Metal threads: exploring flow, line and light with Hanny Newton

Ref: SWE35479

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About this course

Explore the contemporary possibilities of metal threads as we delve into their potential for movement, flow and line quality on this creative embroidery course.

Course Description

Goldwork threads hold so much potential to explore movement, flow and line in embroidery, and on this creative course, we delve into the many possibilities of stitch and drawing to entwine and influence each other.

Throughout the weekend, you will build up your own unique series of hand embroidery samples and drawings, which will become a tool kit of techniques and explorations to further your creativity and enhance your practice.

With a balance of technique and experimentation, there is plenty of ‘breathing space’ left for you to discover your own response to the historical techniques of goldwork.

Suitable for all levels of stitch experience.

Course Materials

Included

On this course, the tutor will supply most of the materials, including: All metal threads, soft threads, beeswax, needles and fundamental goldwork materials A selection of materials and threads, etc. for experimentation

On this course, the College will supply some of the materials, including: 0.5m of calico Loan of glasses or magnifiers for close work Loan of embroidery hoops : 8”/10” Loan of embroidery stand, such as: a seat frame or barrel clamp

What students need to bring

  • Fine-tipped embroidery scissors
  • Sketchbook (A4 preferred)
  • Selection of black pens in a few thicknesses
  • Pencil / ruler / rubber

Optional – (a selection is provided by the tutor):

  • Natural, non, stretchy, medium weight fabrics you may like to work on
  • Soft embroidery threads of your choice

Available to buy

Available from shop:

  • Sketchbooks and coloured pens

Available from tutor:

  • Extra metal threads available to purchase at end of class, if required

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Timetable

Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above

Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.

6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).

8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.

Daily timetable

Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.

From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).

Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.

Last day

Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.

Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.

(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)

General Information

Tutors

Hanny Newton

Hanny Newton is a hand embroidery artist. She trained at the Royal School of Needlework and Falmouth University (2014). She teaches contemporary goldwork internationally, including at the British Museum, Kings College London and The National Festival of Making.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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