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HCP25340 Introduction to Box Making: ‘Nigella Initial Box’ NEW

Places available
Sat 7 Jun to Sun 8 Jun 2025
10:00am-4:00pm (UK) each day
Level: Beginner
Technique: Box Making
Hampton Court Palace
Address
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU
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£283.00

SKU: HCP25340 Category:

In this class, you will create a delicate Nigella flower and your choice of Goldwork initial, both mounted on a box lid. This project will introduce you to the art of embroidery and Box Making, making it perfect for beginners with no prior experience.

You will:

· Craft the Nigella flower petals using a mix of thread colours with chain stitch and French knots, then add intricate spangle and rough purl details.

· Use long freehand stitches to create the fine leaves of the Nigella flower.

· Design your initial with pearl purl, employing bricked back stitch shading to add depth and dimension.

· Learn box construction, including cutting, covering, connecting the panels with a curved needle and mounting your embroidery on the box lid.

This beginner’s class will guide you through each step, ensuring you gain confidence in your stitching and box-making skills. By the end of the class, you'll have a beautifully embroidered Nigella flower and Goldwork initial proudly displayed on a handcrafted box. Please note that cutting and other equipment is not included as part of the kit. Unfortunately, the original fabric was discontinued but a very close alternative will be provided.

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

Please note this is an onsite class which will run from 10am-4pm  on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU.

Please click here to view important joining information about Hampton Court courses.

In this class, you will create a delicate Nigella flower and your choice of Goldwork initial, both mounted on a box lid. This project will introduce you to the art of embroidery and Box Making, making it perfect for beginners with no prior experience.

You will:

· Craft the Nigella flower petals using a mix of thread colours with chain stitch and French knots, then add intricate spangle and rough purl details.

· Use long freehand stitches to create the fine leaves of the Nigella flower.

· Design your initial with pearl purl, employing bricked back stitch shading to add depth and dimension.

· Learn box construction, including cutting, covering, connecting the panels with a curved needle and mounting your embroidery on the box lid.

This beginner’s class will guide you through each step, ensuring you gain confidence in your stitching and box-making skills. By the end of the class, you’ll have a beautifully embroidered Nigella flower and Goldwork initial proudly displayed on a handcrafted box. Please note that cutting and other equipment is not included as part of the kit. Unfortunately, the original fabric was discontinued but a very close alternative will be provided.

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

Please note this is an onsite class which will run from 10am-4pm  on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU.

Please click here to view important joining information about Hampton Court courses.

Booking

10 in stock

Please note that attendees under 16 (under 18 for all classes in Scotland) must be accompanied by an adult attendee or chaperone at all times.

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SKU: HCP25340 Category: