Creative Embroidery - Elements of Stumpwork

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This 10-week Creative Embroidery course in Maidstone, is designed to give students the opportunity to experience different stumpwork techniques. Many of the skills learnt are transferrable to other areas of embroidery. , , You will be able to try out a range of different techniques which could be used to create your own design or work to designs provided by the tutor. , , The course will cover a little of the history of stumpwork, information on where stumpwork collections can be viewed and any exhibitions taking place during the course. The practical aspects of the course will include instructions for a range of skills chosen from the following elements: needlelace stitches, silk shading, couching cords and gold thread, padding, raised surface stitches, slips, wrapping, laying a cordonnet, using leather. , , Instructions for some elements may have been given in the earlier course (September 2015). Demonstrations can be repeated to ensure as many of the techniques are covered as time allows. Attending both courses will provide you with the skills and time required to complete a medium sized stumpwork piece. , , There will be ideas and lots of inspiration for using traditional and contemporary stumpwork techniques and incorporating them into your work to create new and exciting pieces. , , The tutor will bring a range of stumpwork books by Roy and Barbara Hurst and Kay Dennis who are experts in the field. , This exciting 10-week course at St Faiths centre in Maidstone is for anyone interested in learning the art of stumpwork. Many of the skills learnt are also transferrable to other areas of creative embroidery. , The course is not suitable for absolute beginners to hand embroidery. , , This 10-week course in Maidstone is a good follow-on from the earlier 6-week course (September 2015) and will build on some of the techniques learnt. It is useful for anyone who is considering taking this beautiful technique to a higher level. ,

Course information

Name: Creative Embroidery - Elements of Stumpwork Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160113 14:00:57 Updated 20160113 14:00:57

Entry requirements

Students will be expected to provide their own materials, threads and stitching tools as appropriate to the techniques taught. The tutor may have various items for sale and may also provide some materials for which there will be a small charge. , , You may like to bring a notebook and pencil and/or a camera to record ideas and recommendations and to document your progress. You may photograph the tutor's work for learning purposes only. , , You will be advised what to bring for the first lesson. You will need a pen, pencil and notebook and camera if you wish to record your progress. , We advise students not to purchase equipment, books or materials until after the first session of the course unless otherwise stated., Equipment required Students will be expected to provide their own materials, threads and stitching tools as appropriate to the techniques taught. The tutor may have various items for sale and may also provide some materials for which there will be a small charge. , , You may like to bring a notebook and pencil and/or a camera to record ideas and recommendations and to document your progress. You may photograph the tutor's work for learning purposes only. , , You will be advised what to bring for the first lesson. You will need a pen, pencil and notebook and camera if you wish to record your progress. , We advise students not to purchase equipment, books or materials until after the first session of the course unless otherwise stated.,

Provider

Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted

Address

Head Office
College Road Town: Sittingbourne County:Kent