Crewelwork – Heritage Embroidery Skills – 2-Day Workshop for Beginners & Improvers - Ilkley

Description

This course takes place over two days - Friday 25th and Saturday 26th April - from 10am-4pm each day. We invite you to learn a rich historic embroidery and enjoy a little ‘Me’ time with like minded people. This is a mixed ability, traditional embroidery class suitable for both beginners and those with previous embroidery experience who wish to improve their skills and confidence. Everyone will work at their own pace, building on their stitch bank knowledge, technique and confidence. If this is your first Crewelwork workshop with Jacqueline you’ll choose one of several Jacobean design options suitable to focus on the 5 essential crewelwork stitches, plus a couple of bonus stitches should you so wish. For returner embroiderers, you’ll be able to choose from a range of designs suitable to build on your technique and stitch knowledge. Crewelwork (or simply Crewel) is an ancient embroidery dating back to the 11th century: the Bayeux Tapestry is one of the earliest surviving examples. Since then, Crewelwork has continued to flourish but was refined and perfected during the reign of James 1st. This was known as the Jacobean period. Designs continue to evolve but the exotic, stylized leaves, flowers, trees, birds, animals and insects of that time still influence the craft today and will be the focus of Jacqueline’s workshop. Jacqueline, one of our specialist tutors, was first taught Crewelwork as a child by her grandmother and more recently with the Royal School of Needlework. Some of the information, skills and techniques Jacqueline will teach are: Crewelwork materials and where to source them Prepping your hoop and setting your linen for Crewelwork embroidery Transferring your design using the prick and pounce method Stitches for outlining Stitches for filling Stitches for texture Accent stitches Intermediate and Advanced stitchers will work at their own pace continuing to improve on technique and increase their skills and stitch knowledge. The workshop includes everything you need with the kit provided valued at £40.00. This comprises: 100% linen twill Appleton’s crewel wools in various colourways Embroidery needles, chenille & tapestry Embroidery ring Binding tape

What's included in the price?

All resources you need are provided either by Jacqueline or in the kit, however you may also wish to bring along: Personal embroidery kit (scissors etc..) 20cm/8” hands free embroidery hoop (if you have one) Embroiderers magnifier (if you use one) Reading glasses (if you use them) NB: For returning embroiderers you will have an opportunity to choose from a combination of different Appleton wools and colour ways. Light refreshments are available throughout the day, with a break for lunch to explore the lovely cafés of Ilkley and eat out or bring something back to the workshop. Each participant also receives a 10% off voucher to spend online.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Duttons for Buttons

with Craft Courses since 2019

Message the tutor

Founded in 1906, we are a family firm with shops in York and Harrogate. We specialise in haberdashery and needlecrafting materials and workshops, with an international reputation for stocking over 10,000+ different button designs. Our classes are held in a beautiful beamed room at the top of our medieval building in York and in the Yorkshire town of Ilkley in a converted Victorian double-fronted shop. They are taught by practicing designers and makers with considerable expertise in (and passion for) their respective crafts, and considerable teaching experience.