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RSN FRIENDS PRIORITY BOOKING ONLY

Goldwork Dragonfly with Sophie Long

Regular price £275.00 GBP
Location:
Hampton Court Palace
Techniques:
Goldwork, Threadwork
Duration:
2 Days (10am-4pm Daily)
This class is open for Priority Booking by RSN Friends only.
General booking for this class opens on Saturday 3 October.
If you are an RSN Friend, please sign in to book.
Date & Time
Course Description
Explore Goldwork embroidery in greater depth through the creation of an intricate dragonfly design, developing your understanding of both traditional techniques and the process of building a Goldwork piece from start to finish.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to approach the order of work, understanding how different areas of Goldwork are planned, padded and embroidered to create a clean and considered finish. You will explore a range of padding methods, learning how these can be used to create different levels of height, structure and dimension within the dragonfly.

You will learn a variety of Goldwork techniques including Cutwork, Couching, Chipping and the application of Plate, exploring how different metal threads and materials can be combined to create contrast, texture and detail. Sophie will guide you through each technique, showing you how to handle and apply the metal threads accurately and securely.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a more in-depth understanding of Goldwork embroidery and how its different techniques can be combined within a single design, giving you the skills and confidence to apply them to future embroidery projects.
What you will need to bring

All of the specialist materials and equipment required for the course will be provided for you. We recommend bringing a notebook and pen if you would like to make notes throughout the course. And if you have a favourite mug, feel free to bring it along for your refreshment breaks!

Tutor Biography

Sophie Long

Sophie Long is a hand embroidery artist, tutor and author. Sophie trained at the RSN and was honoured to contribute to the embroidery of The Princess of Wales wedding dress. Sophie has taught embroidery both around the UK and internationally. Passionate about preserving traditional needlework, while making it accessible to modern makers.

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: HCP27024

Goldwork Dragonfly with Sophie Long

£275.00 GBP