RCT120 Star of Bethlehem inspired by Leonardo da Vinci drawing at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace – EXCLUSIVE
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Please note this is an Exclusive RSN/Royal Collection Trust Experience Class to be held at The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace on Thursday 28 November 2024.
Join us in November for an RSN Experience class in partnership with Royal Collection Trust to embroider a unique design inspired by Drawing the Italian Renaissance which will at the King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace from 1 Nov 2024 - 9 Mar 2025.
Your day will begin with a Curator-led highlights tour of Drawing the Italian Renaissance. This design is inspired by a botanical study by Leonardo da Vinci and features in the exhibition The drawing, which depicts a star-of-Bethlehem (among other botanical specimens) in a mixture of red chalk, pen and ink, captures the dynamic swirl of the leaves at the base of the plant, as well as its star-shaped flowers.
RSN Tutor, Natalie Rowe will introduce you to to a number of surface stitches chosen to reflect the mark making and delicate shading of the original drawing. Van Dyke stitch and raised chain band create the impression of shadows between the leaves, imitating the strokes of Leonardo’s study, while seeding, in a delicate silk thread, softly shades the background.
The outlines are worked in stem stitch, chain stitch and back stitch, and finally details are added to the flowers using detached chain stitches and French knots. All the stitches will be covered on the day and you will be provided with a detailed instruction booklet to enable you to complete the design after the class.
This class is suitable for all levels and your kit will include everything you require to complete the project after the class. You may like to bring your own battery operated magnifiers but please do not bring scissors as you will be able to borrow ring frames and scissors on the day.
Important Information about the event and venue:
How to get to The King's Gallery:
Please see details and a map HERE
Security:
On the day of your class please arrive at The King's Gallery by 09.45am to be met by Royal Collection Trust and RSN staff.
On arrival, you and your belongings will be subject to airport-style security checks. Some items, such as large bags or backpacks, will have to be checked in and reclaimed at the end of the visit. Guidance regarding prohibited items can be found on the Royal Collection Trust website HERE
Refreshments:
Tea/coffee will be provided during a short break in the morning. Please bring a packed lunch and any drinks you may require during the day. We will have a lunch break at approximately 1pm-1.30pm.
Drawing the Italian Renaissance: further reading
This exhibition brings together the widest range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period ever to be shown in the UK. Exploring the diversity and accomplishment of drawing across Italy between 1450 and 1600, the exhibition will feature around 160 works by over 80 artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian alongside lesser-known artists, all drawn from the Royal Collection, which holds one of the world’s greatest collections of Italian Renaissance drawings.
Product Gallery Image copyright of Royal Collection Trust / His Majesty King Charles III 2024
Please note this is an Exclusive RSN/Royal Collection Trust Experience Class to be held at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace on Thursday 28 November 2024.
Join us in November for an RSN Experience class in partnership with Royal Collection Trust to embroider a unique design inspired by Drawing the Italian Renaissance which will at the King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace from 1 Nov 2024 – 9 Mar 2025.
Your day will begin with a Curator-led highlights tour of Drawing the Italian Renaissance. This design is inspired by a botanical study by Leonardo da Vinci and features in the exhibition The drawing, which depicts a star-of-Bethlehem (among other botanical specimens) in a mixture of red chalk, pen and ink, captures the dynamic swirl of the leaves at the base of the plant, as well as its star-shaped flowers.
RSN Tutor, Natalie Rowe will introduce you to to a number of surface stitches chosen to reflect the mark making and delicate shading of the original drawing. Van Dyke stitch and raised chain band create the impression of shadows between the leaves, imitating the strokes of Leonardo’s study, while seeding, in a delicate silk thread, softly shades the background.
The outlines are worked in stem stitch, chain stitch and back stitch, and finally details are added to the flowers using detached chain stitches and French knots. All the stitches will be covered on the day and you will be provided with a detailed instruction booklet to enable you to complete the design after the class.
This class is suitable for all levels and your kit will include everything you require to complete the project after the class. You may like to bring your own battery operated magnifiers but please do not bring scissors as you will be able to borrow ring frames and scissors on the day.
Important Information about the event and venue:
How to get to The King’s Gallery:
Please see details and a map HERE
Security:
On the day of your class please arrive at The King’s Gallery by 09.45am to be met by Royal Collection Trust and RSN staff.
On arrival, you and your belongings will be subject to airport-style security checks. Some items, such as large bags or backpacks, will have to be checked in and reclaimed at the end of the visit. Guidance regarding prohibited items can be found on the Royal Collection Trust website HERE
Refreshments:
Tea/coffee will be provided during a short break in the morning. Please bring a packed lunch and any drinks you may require during the day. We will have a lunch break at approximately 1pm-1.30pm.
Drawing the Italian Renaissance: further reading
This exhibition brings together the widest range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period ever to be shown in the UK. Exploring the diversity and accomplishment of drawing across Italy between 1450 and 1600, the exhibition will feature around 160 works by over 80 artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian alongside lesser-known artists, all drawn from the Royal Collection, which holds one of the world’s greatest collections of Italian Renaissance drawings.
Product Gallery Image copyright of Royal Collection Trust / His Majesty King Charles III 2024
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