HC102 Leaves and Berries inspired by a Georgian Waistcoat: HRP & Linen Biennale Partnership Class at Hillsborough Castle NEW ONSITE
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£160.00 £144.00 *Special Price.
Please note this is an onsite class which will run from 10am-4pm at Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland (20 minutes from Belfast)
We are delighted to partner with HRP's Hillsborough Castle and Linen Biennale 2023, to offer this stunning hand embroidery class at the Castle on Saturday 26 August. After your class, you will also be able to enjoy the glorious gardens and the Life Through a Royal Lens exhibition until 6pm.
RSN Tutor Sonia Lee will be teaching her beautiful design inspired by a Georgian waistcoat from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, which is housed at Hampton Court Palace. The waistcoat belonged to Sir James Wigram who was an MP in the 1840s and once he retired, he was made a Vice Chancellor, a Knight Bachelor and a Privy Councillor. The waistcoat would have been worn as part of his Court Dress Suit. (View images of the original waistcoat in the product gallery).
During the class you will learn embroidery techniques including split stitch, long & short stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, straight stitches and card padding. Your motif will be stitched on linen using both stranded cottons and silk threads.
The class cost includes all materials and necessary equipment. All aspects of the motif will be covered during the class and a full instruction booklet will be included in the kit to enable you to complete the embroidery at home. You will be able to borrow ring frames and scissors on the day but may like to bring your own embroidery scissors and magnifiers if you need them.
All the stitches covered in this class and more can be found on the RSN Stitchbank.
This event includes entrance to Hillsborough Castle’s 100 acres of historical gardens and to the Life Through a Royal Lens exhibition. You will be able to visit the gardens and the exhibition after the class until 6pm.
The Linen Biennale Northern Ireland is an initiative of R-Space Gallery, Lisburn. It presents a full programme of events, initiatives, and community outreach running from August - October that celebrate the heritage, and future of linen and flax on this Island. The 2023 Biennale is supported through The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Full program and further information: www.linenbiennalenorthernireland.com
Joining Instructions:
Registration commences at 9.45am in the Clore Learning Centre above the Stable Yard Café. This is at the pedestrian entrance to the gardens from Hillsborough village - 1 The Square, Hillsborough, Co. Down BT26 6AG.
Note there is no parking other than Blue Badge Parking at this entrance – to book Blue Badge Parking or if you have any particular access queries, please get in touch in advance on 02892 681300 or [email protected] Parking spaces are available in the village at the Forest Car Park and on the Dromore Road. Parking in both areas is free of charge. For free on-site parking, please follow the brown tourist signs on the A1 south to our sign-posted car park entrance. Entrance is via the Weston Pavilion. Please note that there is a 15 min walk from the Weston Pavilion to the Clore Learning Centre.
Complimentary coffee and tea will be served on arrival, but please note that in general, food and drink (other than bottled water) may not be consumed in the classroom.
Please bring a packed lunch to eat in a designated space or you might like to visit the Stable Yard Tearooms (open 10.00-16.00) adjacent to the classroom for hot drinks and light snacks. The larger Hillsborough Castle Café (open 9.00-17.00) is a 15min walk from the classroom and offers a full breakfast and lunch service.
Plan your visit to the venue: HERE
Please note this is an onsite class which will run from 10am-4pm at Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland (20 minutes from Belfast)
We are delighted to partner with HRP’s Hillsborough Castle and Linen Biennale 2023, to offer this stunning hand embroidery class at the Castle on Saturday 26 August. After your class, you will also be able to enjoy the glorious gardens and the Life Through a Royal Lens exhibition until 6pm.
RSN Tutor Sonia Lee will be teaching her beautiful design inspired by a Georgian waistcoat from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, which is housed at Hampton Court Palace. The waistcoat belonged to Sir James Wigram who was an MP in the 1840s and once he retired, he was made a Vice Chancellor, a Knight Bachelor and a Privy Councillor. The waistcoat would have been worn as part of his Court Dress Suit. (View images of the original waistcoat in the product gallery).
During the class you will learn embroidery techniques including split stitch, long & short stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, straight stitches and card padding. Your motif will be stitched on linen using both stranded cottons and silk threads.
The class cost includes all materials and necessary equipment. All aspects of the motif will be covered during the class and a full instruction booklet will be included in the kit to enable you to complete the embroidery at home. You will be able to borrow ring frames and scissors on the day but may like to bring your own embroidery scissors and magnifiers if you need them.
All the stitches covered in this class and more can be found on the RSN Stitchbank.
This event includes entrance to Hillsborough Castle’s 100 acres of historical gardens and to the Life Through a Royal Lens exhibition. You will be able to visit the gardens and the exhibition after the class until 6pm.
The Linen Biennale Northern Ireland is an initiative of R-Space Gallery, Lisburn. It presents a full programme of events, initiatives, and community outreach running from August – October that celebrate the heritage, and future of linen and flax on this Island. The 2023 Biennale is supported through The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Full program and further information: www.linenbiennalenorthernireland.com
Joining Instructions:
Registration commences at 9.45am in the Clore Learning Centre above the Stable Yard Café. This is at the pedestrian entrance to the gardens from Hillsborough village – 1 The Square, Hillsborough, Co. Down BT26 6AG.
Note there is no parking other than Blue Badge Parking at this entrance – to book Blue Badge Parking or if you have any particular access queries, please get in touch in advance on 02892 681300 or [email protected] Parking spaces are available in the village at the Forest Car Park and on the Dromore Road. Parking in both areas is free of charge. For free on-site parking, please follow the brown tourist signs on the A1 south to our sign-posted car park entrance. Entrance is via the Weston Pavilion. Please note that there is a 15 min walk from the Weston Pavilion to the Clore Learning Centre.
Complimentary coffee and tea will be served on arrival, but please note that in general, food and drink (other than bottled water) may not be consumed in the classroom.
Please bring a packed lunch to eat in a designated space or you might like to visit the Stable Yard Tearooms (open 10.00-16.00) adjacent to the classroom for hot drinks and light snacks. The larger Hillsborough Castle Café (open 9.00-17.00) is a 15min walk from the classroom and offers a full breakfast and lunch service.
Plan your visit to the venue: HERE
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