We have recently been adding some new course dates, including the Goldwork Weekend Workshop (with two dates to chose from) and the Tambour Beading Weekend Workshop in March. During the 6 hour day goldwork workshop, you will be shown 4 goldwork techniques and two raising techniques, starting with the simplest to grasp and progressing onto the trickier ones […]
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Beginners Goldwork
Couched Goldwork by Tracy A Franklin We are now taking bookings for our beginners goldwork evening course starting in January next year. You will be taught the basic techniques of an ancient skill, passed down through hundreds of generations. At the end of the course which takes place over three 2 hour evening classes, you […]
A Brief History of Tambour
Tambour beading is a very ancient technique, with embroideries being imported as early as the 16th century. Another early reference dates back to the 18th century, where it found it’s way to Europe from its roots in Asia. All the finest examples of tambour beading were imported to France and England from places like India and Persia and China. 780–95 […]
New Year, New You!
2016 is upon us, and everyone is thinking about how they can make this year stand out from the rest! We’re offering a variety of courses and workshops in 2016 for all levels, so whether you’re looking to learn something new, touch up on old skills or expand on existing ones, we have something for […]