ONLTT250301 Technical Thursday – Blackwork – Term 1
£498.00
| RSN Friends - Priority Booking is Open
This class is currently available for Priority Booking by RSN Friends only. General booking opens for all on Friday 25 July 2025.
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Join Jen Goodwin, RSN Tutor and the author of Blackwork Embroidery, Techniques and Projects, online as she introduces you to all the major principles of Blackwork embroidery.
Blackwork is a traditional form of counted embroidery worked on linen in black thread. Historically, Blackwork is associated with the Tudor period but its history stretches back further and has been reinvented on multiple occasions. Modern Blackwork is now more associated with detailed shaded work which can create a photorealistic feel when worked properly.
The RSN has developed this approach through many years of Apprentices and is continued in the current Professional Embroidery Tutor programme.
The course is aimed at the beginner embroiderer and runs over three terms of ten weeks each.
Term One will run from 7pm - 9pm UK on the following ten Thursdays:
September 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9 (no class on 16 , 23 or 30)
November 6, 13, 20, 27
December 4
Please note that this is an online class. Please click here to view important joining information about online classes.
A kit is included (with term one) which contains all the materials you will need. You will also need a 24" slate frame or a 24" hand rotating frame either of which can be purchased via the RSN Shop.
If you don't already have the following, you will also need:
• Embroidery scissors
• Tape measure
• Glass headed pins
• Small ruler
September - December 2025
Term 1 - We will cover the very basics of blackwork from forming stitches to
understanding different families of pattern.
January - March 2026
Term 2 - We will cover the core principals of shading from understanding different thread thicknesses to understanding how to apply them..
April - June 2026
Term 3 - We will work to apply all of the principals covered in term one and two
into a finished sample. We will investigate preparatory drawings, preparing the
fabric as well as stitching the piece together.
You can explore many more stitches on the RSN Stitch Bank.
Booking Options and Discounts
You can book this course term-by-term but if you book all three terms at the same time in the same booking you will receive an automatic 10% discount at the checkout. RSN Stitching Friends also benefit from an additional 10% off their checkout total
Your Zoom Link
The Zoom link for this online class will be included in your order confirmation email. If you do not receive it, please check your junk mail to see if it is there and if you still do not have it then please email [email protected].
Class Recording
This class will be recorded via Zoom, and you will be provided with access to the recording for a period of 30 days from the end of the class. The recording will then be deleted. Our Online Class recording policy can be found here. By attending this class you give your consent for the class to be recorded.
Attendees Outside the UK
This class will run from 7:00pm to 9:00pm (19:00 to 21:00 hours) UK local time on each day. If you are outside of the UK please check your local time, particularly if your location changes to/from Daylight Savings Time on a different schedule to the UK during October/November and March/April. To check and convert times please visit TimeAndDate.com. We cannot be held responsible for incorrect time attendance. Thank you.
| RSN Friends – Priority Booking is Open
This class is currently available for Priority Booking by RSN Friends only. General booking opens for all on Friday 25 July 2025.
|
Join Jen Goodwin, RSN Tutor and the author of Blackwork Embroidery, Techniques and Projects, online as she introduces you to all the major principles of Blackwork embroidery.
Blackwork is a traditional form of counted embroidery worked on linen in black thread. Historically, Blackwork is associated with the Tudor period but its history stretches back further and has been reinvented on multiple occasions. Modern Blackwork is now more associated with detailed shaded work which can create a photorealistic feel when worked properly.
The RSN has developed this approach through many years of Apprentices and is continued in the current Professional Embroidery Tutor programme.
The course is aimed at the beginner embroiderer and runs over three terms of ten weeks each.
Term One will run from 7pm – 9pm UK on the following ten Thursdays:
September 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9 (no class on 16 , 23 or 30)
November 6, 13, 20, 27
December 4
Please note that this is an online class. Please click here to view important joining information about online classes.
A kit is included (with term one) which contains all the materials you will need. You will also need a 24″ slate frame or a 24″ hand rotating frame either of which can be purchased via the RSN Shop.
If you don’t already have the following, you will also need:
• Embroidery scissors
• Tape measure
• Glass headed pins
• Small ruler
September – December 2025
Term 1 – We will cover the very basics of blackwork from forming stitches to
understanding different families of pattern.
January – March 2026
Term 2 – We will cover the core principals of shading from understanding different thread thicknesses to understanding how to apply them..
April – June 2026
Term 3 – We will work to apply all of the principals covered in term one and two
into a finished sample. We will investigate preparatory drawings, preparing the
fabric as well as stitching the piece together.
You can explore many more stitches on the RSN Stitch Bank.
Booking Options and Discounts
You can book this course term-by-term but if you book all three terms at the same time in the same booking you will receive an automatic 10% discount at the checkout. RSN Stitching Friends also benefit from an additional 10% off their checkout total
Your Zoom Link
The Zoom link for this online class will be included in your order confirmation email. If you do not receive it, please check your junk mail to see if it is there and if you still do not have it then please email [email protected].
Class Recording
This class will be recorded via Zoom, and you will be provided with access to the recording for a period of 30 days from the end of the class. The recording will then be deleted. Our Online Class recording policy can be found here. By attending this class you give your consent for the class to be recorded.
Attendees Outside the UK
This class will run from 7:00pm to 9:00pm (19:00 to 21:00 hours) UK local time on each day. If you are outside of the UK please check your local time, particularly if your location changes to/from Daylight Savings Time on a different schedule to the UK during October/November and March/April. To check and convert times please visit TimeAndDate.com. We cannot be held responsible for incorrect time attendance. Thank you.