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HCP26098 Tears of St.Clare Brooch with Lucy May

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Sun 15 Nov 2026
10:00am-4:00pm (UK)
Level: Beginner
Technique: Goldwork
Hampton Court Palace
Address
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU
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£125.00

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Inspired by the symbolic eye motifs featured in my signature piece The Tears of Saint Clare, this class explores contemporary approaches to traditional Goldwork techniques through the creation of a wearable brooch.

Students will learn how to prepare the design before creating the eye motif using a combination of couched metal threads, purls, and cutwork techniques. The piece will be embellished with a faceted gemstone and finished with a suspended glass teardrop detail.

Finally, students will learn how to mount and finish the embroidery as a wearable brooch using a roll-over clasp fastening. Alongside technical embroidery skills, we will explore symbolism, devotional imagery and contemporary storytelling within embroidery practice.

By the end of the class students will have completed a meaningful, eye-catching keepsake and gained confidence in Goldwork techniques including couching, cutwork and applied finishing methods.

Please note this is an in-person class at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU.

Please view important joining information about Hampton Court courses.

RSN Stitch Bank
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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 12 June 2026 at 12:00pm.

Become a Friend

Existing Friend? Please Sign in!


Inspired by the symbolic eye motifs featured in my signature piece The Tears of Saint Clare, this class explores contemporary approaches to traditional Goldwork techniques through the creation of a wearable brooch.

Students will learn how to prepare the design before creating the eye motif using a combination of couched metal threads, purls, and cutwork techniques. The piece will be embellished with a faceted gemstone and finished with a suspended glass teardrop detail.

Finally, students will learn how to mount and finish the embroidery as a wearable brooch using a roll-over clasp fastening. Alongside technical embroidery skills, we will explore symbolism, devotional imagery and contemporary storytelling within embroidery practice.

By the end of the class students will have completed a meaningful, eye-catching keepsake and gained confidence in Goldwork techniques including couching, cutwork and applied finishing methods.

Please note this is an in-person class at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU.

Please view important joining information about Hampton Court courses.

RSN Stitch Bank
You can explore many more stitches in the RSN Stitch Bank.

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