Sanctuary Lights 2026
Rudolph in Blackwork
3 hr Festive Live Online Stashbusting Workshop
£65
Teacher: Amanda Rymel
Count your way to Christmas…
Count your way to Christmas as you discover the beauty of modern Blackwork with this striking portrait of Rudolph. Using a single repeating geometric pattern, you'll learn how simple motifs create dramatic visual impact, while clever use of negative space allows Rudolph's antlers and ears to emerge naturally from the fabric. Part of the Stitch Sanctuary Christmas Stashbuster Collection, this project encourages you to personalise your design using threads from your own stash. Finished with Rudolph's iconic red nose, this elegant counted embroidery project is relaxing to stitch, rewarding to complete, and perfect for festive display.
Details…
aimed at:
ALL LEVELS
This class is perfect for beginners and those with some embroidery experience.
course at-a-glance:
ONE SESSION
Using one single geometric Blackwork pattern you will learn how to build up a Blackwork pattern, follow a counted design and create Rudolph’s distinctive silhouette before finishing with the all important splash of Christmas red!
FINISHED DESIGN MEASURES:
15cm
dates/times:
DATE:
Saturday 14 November
TIME (UK):
2.30 - 5.30pm
requirements:
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Embroidery scissors
An 20cm hoop or frame large enough to comfortably hold the linen
Good lighting
A magnifier if normally used
SPECIFIC MATERIALS
Black and red stranded cotton,
28 count fabric
Tapestry Needle
Students are saying…
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Excellent Artist and Teacher
Kelley’s classes are the best. I’ve taken two classes from her over two years. Her demonstrations are clear and easy to follow. She has perfected her on-line teaching style. I’ve found her to be kind and patient and she frequently throws in a little example or historic fact to keep things interesting. My fellow students have ranged from beginners to advanced stitchers and I believe everyone has been happy with the instructions we’ve received.
Sherry S
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Wonderful Goldwork
I took Kelleys Goldwork sampler course which covered all aspects of Goldwork and a few extras such as how to mount your work. A well designed course, very well delivered and a lot of fun. It has definitely improved my Goldwork skills! Kelley is enthusiastic and very helpful.
Barbara
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What a Brilliant Experience!
I've just finished the class portion of Kelley's Goldwork Sampler and I'm really sad it's over. I have done a number of 2 day classes in this technique over the last few years, but I found working in this manner (Zoom classes at fortnightly intervals over nearly a year, with video clips of the techniques available through the portal) meant that if you found there was something that didn't make sense later, you could check back, or more importantly, ask a question at the next lesson. I've picked up on a lot of tiny things that have led to some very satisfying improvements in the quality of my work, learned some really useful techniques, and got links to sources of otherwise hard to find equipment. (Especially useful as I'm located down under in New Zealand.) Thank you Kelly for a wonderful experience - I had a blast!
Betty S

