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Jacobean Crewel Work


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Traditionally worked in crewel wool on linen, this decorative technique is one of the earliest forms of surface stitching.  The style "Jacobean" developed in the 17th century and has been a popular design style over the centuries, but crewel stitches can be used for contemporary designs.

Introduction to Jacobean - NE

Developing Jacobean - E

Crewel work project - E
Three days on consecutive weeks to design and work a crewel work project using either traditional Jacobean or contemporary designs.

Class 1 - Exploring designs
Class 2 - Applying designs and choosing stitches
Class 3 - Emroidering your design

Course Key
NE = No stitching experience necessary

E - Some experience of stitching preferred but not necessarily in the technique described

EE = Some experience of the technique required

(If no dates are given against the course you are interested in, this means the next date is likely to be autumn 2008. New course dates will be listed here from spring 2008.)
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