Sunday 15th June
10:30 - 16:30
Tutor: Hanny Newton
Discover a playful approach to goldwork embroidery!
Spend the day exploring the creative possibilities of metal threads in this fun and open-minded workshop. This class gives embroiderers of all levels of stitch experience the opportunity to get creative and explore the possibilities of the goldwork techniques of couching with metal threads and cut work with metal purls.
This workshop will give you a grounding in the foundations of goldwork and then introduce you to creative ways to explore these centuries-old techniques and threads.
Suitable for all levels of stitch experience.
Please note this class involves small scale, close-up work.
Hanny studied at the Royal School of Needlework and is passionate about exploring a contemporary approach to metal thread embroidery. From her studio in Powys she creates bespoke hand stitched pieces using gold, silver, copper and tin threads, exploring combination of embroidery, print and embellishment to create unique textile artworks. A recipient of the QEST Broderers Company Scholarship in 2023 her work in GOLD at Craft in the Bay shows her recent explorations into creating ‘natural gold’ from straw and grasses. In 2024 Hanny also won the QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award. We are delighted to welcome her to Craft in the Bay and provide our visitors with the opportunity to see her fascinating work and explore embroidery with metal threads. Early booking for Hanny’s workshop is advisable.