Workshop: Goldwork Embroidery Angel with Annie Lancaster

About the Workshop

Learn this beautiful method of embroidery with textile artist Annie Lancaster. https://raggedyannie.art/

Begin your morning looking at some of the stunning examples of Goldwork Embroidery held in the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection Archive and then learn more about the techniques and materials used in this specialised and ancient form of needlework.

You will then use your new skills to create a beautiful Goldwork Angel – just right for Christmas. You will be amazed at the results of your new found technical ability.

This session is suitable for both beginners and those with more experience. You will be supported by the expert tuition of Annie, who is a well-regarded West Yorkshire based textile artist.

All the materials you will need are included in the kit you will receive, which is included in the ticket price. Please bring a 6" (or 8") embroidery hoop with you. If you have a seat frame that would be ideal.

Annie will have some hoops for sale if you don't have one available. There are also some hoops you can borrow for the day, if you forget to bring one.

About the Tutor - Annie Lancaster

Annie is a textile artist based in Elland, West Yorkshire. She is a designer-maker specialising in hand embroidery. Annie’s particular passion is goldwork, a technique which she has practised and taught for many years. She also runs the Halifax Minster Broderers, restoring and conserving ecclesiastical textiles, and designing and making new work.

Annie wrote for textile publications for a number of years and designed many kits for Anchor Threads/Coats Crafts.

Annie is inspired by historical work, and also the natural world, sketching and photographing plants, animals and insects while walking her dog. She uses these as inspiration when working her textile pieces back at her home studio.

On The Day

Please make sure to arrive between 9:45am and 9:55am for a prompt 10am start to the workshop. One of our team will meet you at the building reception and direct you to the Studio room where the workshop will be held.

Refreshments

A selection of hot and cold drinks will be available for you to drink during breaks throughout and are included in the price of the workshop.

Please bring your own packed lunch, which can be eaten in our communal kitchen space during the lunch break. There is a vending machine in our kitchen area for an additional snack or two. Alternatively, you can visit the new Black Sheep Coffee café for great coffee and lunch snacks.

The Venue

This workshop will take place in Gawthorpe Textile Collection's Studio space in Northlight, a converted textile mill in Brierfield, Lancashire. The address is:

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Suite 226 Unit 2 Northlight House
Pendle Road
Brierfield
Lancashire
BB9 5FL

To help you find us please look up 'Gawthorpe Textiles Collection' on Google Maps or use reference //robots.roses.maybe on What3Words as the map pin on either of these services shows the exact location of the door to our reception.

Free car parking is available on site and we are also just across the road from Brierfield train station.

Accessibility

There is step-free access from the street or car park to our studio but please be aware there are areas of the car park which have a significant slope to them. There are accessible toilets on site close to the Studio.

If you have any access requirements please get in touch with us in advance and we will be able to advise you on the best place to park and enter the building depending on your needs.

You can email us at events@gawthorpetextiles.org.uk or call 01282773963 and we will be happy to help.