{"product_id":"halley-s-comet-online-taster","title":"Halley’s Comet Online Taster","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis course is delivered via Zoom \u0026amp; WhatsApp. Please click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handembroidery.com\/pages\/live-online-classes-faq\" title=\"Live Online Classes FAQ - Zoom and Whatsapp Guides\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere \u003c\/a\u003efor guides to using Zoom \u0026amp; WhatsApp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration: 3 Hour Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO KIT WITH THIS COURSE, PLEASE USE THE KIT LIST TO SOURCE YOUR MATERIALS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the iconic depiction of Halley's Comet in the Bayeux Tapestry, which comes to London this autumn, this 3-hour workshop invites you to recreate this remarkable moment in Goldwork embroidery. Celebrate one of history's most famous celestial events with Hand \u0026amp; Lock's Halley's Comet Goldwork Taster. Perfect for complete beginners and those new to Goldwork, this relaxed and inspiring class introduces the traditional techniques. Under the guidance of our expert tutors, you'll learn how to combine essing, chipping, pearl purl, and beading to bring your comet alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques \u0026amp; Breakdown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis celestial taster class offers a wonderful introduction to the art of Goldwork embroidery, teaching you a selection of traditional techniques inspired by the tail of Halley's Comet. Our expert tutors will guide you through the fundamentals of metal thread embroidery, demonstrating how to apply pearl purl, create elegant flowing lines with essing, add rich texture with chipping, and incorporate beading to bring sparkle and movement to your design. Each technique will be demonstrated live by our experienced embroidery specialists, who will provide personalised guidance and support throughout the session. By the end of the class, you'll have gained confidence in these core Goldwork techniques creating your own beautifully embroidered comet inspired by one of the Bayeux Tapestry's most iconic motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat You Will Need\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Pearl Purl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBullions (colours of your choice) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Gutermann’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase fabric of your choice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnchor thread or stranded cotton of your choice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed seed beads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbroidery hoop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbroidery Scissors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbroidery Needles size 10 \u0026amp; 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeeswax block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Check your email address is correct before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Please read \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eall\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eof the course description information above and the technical and shipping information below before booking your course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.handembroideryshop.com\/pages\/faq\"\u003e- If you have any questions please check our FAQ's page\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Online Embroidery Course FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/handembroidery.com\/pages\/live-online-classes-faq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand \u0026 Lock School","offers":[{"title":"October 16th (6-9pm)","offer_id":57032018690426,"sku":"SCHONLHC","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"December 17th (2-5pm)","offer_id":57032018723194,"sku":"SCHONLHC","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/0257\/3896\/files\/Halleys_Comet_Embroidery_Course_with_Goldwork_and_Beading_1.jpg?v=1782901656","url":"https:\/\/handembroidery.com\/products\/halley-s-comet-online-taster","provider":"Hand \u0026 Lock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}