Venue: Online
Dates: This workshop ran from Monday 26th July 2021 until Friday 30th July 2021.
Workshop Information
Course outline
During this online workshop, students will be introduced to Goldwork Embroidery and will create a gold bee embroidered on white cloth.
Goldwork embroidery is the art of using metal threads with metal leaf wound round a normal textile thread. It is particularly prized for the way light plays on it. A variety of embroidery stitches will be taught during this workshop using metallic thread!
Successful applicants will receive a kit of materials for this workshop.
This course will be run by Creative Dimension Tutor Amy Burt.
Amy also works as a freelance embroiderer in the fashion industry. She worked as a Senior Embroiderer at the British Haute Couture fashion house Ralph & Russo for over 4 years and often freelances for fashion houses such Alexander McQueen and Erdem.
Timings
Students must report for group teaching at 10am. Classes will finish at approximately 4:30pm.
Transferable Skills and Future Careers
TCDT workshops give a chance to develop a range of transferable skills and valuable insight to possible career paths. Some of the career choices our alumni have pursued include; Architecture, Engineering, Fine Art, Jewellery Making, Art Conservation, Glass Working, Theatre Design, Fashion Design, Costume Design – the list is growing!
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to apply you will need to be 14 – 19 years old during the dates of the workshop.
You should be creative and have good hand-eye co-ordination. In your application you should demonstrate a passion for working with your hands.
You must be able to attend every day of the workshop.
Please be sure that you have read our Eligibility Criteria and Applications section at the bottom of the Workshop page before applying.
Course Funding
Our workshops are fully-funded by generous sponsors. Places are limited, therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
There are only 8 spaces available on this workshop. If the workshop becomes oversubscribed, we will close the application process early.
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