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Introduction to Goldwork
The RSN is renowned worldwide for teaching goldwork. Traditional methods are still used in religious embroidery and for livery and royal commissions but goldwork also lends itself to contemporary designs for fashion and interiors. Although known as "goldwork", this sumptuous technique uses metal threads of all kinds and colours.
You will be supplied with a kit containing fabric with a design in place, metal threads, couching thread, beeswax, needles and instructions. The design will introduce you to simple padding techniques and basic purl, check and Japanese threads and how to couch them down. The two day class will offer a more complex design but will still be suitable for inexperienced stitchers.
06 September 2009 Emma Batten ref 902;
01 November 2009 Jessica Aldred ref 914;
03 January 2010 Kelley Aldridge ref 025;
06 & 07 April 2010 Elizabeth Elvin ref 053;
28 June 2010 Hazel Arnott ref 073
Developing Goldwork
This course will enable you to try more sophisticated padding techniques and introduce you to a wider range of metal threads and their use.
A given design, materials and instructions will be supplied.
20 & 21 March 2010 Helen Stevens ref 045;
29 & 30 June 2010 Hazel Arnott ref 074
Advanced Goldwork
Progress to padding with carpet felt and use of a wide range of threads and techniques including metallic kid. Designs will be supplied but if you are attending for four days (see special offer below) you may bring your own project if you wish. Please send us details of the design and purpose of your project by 16 June 2010.
01 & 02 July 2010 Hazel Arnott ref 075
For students who really wish to concentrate on developing their technique, the Developing and Advanced Goldwork classes in June 2010 can be taken as one class.
Special Offer: Attend both two-day classes 074 & 075 for £230.00 (£207.00 for Friends and Special Supporters)
NEW COURSE - Goldwork Millefiori Button Brooches f
Inspired by rich colours and intricate patterns of Millefiori glass, create gorgeous jewel-like mini brooches using metal thread techniques. Quick to produce, these brooches make lovely gifts or you can complete several examples to be worn individually or together to suit your outfit. This course is excellent for beginners and fun for those with more experience. Also suitable for children aged eight and over. (Children must be accompanied by an adult known to them for the entire class)
Design and materials supplied.
20 March 2010 Jenny Adin-Christie ref 046
Goldwork Bee Pin f
Embroider a three-dimensional gold bee to wear on a pin. Pad with carpet and craft felt and use traditional chipwork, cutwork and applied purl pearl. Some experience of goldwork is required. Design and materials supplied.
27 & 28 March 2010 Owen Davies ref 048
Contemporary Gold Or Nué
Use colour over gold thread inventively and in contemporary style. We will use different types of padding to give a three dimensional effect, a variety of gold threads and embellishments such as beads, sequins and jewels.
08 & 09 May 2010 Tracy A Franklin ref 063
