Design your own Bayeux Tapestry Inspired Scene

£500.00 GBP

Location: Hampton Court Palace
Technique: Crewelwork
Duration: 5 Days (10am - 4pm Daily)

Date & Time

Monday 9th - Friday 13th August (10am - 4pm Daily)

Course Description

Bring your own imagery to the RSN and turn it into an original embroidered scene inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry. Over five days, you will work with our tutors to take your idea through the full process, from developing the initial design and preparing your fabric to transferring the image and beginning the embroidery.

Your starting point could be a place, person, journey, event or story. Working with your RSN Tutor, you will develop your imagery into a design that works for embroidery, thinking about composition, scale and how the different elements of your scene can be translated into stitch.

You will then prepare your fabric using a rolling frame, learning the traditional method of framing up and creating the correct tension for embroidery.

Before stitching begins, you will explore traditional methods of transferring a design onto fabric. You will learn Prick and Pounce and painting on, using these techniques to transfer your own drawing ready for embroidery.

From here, the focus moves to the stitches and techniques seen in the Bayeux Tapestry itself. You will explore its distinctive approach to line, filling and texture, including the laid and couched work so closely associated with the embroidery.

We will also introduce a selection of contemporary embroidery techniques that you can choose to bring into your piece. The aim is not to create a reproduction of the Bayeux Tapestry, but to use its techniques as the starting point for something of your own.

By the end of the five days, you will have taken an idea through the complete design and preparation process and begun stitching a completely individual Bayeux Tapestry inspired scene.

What you will need to bring

Everything you need to complete your embroidery will be provided as part of the course.

Please bring a selection of inspirational images, photographs or drawings to use as a starting point for your stitched scene. These can be in any form and drawn from whatever inspires you, whether that is a particular landscape, place, memory, colour palette or collection of details.

We also recommend bringing a notebook and pen to make notes throughout the day, along with any favourite embroidery equipment you like to use, such as your own embroidery scissors or needle threader.

You are also very welcome to bring your favourite mug for tea and coffee throughout the day.

Tutor Biography

Royal School of Needlework In-House Team

Our embroidery courses are taught by expert hand embroiderers who bring real industry experience into the classroom. All of our tutors have trained with the Royal School of Needlework through our specialist training programmes and many have worked professionally on live embroidery projects for high-profile clients including royalty, leading designers and well-known public figures. This means that when you take an RSN course, you are not only learning embroidery techniques to the high standards we are known for, but also getting a real insight into how these skills are used within a professional embroidery studio. Our tutors are friendly, approachable and genuinely passionate about sharing their skills and knowledge. Whether you are completely new to embroidery or have been stitching for years, they will support you throughout the course and create a welcoming environment that feels really special to be part of.

Important Venue Information

Please note this is an in-person class at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU.

On Arrival

Access to Hampton Court Palace is security controlled. Access to the Palace grounds is only available via the main Palace gate (Trophy Gate) - this is the large gate closest to Hampton Court Bridge. Access is currently not available via other gates. On arrival, walk down the drive to the Palace itself and then around the left-hand (north) side of the building until you see the vehicle security barrier and the entrance to the Security Office.

There will be a member of staff to meet you outside the Security Office at 9.45am to escort you to the classroom. You will be issued a visitor pass - please make sure that you wear this and that it is visible at all times.

Accessibility

Hampton Court Palace dates back to the 14th Century. The main RSN classrooms are on the 3rd floor which can be accessed by the Chocolate Court Stairs in Fountain Court, whilst the other classroom has an additional six steps in order to access it. The palace is very old and the walk to our classrooms may have uneven surfaces, for example cobbles, worn steps, uneven steps and slopes. Please choose footwear that is comfortable and appropriate for the conditions. Some surfaces may be slippery, particularly if they are wet from rain. There is a lift available for acces from Fountain Court to the RSN apartments but access is prioritised for those with mobility issues.

Breaks and Lunchtime

Refreshments will be provided in the morning. You may take your lunch break in our break room or within the Palace gardens. Please bring a packed lunch and drink with you as there are only two sets of Palace facilities and there are likely to be lengthy queues at lunchtime. Please remember to wear your pass at all times.

Access to toilets

There two upstairs toilets will be available, Additional toilet facilities are available in Fountain Court.

Staff

The RSN Education Team are not onsite at the weekend so please do not expect to see any on your visit, if you need to speak with or contact a member of the team please email education@royal-needlework.co.uk in the first instance.

Materials

Your kit will be ready for you in the classroom. Any additional equipment will be available to purchase or borrow from the RSN on the day. It is useful to bring a notepad and pen, a thimble if you use one and a pair of sharp, favoured embroidery scissors.

RSN Shop

The shop is located on the ground floor next to the East Front Gate and will be open between 11am-4pm. We do have a 'click and collect' pickup service option if you wish to order anything from the shop in advance and pick it up when you attend for your class. This option is available at the Online Shop checkout. Please note that five working days notice must be given to use the shop pickup service.

Photography

You may take photographs of your own work in progress, or of other students’ work with their permission. Photography of work on the walls or any RSN collection pieces is not permitted in any area of the RSN. From time to time we may wish to take photographs of your class and work in progress for publicity material to be used on-line and in print. If you would prefer not to be included in these photographs please let us know.

Checklist BEFORE you Leave Home

[ ] HCP Pass – if you have one
[ ] Embroidery Scissors
[ ] Pen and paper
[ ] Drink and packed lunch

SKU: HCP27059

Design your own Bayeux Tapestry Inspired Scene

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