{"product_id":"heartsease-with-kate-barlow","title":"Heartsease with Kate Barlow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned and created by Kate Barlow, this course takes inspiration from the richly detailed embroidery of the early 17th century and the symbolism of the pansy, or Heartsease. Long associated with love and romance, its heart-shaped petals were once believed to hold the power to mend a broken heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking onto silk duchess satin, you will recreate Kate’s intricate pansy design using a combination of traditional hand embroidery techniques. You will learn how to build colour, form and subtle tonal changes through Silk Shading, creating the distinctive petals of the pansies before surrounding them with Burden Stitch leaves and delicate, swirling stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing beautiful silk floss threads, Kate will guide you through working with colour and stitch to create depth, movement and fine detail throughout the design. You will then introduce Goldwork techniques to finish the piece, creating an elegant oval border using gilt wire and spangles to add texture and a subtle metallic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RSN","offers":[{"title":"4th \u0026 5th \u0026 6th June (2pm - 8pm Daily)","offer_id":63638448177482,"sku":"ONL27010","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/4541\/3706\/files\/Heartsease__Kate_Barlow.webp?v=1790347928","url":"https:\/\/rsn.org.uk\/products\/heartsease-with-kate-barlow","provider":"Royal School of Needlework","version":"1.0","type":"link"}