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Goldwork Embroidery Taster Course - Ditsy Dandelion

Ditsy Dandelion Online Taster

Name: Ditsy Dandelion Online Taster
Brand: Hand & Lock School
SKU: SCHONDD
Price: 25.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

By Hand & Lock School

£25.00

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Date and Time

17th April (2-5pm) 17th April (6-9pm)

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What You Will Need
Important Information

Description

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

Duration: 3 Hour Workshop

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO KIT WITH THIS COURSE, PLEASE USE THE KIT LIST TO SOURCE YOUR MATERIALS

Join Hand & Lock for a charming Introduction to traditional Goldwork in our ‘Ditsy Dandelion’ Taster. This whimsical design explores the use of metal wires and bullions, combining various Goldwork techniques to create a light design with plenty of character. Perfect for beginners and those looking for a relaxed, bite-sized workshop, this class offers a supportive and welcoming environment in which to explore the fundamentals of Goldwork. With personalised guidance from our expert tutors, you’ll gain hands-on experience and leave with a beautifully finished piece to treasure.

Techniques & Breakdown

This charming taster class is the perfect introduction to Goldwork embroidery for beginners or anyone looking to build confidence with metal thread techniques. With guidance from our expert tutors, you’ll learn how to use Purl Bullions to create a line of S’sing, textured loops for the central head, and how to use Pearl Purl for the seed stems. All techniques are demonstrated live, with tutors on hand to offer personalised support as you bring your whimsical floral motif to life.

What You Will Need

Materials:

Silver Pearl Purl

Gold Smooth Purl

Gold Rough Purl

Silver Bright Check

White Gutermann’s

Base fabric of your choice

Tools:

Embroidery hoop

Embroidery Scissors

Embroidery Needles size 10 & 12

Beeswax block

After purchasing you will be sent a detailed kit list with links to recommended stores. If you are struggling to source any of the materials required for this course, please drop us an email to school@handembroidery.com.

Important Information

- Check your email address is correct before ordering.

- Please read all of the course description information above and the 'how the course works' information below before booking.

- All courses are non refundable, if you cannot attend please let us know as soon as possible and we will try to move you to another course.

- If you have any questions please check our FAQ's page here .

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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

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.