Description

Location: 86 Margaret Street, London W1W 8TE

Length of Each Session: 3 hours

Goldwork embroidery is a luxurious and captivating craft that uses metal threads, such as imitation gold, to create intricate, light-reflecting designs. Historically associated with ceremonial and military attire, this technique has evolved to feature prominently in couture fashion, customization, and interior design. Hand & Lock's Filigree Butterfly course offers a perfect introduction to the art of goldwork, focusing on creating a stunning butterfly design in an elegant filigree style. In this three-hour session, participants will learn three essential techniques using purely gold threads, gaining hands-on experience with the delicate and intricate methods that make goldwork embroidery so enchanting.

Techniques & Breakdown

This exciting taster class offers a beautiful intro into the art of goldwork embroidery, starting from the very basics of the technique. Our expert tutors will guide you through fundamental skills, including threading a needle, applying Pearl Purl and stitching with a range of metallic embroidery threads. (with tips and tricks from our tutors). Delve into the diverse characteristics and properties of various metal threads, followed by immersive instruction on their use, allowing you to bring to life an exquisite design that showcases your new found skill.

Important Information

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- All courses are non refundable, if you cannot attend please let us know as soon as possible and we will try to move you to another course.

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