days - the perfect opportunity to see some fine embroidery and to enjoy talks from experts in their field
Two days with Whitework historian Heather Toomer at Hampton Court Palace
1) 19th century whiteworked costume accessories - Wednesday 24 March
Follow the changes in whiteworked costume accessories fashionable in the 19th century from the simplicity of neo-classical through the rococo to the baroque of the second half of the century.
2) Whitework study day - Saturday 17 July
An introduction to whitework used in fashion from the late 16th to 19th century. Study changes in design from early geometric cutworks to elaborate 18th century Dresden imitating lace, and 19th century Ayrshire and broderie anglaise.
Stumpwork Study Day at the Ashmolean Museum Oxford with Mary Brooks - Wednesday 26 May
Mary Brooks is a consultant in museum and conservation projects and an expert in 16th and 17th century embroidery. She catalogued the Ashmolean Museum's collection of 17th century embroideries and was Guest Curator for their exhibition 'Curious Works'.
All study days will alternate illustrated lectures with time to study a wide range of original examples from the relevant collection under expert guidance. (No stitching is involved).
Fee £65.00 - places are limited so please book early. For information and to book contact
E: jessica.aldred@royal-needlework.org.uk T: +44 (0)20 3166 6938
