Summer Garden Class:
Strawberry Thief

Live Online Class of 3× 2.5hr Sessions

£

Teacher - Becky Hogg

The Strawberry Thief design celebrates the art of metal thread embroidery. Combining silk-covered purls with fine metal wire threads, this embroidery design beautifully reinterprets the classic William Morris print in its original colour palette.

Learn how to create rich texture and sculptural form using couched cords, silk purls and plate, layered with intricate details in fine cut wire techniques (cutwork). This combination of traditional Metal Thread embroidery methods brings depth, shine, and delicate surface pattern to the design.

The design is completed with the charming detail of a freshly stolen strawberry — a nod to the iconic Morris motif.

aimed at:

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

Preparing the fabric ready for stitching, Long and Short Stitch, Applying leather, Trailing stitch, Couching silk purls and cords.

SESSION TWO

Couching cords, Silk purl loops, Applying silk plate.

SESSION THREE

Pearl purl outlines, cutwork chips, cutwork loops, working the strawberry, discuss presentation.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

7cm x 9cm

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, Low tack tape, Velvet board, A 6-8 inch embroidery hoop with a stand

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