ONL25305 Metalwork Swallow NEW
£289.00
In this 3 session online workshop learn to embroiderer this elegant silk and metal thread Swallow design.
The Swallow embroidery combines several embroidery stitches and metal work techniques with a selection of beautiful threads in fine metal, cotton and silk.
The threads in Metal work embroidery are held on the surface of the fabric by a sewing thread, and depending on the type of metal it is either stitched over or through, like a bead. The application and finish of each thread creates a different texture to suit the style of the design whether it be smooth and shiny or layered and sculptural.
Learn how to master stitches including brick couching, shaded burden stitch, applying silk purls, applying silk plate, combination couching, and cutwork.
Once the embroidery is complete discover best practices for preserving and presenting your finished embroidery as well as instructions on mounting for display.
Becky will guide you through the project with step-by-step instructional videos, live demonstrations and will also share inspirational images, both historical and current. You’ll have a chance to connect with other students and share your work in progress via a WhatsApp group.
All the kits are designed by Becky Hogg and produced by hand in the U.K.
All the materials are carefully packaged in 100% recyclable bags and come in a decorative brown card gift box (24×16.5cm).
The finished embroidery measures approximately 9x9cm.
Kit includes – Wooden hoop, linen, cotton backing fabric, silk fabric, cotton sewing threads, perle cotton, silk covered metal threads, metal purl thread, metallic passing threads, needles, illustrated instruction booklet and beeswax, all packaged in a stylish hand screen printed gift box to keep everything safe.
Additional equipment required– A 6 or 8 inch embroidery hoop (or similar frame), embroidery scissors, a mellor, awl or stiletto, a ruler or tape measure, low tack tape and pins, an iron.
This workshop is suitable for students with a basic level of embroidery/sewing, but not suited to beginner.
Not suitable for children.
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 this recording for a period of 30 days from the end of the class. The recording will be deleted after this.
Our online class recording policy can be found here
By attending this class you give your consent for the class to be recorded.
Please note that this is an online class. Please click here to view important joining information about online classes.
Please note that the cost includes the necessary kit and tracked postage.
The class will run from 2pm - 5pm on the 5, 12 & 19 February 2025
Attendees Outside the UK
This class will run from 2pm – 5pm (14:00 – 17:00) UK local time. 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.
In this 3 session online workshop learn to embroiderer this elegant silk and metal thread Swallow design.
The Swallow embroidery combines several embroidery stitches and metal work techniques with a selection of beautiful threads in fine metal, cotton and silk.
The threads in Metal work embroidery are held on the surface of the fabric by a sewing thread, and depending on the type of metal it is either stitched over or through, like a bead. The application and finish of each thread creates a different texture to suit the style of the design whether it be smooth and shiny or layered and sculptural.
Learn how to master stitches including brick couching, shaded burden stitch, applying silk purls, applying silk plate, combination couching, and cutwork.
Once the embroidery is complete discover best practices for preserving and presenting your finished embroidery as well as instructions on mounting for display.
Becky will guide you through the project with step-by-step instructional videos, live demonstrations and will also share inspirational images, both historical and current. You’ll have a chance to connect with other students and share your work in progress via a WhatsApp group.
All the kits are designed by Becky Hogg and produced by hand in the U.K.
All the materials are carefully packaged in 100% recyclable bags and come in a decorative brown card gift box (24×16.5cm).
The finished embroidery measures approximately 9x9cm.
Kit includes – Wooden hoop, linen, cotton backing fabric, silk fabric, cotton sewing threads, perle cotton, silk covered metal threads, metal purl thread, metallic passing threads, needles, illustrated instruction booklet and beeswax, all packaged in a stylish hand screen printed gift box to keep everything safe.
Additional equipment required– A 6 or 8 inch embroidery hoop (or similar frame), embroidery scissors, a mellor, awl or stiletto, a ruler or tape measure, low tack tape and pins, an iron.
This workshop is suitable for students with a basic level of embroidery/sewing, but not suited to beginner.
Not suitable for children.
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 this recording for a period of 30 days from the end of the class. The recording will be deleted after this.
Our online class recording policy can be found here
By attending this class you give your consent for the class to be recorded.
Please note that this is an online class. Please click here to view important joining information about online classes.
Please note that the cost includes the necessary kit and tracked postage.
The class will run from 2pm – 5pm on the 5, 12 & 19 February 2025
Attendees Outside the UK
This class will run from 2pm – 5pm (14:00 – 17:00) UK local time. 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.
Booking
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