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Watercolour Iris Course

Name: Watercolour Iris Course
Brand: Hand & Lock School
SKU: SCH26IPWI
Price: 275.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

By Hand & Lock School

£275.00

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Date and Time

10th - 11th April (10am-4.30pm) 26th - 27th June (10am-4.30pm)

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Important Course Information
Taught Techniques
What You’ll Need to Provide

Description

Location: Hand & Lock School for Embroidery & Creative Arts, 86 Margaret Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 8TE
Duration: 2 Day Workshop (10am - 4:30pm each day)

Over this two-day class, you’ll create a colourful embroidered iris, beginning by painting your own fabric background. You’ll have the freedom to choose your own colours, creating a unique painted base before adding the embroidery over the top.

Once your fabric is painted, you’ll explore a mix of goldwork, threadwork and beading techniques to embellish the iris. You’ll learn how to combine different threads, metallic materials and beads to add texture, detail and dimension to the design.The painted background becomes part of the embroidery, allowing the colour and stitch work to work together rather than creating a separate background and design. You’ll experiment with layering techniques and different materials to create a richly embellished finish.

This two-day class is a great opportunity to combine painting with embroidery, while exploring a variety of goldwork, threadwork and beading techniques to create your own individual iris design.

Important Course Information

- Please check that your email address is correct before ordering.

- 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 FAQs page here.

Taught Techniques

Watercolour painting
Applying Pearl Purl
Chain stitch
Hand beading
Goldwork chipping
Sequin application
Padding
Goldwork cutwork

What You’ll Need to Provide

- All materials and tools will be provided - 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.

- If you wish you are welcome to bring your own mug for refreshments and your own embroidery kit, though this is completely optional and not required.

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Hand & Lock School - In Person Course Set Up

How the Course Works

All in person courses are delivered in our embroidery school, located at Hand & Lock, 86 Margaret Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 8TE. The school is situated upstairs from our studio and is easily accessible by public transport.

Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to the class - if you are earlier there are lots of great coffee shops nearby. If you are running late please let us know as soon as possible.

Lunch is not included and the school room will be locked for a one-hour break, with the timing set by the tutor. We also have a list of local places to grab lunch, and there are lots of lovely venues nearby.

Accessibility

Our school is located upstairs in our studio. Unfortunately the building does not have lift access, so use of the stairs would be necessary.

Materials

All of the materials you need for this class will be provided for you as part of your course experience, but you are more than welcome to bring your own equipment if you would rather use your own tools.

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.