Parrot & Pomegranate Embroidery Day Class at the Holburne Museum
| Location: Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney St, Bath BA2 4DB | |
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Techniques: Silk Shading, Goldwork |
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Duration: 1 day. 10am - 4pm |
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Course Description
This RSN class will run from 10am-4pm at the Holburne Museum, Bath
Discover the beauty of 17th‑century English needlework in this immersive full‑day embroidery class inspired by ‘Charity beneath an Arch’, a stunning silk and metal thread embroidery from the Holburne Museum’s collection, dated c.1640. Working with expert guidance, you will recreate the glowing colours and sumptuous embellishments of the original design using traditional techniques and luxurious materials.
This carefully structured day class blends silk shading with goldwork techniques, offering an engaging experience suitable for both confident beginners and seasoned embroiderers. You will learn how to apply coloured silk floss to build depth and shading before progressing to explore a range of metal thread techniques to further enhance the project and faithfully recreate the original design.
The finished piece measures approximately 15 × 15 cm, and is worked on a printed background of ivory duchess satin.
Tutor Biography
Sarah Smith
Sarah joined the Royal School of Needlework’s Future Tutors programme following a career in publishing and a three-year City and Guilds Certificate in Embroidery. She draws inspiration from all things historical, making the RSN’s location at Hampton Court Palace the ideal place to work.
As well as working in the RSN’s Embroidery Studio. Sarah has taught in the UK, Ireland and China, as well as at RSN workshops at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. She has been involved in a variety of RSN projects, including demonstrations for Burberry’s Makers House in partnership with The New Craftsmen; The Hardhome Embroidery produced for HBO’s Game of Thrones television drama series; and work for an evening gown designed by Nicholas Oakwell Couture for the GREAT Britain campaign. Her work has been displayed at the Philip Mould Gallery in London and she also had the honour of teaching The Queen of Malaysia when Her Majesty visited the RSN earlier this year.
In 2023, Sarah was honoured to be part of the Embroidery Studio team at the Royal School of Needlework who worked on the Anointing Screen for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
What you will need to bring
Everything you need to complete your embroidery will be provided as part of the course.
We 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.
Please note that this course is not held at the Royal School of Needlework’s base at Hampton Court Palace. Before attending, please check the venue information carefully, including any specific access requirements and travel arrangements, and allow plenty of time for your journey.
Parrot & Pomegranate Embroidery Day Class at the Holburne Museum
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