Workshop | Goldwork and Advanced Embroidery

Learn new embroidery and goldwork techniques with Emily Barnett, through her exclusive design based on Maria Sybilla Merian's passionflower.

A day-long workshop, where participants will learn advanced embroidery and goldwork techniques in a relaxed setting, with opportunities to practise and ask questions.

The workshop will take place in our historic and peaceful library. Tickets include the materials and instructions to create an exclusive design by decorative artist Emily Barnett, as well as tea and coffee throughout the day.

Techniques covered:

• Satin stich over Vilene
• Couching with stranded cotton, Japanese and Passing
• Chipping
• Spangles
• Surface stitching and French knots

Class structure:

Live demonstrations of each technique followed by time to work on the technique and get advice and feedback.

Experience:

An understanding of the basics / some embroidery experience will be required. This workshop is perfect for anyone who is looking to expand on their knowledge of techniques and materials.

Provided as part of ticket price

• Fabrics
• Embroidery needles
• Threads
• Bees wax
• 6” hoop
• Instruction booklet
• Tea and coffee

Students can bring along a seat frame and scissors.

Lunch will not be provided, but there are many cafes near the Society, and a space will be provided in the Society where participants can eat their lunch.

Course leader:

Emily Barnett is an artist, designer and tutor specialising in Hand Embroidery and is currently working at the Royal School of Needlework’s Embroidery Studio. She has embroidered for Alexander McQueen, Sanderson and Fromental, as well as working on private commissions and running embroidery workshops.

In 2023 she graduated from The Royal School of Needlework with a First Class BA(Hons) Degree in Hand Embroidery. Emily’s work often draws inspiration from nature, influenced by her childhood in rural Hampshire. Craftsmanship is at the heart of her practice; within her work she combines precision and skill with a passion for the historical decorative arts.

During her time studying at the Royal School of Needlework Emily was honoured to contribute to the embroidery of the Anointing Screen for King Charles III’s Coronation. Her graduate collection consisted of a series of three bespoke Hand Embroidered Wall Panels that took inspiration from the rich history and grounds of Chawton house, Hampshire. The project has received various awards including The Needle makers Award, Maderia Threads Sponsored Student 2023, Royal School of Needlework Raisedwork Award sponsored by the worshipful company of Haberdashers and the Worshipful Company of Borderers Associate Award at Hand and Lock The Prize 2023. These pieces went on to be display at Chawton House’s exhibition ‘Chawton in Stitches’ over the summer of 2024.

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Concessions

Please buy the concession ticket if you are any of the below:

• 65 years of age, or over
• Under 26 years of age
• Currently in receipt of UK government benefit (including, but not limited to, Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Housing Benefit, and Universal Credit).
• Currently in full-time education.

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