I first learned Goldwork on my Textiles degree, though to be honest we didn’t do an awful lot of it! After I graduated, hand embroidery was a hobby of mine, and this included Goldwork. The local vicar actually commissioned me to design and make a Goldwork decorated stole for him! It isn’t something I’ve done much of since then, so I’m no expert. However, it’s an interesting skill and – although it takes patience – it’s versatile and very effective. This is an introduction to Goldwork day – you will make a kindle case (or iPad case, though they’re also suitable for storing notebooks, letters, documents etc) and should also make (or almost make) a second piece of Goldwork, suitable for framing or perhaps using in another project.
TIMES: 10am – 5pm. Tea/coffee and biscuits provided but please bring a packed lunch.
COST: €50.
SEWING MACHINES: Either bring your own or use one of mine.
MATERIALS: You’ll need to bring some materials to the workshop, but I’ll provide the gold threads. Please contact me for further info about this.
