Summer Garden Class:
Elephant Hawk Moth

Live Online Class of 3× 2.5hr Sessions

£285.00

Teacher - Becky Hogg

This beautiful project marries tradition with modernity through its approach to both technique and materials.

The Elephant Hawk Moth is a large and striking species, easily recognised by its beautiful gold, mossy green, and vivid fuchsia pink colouration. It feeds on honeysuckle and other tubular flowers from May through to early August.

The Elephant Hawk Moth Embroidery combines historic Metal Thread Work techniques in a selection of fine wires, hand dyed silk/metal ribbons (plate) and Gold Passing thread and is built up using layers of silk satin and craft felt before the delicate embroidered metals are applied. Tiny, meticulous Couching Stitches sit alongside hand-painted strips of folded Silk Plate, while felt padding creates subtle dimension and a sculptural effect. Once complete, the perched moth is framed by delicate pre-cut leaves and mounted in a wooden hoop for display.

aimed at:

EXPERIENCED STITCHERS

This course is perfect for more experienced stitchers who want to refresh their skills, stretch their creativity, and gain the confidence to design their own projects.

Details…

course at a glance:

SESSION ONE

Introduction to the course, preparing the linen and silks, applying felt layers, trailing edges, brick couching passing rows.

SESSION TWO

Plunging Passing ends, Pearl Purl outlines, applying Silk Plate and Purl, Feather Stitch.

SESSION THREE

Couching cords, Cutwork with Silk Purl and Cutwork with Smooth Purl, attaching leaves and discussing mounting techniques.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

8cm x 10cm

dates/times:

SCHEDULE
TIME TBC (UK)

Dates TBC

requirements:

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
(Supplied by Student)

Embroidery scissors, metal thread scissors (optional), a mellor/awl or stiletto (you will need one of these), velvet board, low tack tape, A divider tool (optional), 6 or 8 inch hoop with a stand, an iron.

SPECIFIC MATERIALS
(Supplied by Teacher)

A full kit is included in the cost of the course

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Students are saying…

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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