Summer Garden Class:
Leaves & Berries

Live Online Class of 2× 2.5hr Sessions

£

Teacher - Sonia Lee

How about stitching a piece of Georgian history!

This design is based on a Georgian waistcoat (c. 1842) that is part of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection which is housed at Hampton Court Palace. The waistcoat belonged to Sir James Wigram, a lawyer and MP and it would have been worn as part of his Court Dress Suit.

During your two classes you will learn all the stitches to complete this beautiful foliage design of leaves and berries, and the piece is stitched using stranded cotton and silk threads on a linen background.

aimed at:

BEGINNERS

This course is ideal for complete beginners to hand embroidery, as well as those who’ve only stitched from cross-stitch kits, and want to explore a wide variety of traditional stitches—and discover how to use them in creative, inspiring ways.

EXPERIENCED STITCHERS

This course is perfect for 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

LEAVES & PEA PODS: Split Stitch, Long & Short Stitch, Slanted Satin Stitch

SESSION TWO

BERRIES & STEMS: Card Padding, Satin Stitch over card, Stem Stitch

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

10cm x 13cm

dates/times:

SCHEDULE
TIME TBC (UK)

Dates TBC

requirements:

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
(Supplied by Student)

Embroidery scissors, 20cm/8" embroidery hoop, seat frame/table clamp or floor stand, screwdriver, magnifier (optional).

SPECIFIC MATERIALS
(Supplied by Tutor)

A full kit is included in the cost of the course

A full materials list will be provided upon enrolment

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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