Sewing- Hand Embroidery - Introduction to Goldwork - Improvers [SSK]

Course intent

During this workshop you will have the opportunity to explore some basic Goldwork techniques to create beautiful metallic embroidery designs. Enjoy the well-being benefits gained through working in a friendly, creative learning environment.

What will we cover?

During the session you will learn the most useful and most commonly used stitches to enable you to gain confidence in embroidery to progress to the next level.

• You will be shown how to get started a
• The embroidery stitches required to complete a design.
• Different options for design source and embroidery inspiration.
• Basic Goldwork techniques of couching and chipping using various threads.
• Felt padding.

  Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

  For learners with some embroidery experience who want to expand their knowledge to this lovely medium.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You will need

• a pencil,
• some light-coloured cotton fabric (eg calico) or some coloured fabric for a design,
• a ring frame,
• some different sized needles,
• embroidery scissors,
• Goldwork threads (Japanese Thread or Passing, Pearl Purl, Bright Check, Smooth Purl),
• Polyester Cotton thread or stranded cotton to match metal thread,
• Beeswax,
• felt fabric.

Goldwork starter packs will be available to purchase along with other optional equipment for sale on the day.

If you have any queries, please email the tutor on adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto a longer embroidery course with Surrey Adult Learning for a more in depth personal development including designing your own work or to other embroidery related or sewing courses to enhance further learning.

Additional information

Your tutor on this course is a RSN (Royal School of Needlework) professional embroiderer and RSN teacher who has won an award for teaching.

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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