Description
Our comprehensive Essential Blackwork embroidery distance and online learning masterclass is suitable for complete beginners and those who want to refresh their knowledge. Distance learning allows you to study in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace and you will also have access to the online content via Cademy. For your security we register students manually so this may take a few hours (GB time). Once registered, you will receive an email direct from Cademy with your login information. Blackwork embroidery became popular in Tudor and Elizabethan times but has grown to become a wonderful way to create stunning embroidered art with very few supplies. Contrary to what the name suggests, Blackwork does not have to be stitched with black threads. It is a great way to fill in large areas in any embroidery and you can even use metallic threads. You will learn about appropriate fabrics and threads. How to create filling stitches and shade using different thread thicknesses and part stitches. Throughout the course you will have one to one tutor access via e.mail for 6 months. (We make every attempt to answer e.mails the same day). Upon completion of the course you will have all the skills needed to attempt your own pieces or more complicated works. Delegates will receive a certificate of achievement upon submission of images of the completed project. Course dates: Join any time (Kit is sent via Royal Mail, so please allow 2-5 working days). Venue: In the comfort of your own home. Time: Approx 10 hours but there really is no limit. Places available: Unlimited. Tutor Contact: Via e.mail Basic skills required No previous skill is required but you will need fairly good eye sight (or your glasses/magnifier) and be able to hold a sewing needle. Cancellation / Refund In line with distance selling regulations, this course has access to digital content and is therefore non refundable. Damage or Omissions If your package or an item in it has been damaged in the post, please contact us within three days of receipt. Your kit is carefully hand packed by your tutor, checked and double checked but if we have missed anything, then just let us know. Allergy Advice Our embroidery kits are packed in our studio which does use natural animal fibres. Terms of Use You agree to use the online content and access to the Facebook working group in a fair and appropriate manner for the purpose which it is intended. Please respect our copyright and source of income by not re-distributing ANY of the online or printed content and designs including via social media. Shipping All items in the UK are shipped free of charge via Royal Mail Tracked 48. We always retain a proof of postage.
What's included in the price?
Included in the kit; *Fabric. (We use a high quality 16 count Zweigart Aida). *Spiral bound, lay flat course booklet or Access to our Online learning course (English text). *Complete pack of our specialist fine perle blackwork threads. *Mini prick and pounce kit. *Water soluble tailor's pencil and sharpener *Needle book containing the appropriate high quality John James needles and needle threader. *Tracing paper. All presented in a box which you can use to keep your work clean as you stitch. (Image shows our goldwork course boxed)
What you will need
What’s not included: Scissors
Duration
7 hours
Maker
Maureen is a master hand embroiderer with over 25 years experience. Skills handed down from Irish ancestors have been honed with training from world class embroidery schools. Small courses and workshops are often held in her native Cumbria and the hand embroidery courses can be studied via distance learning or online.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Qualification offered
- Suitable for beginners
