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Decorative Goldwork Lettering

£345.00
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Description

Location: This course is delivered via Zoom & WhatsApp. Please click here for guides to using Zoom & WhatsApp

Duration: 6 Week Embroidery Course (1 x 2.5 hour session per week for 6 consecutive weeks) 

Date: 19th May - 23rd June (6pm-8:30pm - Tuesdays)

Join us at the Hand & Lock School for Embroidery and Creative Arts for our special Decorative Ornamental Lettering course, exploring metal thread work and illustrative personalisation.

Dating back as far as the 2nd to 4th centuries, historiated initials (large decorative letters) have been used to capture attention and highlight important parts of a text. In this Goldwork course you will learn how to use metal threads to their best advantage, understanding the characteristics of each material and how to apply them effectively within a design.

Over six weeks you will design your own decorative letter, much like the ‘L’ shown in our course photographs. You will build up the design step by step, learning a range of filling and outlining techniques to bring your idea to life. Alongside Goldwork you will also have the chance to add colour with cottons and silks, giving you the skills to combine texture, shine and shading in your finished piece.

Important Course Information
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Taught Techniques 
  • Throughout this course you will be introduced to a range of goldwork embroidery techniques which you will combine with different fonts to create your lettering. You will begin by understanding 

What You’ll Need to Provide 

- All materials will be sent to you - Course kit materials may vary slightly from those shown in sample imagery, however all alternatives are chosen to closely reflect the intended techniques and final results. 

- Tools needed: 10 inch seat frame (or an equivalent embroidery or slate frame), embroidery scissors

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How the Course Works

Technical Information

Our online courses are delivered via Zoom using a high-quality visualiser for close-up stitching. We record each session so you can catch up or revise later. You’ll also be added to a dedicated WhatsApp group, where students and tutors can connect, share photos, ask questions and cheer each other on.

See our guide to downloading Zoom and WhatsApp here

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

Shipping Information

All of the materials for your course will be shipped to you, unless otherwise stated in the product description.

UK Shipping - Parcels will be sent via Royal Mail Tracked 2 weeks to 3 days before the course start date.

International Shipping - Parcels are shipped via express courier 2 weeks before the course start date, at the latest. If you book in the 2 week window, we cannot guarantee on-time delivery.

Additional Items in Your Order - If you place an order that includes both your course and other shop items, these will all be shipped together with your kit. If you would like non-course items sooner, please place a separate order.

PO Boxes / Third Party Couriers - Please do not use PO Boxes or third-party courier addresses. Hand & Lock cannot be held responsible for delays, lost parcels or additional costs.

Please be sure to double check your shipping address and email

Freya Stanford Hand & Lock School Tutor

Teaching Style

Hand & Lock’s embroidery courses are known for their welcoming, student focused atmosphere where students of all levels quickly feel part of the Hand & Lock community. With small class sizes and tutors who are attentive and personable, everyone receives the guidance and encouragement they need to reach their creative goals. Our teaching style is approachable and down to earth and we go out of our way to share knowledge while celebrating each student’s progress. What makes the School so special is the community that grows around it, supportive, creative and often leading to friendships that last well beyond the classroom. The friendships and support that grow here are often just as valuable as the skills you learn.

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