Summer Garden Class:
Strawberry Brooch
Live Online Class of 2× 2.5hr Sessions
£167.00
Create your own miniature interpretation of William Morris’s iconic Strawberry Thief pattern as a beautifully detailed Metal Thread embroidered strawberry brooch or decoration.
In this Metal Thread embroidery project, you’ll learn a range of traditional techniques, including couching to secure the Metal Thread, creating Cutwork loops by cutting and stitching through a fine metal spring, and shaping Pearl Purl edges.
The strawberry is finished with dimensional silk purl leaves in the rich blue tones of the original print, adding texture and depth to the design. Once completed, the embroidery can be carefully cut out, backed, and transformed into a decorative hanging, a brooch, or appliquéd onto another fabric.
Booking Closes July 10th for UK Students and June 26th for International Students.
Details…
aimed at:
CONFIDENT BEGINNERS
This is the perfect project if you are new to this particular technique as it's manageable and compact however, some experience of hand embroidery is advised.
course at-a-glance:
SESSION ONE
Introduction to metal thread embroidery with images of current and historic examples.
Become familiar with the tools, materials and threads for the project.
Learn how to prepare the fabric ready for embroidery.
Discover how to use layers of felt padding for depth and dimension.
Aquire the skills of Brick couching using a metallic red passing thread to create a solid background colour.
SESSION TWO
Discover how to finish off the ends of the passing thread through to the back of the work.
Learn how to invisibly couch a gold Pearl purl edge to create a border to the design.
Learn about the metal threads used in the technique 'Cutwork'; their different sizes and textures.
Aquire the skills needed to work Cutwork loops and Chips to create the Strawberry pips.
Look at presentation options including, making the Strawberry into a brooch/decoration and applying the motif onto another fabric/object.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
3.5cm x 5.5cm
dates/times:
SCHEDULE
10.00AM - 12.30PM (UK)
July 17, 24
All Stitch Sanctuary classes are either recorded in full or have pre-recorded demonstrations supplied for those students who cannot make specific dates.
requirements:
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
(Supplied by Student)
Standard equipment- Embroidery scissors, metal thread scissors (optional), flat headed screwdriver, double sided tape, pins.
SPECIFIC MATERIALS
(Supplied by Teacher)
A kit will be provided with all the embroidery threads, needles, beeswax, small wooden hoop and instruction booklet.
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
