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Goldwork Embroidery Taster Course - Golden Beetle

Golden Beetle Online Taster

Name: Golden Beetle Online Taster
Brand: Hand & Lock School
SKU: SCHONGB
Price: 50.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

By Hand & Lock School

£50.00

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Date and Time

16th - 17th July (6-9pm)

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Description
Techniques & Breakdown
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: 2 Day Workshop

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

Join Hand & Lock for an exciting exploration of traditional Goldwork Embroidery, featuring our intricately detailed beetle design. Over the course of a full day, you’ll learn a range of traditional Goldwork techniques with support and advice from our expert tutors. Suitable for beginners and those wishing to develop their embroidery skills, this class offers a relaxed and supportive learning environment with personalised guidance. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of fundamental Goldwork methods as you work towards a stand out-piece, leaving with both new skills and a design to be proud of.

Techniques & Breakdown

This ornate taster class is an ideal workshop for those looking to build their confidence with Goldwork Embroidery. With the help of our tutors, you’ll learn how to lay a padded felt base to then work your cutwork detailing over. You’ll be shown how to apply Pearl purl for the leg and antenna detailing, and learn how to use Purl Bullions to work chipping and decorative bullion loops. All techniques will be demonstrated live by our experienced embroidery experts who are on hand to support you in your new found skill.

What You Will Need

Materials:

Base fabric of your choice

Yellow Gutermann’s Thread

Gold Bright Check

Gold Pearl Purl

Silver Rough

Silver Smooth

Yellow Felt - 10x10cm

Gold Smooth

Gold Rough

Tools:

Embroidery hoop

Embroidery Scissors

Embroidery Needles size 10 & 12

Beeswax block

Important Information

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- Please read all of the course description information above and the technical and shipping information below before booking your course.

- 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.