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Michelle Agnew Sculptural Goldwork Butterfly Embroidery Course
Michelle Agnew Sculptural Goldwork Butterfly Embroidery Course
Michelle Agnew Sculptural Goldwork Butterfly Embroidery Course
Michelle Agnew Sculptural Goldwork Butterfly Embroidery Course
Michelle Agnew Sculptural Goldwork Butterfly Embroidery Course
Michelle Agnew Sculptural Goldwork Butterfly Embroidery Course
Michelle Agnew Sculptural Goldwork Butterfly Embroidery Course
Michelle Agnew Sculptural Goldwork Butterfly Embroidery Course
Michelle Agnew Sculptural Goldwork Butterfly Embroidery Course
Michelle Agnew Sculptural Goldwork Butterfly Embroidery Course

Sculptural Goldwork Butterfly with Michelle Agnew

By Hand & Lock School
£450.00
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Location: Via Zoom

Duration: 5 Days

Join us for our 5 day, online course focused on creating this sculptural goldwork butterfly. Based on the Papilio Canadensis, this class blends traditional goldwork and stumpwork techniques, offering a unique exploration of texture, movement, and depth. You’ll learn to harness the sculptural qualities of stumpwork (with a few twists) to bring to life the dynamic motion of this butterfly, using innovative techniques that make the wings rise and flutter off the fabric. As we explore the enchanting details of this insect, you'll gain expertise in crafting intricate textures with goldwork threads and three-dimensional effects and by the end of the course, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind embroidered butterfly.

Please Note: This is an intermediate course and we recommend having some goldwork experience. Stitching outside of class will be required. (Each day’s work must be completed in order to move onto the next steps)

During this 5 day class you will learn a wide range of Goldwork techniques, starting with the soft string padding to create the 3D base for your butterflies body. You will then learn a range of metal thread embroidery techniques including applying Pearl Purl, cutwork and chipping. You will then learn how to complete your finished butterfly in the style of Michelle Agnew. 

All of the materials for this course will be sent out to you. You will need a 10 inch seat frame or an equivalent embroidery frame or slate frame for this class. You will need to supply your own embroidery equipment (scissors, needle threaders, daylight lights etc) to suit your learning needs. 

Shipping

Please note that any additional products in your order will be sent with your class kit within the time frame stated below. To receive these items sooner please place this order separately to your course booking.

All International Parcels will be shipped via express courier two weeks before this class is due to start. Please do not book onto this course if you are within the two week window before the course starts and you live outside of the UK. UK parcels will be shipped three days before the course is due to start. UK parcels will be shipped express via Royal Mail. Please note that the address that you book the course with will be the address that the kit is sent out to. Shipping will be calculated at the checkout. 

Zoom & WhatsApp

Our online courses are delivered via Zoom using a high quality visualiser. Please download Zoom before the course begins. We also have an accompanying WhatsApp group for each of our courses. This group enables you to connect with other students and the tutor by sharing photos of your designs and progress. Please download WhatsApp before the course starts. All of our online course sessions are recorded and sent out after the class so you are able to access the lesson should you be unable to attend. 

For guides on how to download Zoom and WhatsApp please see our guides on out FAQ page here

PO Boxes/Third Party Couriers

Please avoid placing orders to PO Boxes or third party courier companies, Hand & Lock cannot be held responsible for replacing kits, delays or additional costs that this may cause. 

All our course times are run on UK time, please check here for help converting to another time zone.

Tutor Profile

Michelle Agnew is a Canadian artist based in Toronto, specializing in sculptural goldwork embroidery. Her journey into this unique art form took her to England in 2022, where she studied the Royal School of Needlework's certificate and diploma programs. Since then, she has worked full-time as an embroidery artist.

Agnew blends traditional goldwork with contemporary techniques, reimagining embroidery as a three-dimensional art form. Her work draws inspiration from nature, architecture, and the historical traditions of embroidery. By combining these elements, she creates pieces that are both visually striking and conceptually engaging.

Her work has attracted attention from notable clients such as Max & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, and Merrell. Currently, Agnew is collaborating on several new projects with design firms worldwide, pushing the boundaries of the craft and exploring fresh artistic directions. Her work pays tribute to the rich history of embroidery while constantly finding ways to expand its possibilities.

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- Do not place orders to PO Boxes or Military addresses

- Any products ordered alongside your course will be dispatched with your course kit, as course kits are sent out two weeks before the course date if you are wanting your additional products sooner please order these separately