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Introduction to Goldwork: The Golden Pear with Sue Kim

Regular price £145.00 GBP
Location:
Hampton Court Palace
Technique:
Goldwork
Duration:
1 day. 10am - 4pm
Date
Course Description

This is the second design inspired by Hampton Court Palace. By stitching the beautiful Golden Pear Gate by the main entrance, you’ll master various fundamental goldwork techniques. Transforming intricate metalwork into delicate embroidery, you’ll create voluminous pears and leaves on high-quality linen, capturing the essence of the Hampton Court experience. In this design, you will learn how to apply felt padding for goldwork kid leather and master techniques such as pearl purl, chipping, couching, and padded Satin Stitch. You’ll also discover the fundamental and beautiful stitches of goldwork, enjoying a variety of filling methods using different techniques. 

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

Tutor Biography

Sue Kim

Sue is a full time embroiderer based in Surrey, UK. She graduated from the RSN’s Future Tutor Programme with distinction and received the RSN Broderers’ Award for Top Student in 2024.During the Future Tutors Programme, Sue’s works were featured in the Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery in London and in the Knitting Stitching show in London and Harrogate in 2022 and 2023. Sue taught Learning Curve classes for the RSN at the Knitting and Stitching Show in 2022 and 2023, the Stitch Festival London in 2024, and Artisan Fayre in 2023 and 2024. She also demonstrated needlework for the RSN in the Backet Pageant Demonstration at Guildhall Yard in London, the Knitting and Stitching show in London, and the Hampton Court Artisan Fayre. She has also assisted in multiple RSN day classes, Certificate and diploma intensive on RSN International Summer School courses and family drop-in sessions at the Fashion and Textile Museum.With a background in modern craft and design, Sue is interested in combining traditional embroidery techniques with contemporary design aesthetics.In 2023, Sue had the privilege of joining the Studio Embroidery 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.In 2024, her work 'My Pieces' received the Worshipful Company of Broaderers Associate Award from the Hand and Lock Prize.

Important Venue Information

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

Access to Hampton Court Palace is security controlled. Please review this important joining information about Hampton Court courses before attending your course.

SKU: HCP26093

Introduction to Goldwork: The Golden Pear with Sue Kim

£145.00 GBP