From the RSN to the Big Screen: A Career in Embroidery with Hattie McGill
Wednesday (UK)
Online via Zoom
Please read the 'Important Booking Information' below before booking this Talk.
Description
After training at the Royal School of Needlework, Hattie McGill went on to work as a freelance embroiderer in film and television, contributing to productions including Doctor Strange, Bridgerton and Wicked. Alongside this, she has built her own embroidery business, Hattie McGill Embroidery, creating hand-embroidered brooches and developing goldwork embroidery kits.
In this talk, Hattie will share how her career has developed over the years, from working on film costumes to setting up her own business. She'll talk about what it's like to work as an embroiderer in the film industry, how her own designs and kits came about, and the different ways she's been able to put her RSN training
into practice. It's a look at the different directions a career in embroidery can take, and how traditional techniques can be used in all sorts of ways.
Important Booking Information
Please note that this event is a LIVE online talk via Zoom at the given date and time and will last between approximately 60-90 minutes including questions and answers.
Requirements
You will need access to a suitable computer, tablet or smartphone device. We recommend that you download and install the Zoom app on your device in advance of the Talk.
You will receive your personalised Zoom invite no later than 24 hours before the event (3 hours if booked on the day). Your Zoom invite is unique to you and should not be shared, otherwise you may be unable to view the Talk.
Attendees Outside the UK
This Talk will run from 7pm to approximately 8:30pm (19:00 to 20:30 hours) UK local time. If you are outside of the UK please check your local time, particularly if your location changes to/from Daylight Savings Time on a different schedule to the UK during March/April. To check and convert times please visit TimeAndDate.com.
