Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery in Cumbria

Description

A relaxed and informal Blackwork Embroidery course in the lovely setting of a converted 18th Century cotton mill in Warwick Bridge, Carlisle.

This course has been designed to guide the complete beginner or act as a refresher for those who may have dabbled in Blackwork embroidery in the past.

We will cover the history, styles of Blackwork embroidery, threads and techniques.

• You will learn;
  The history of Blackwork embroidery.

• How to use thread thickness and colour to shade.
• Specific Blackwork Stitches.

• How to read charts.

• Use of part stitches.
  Adapting a Blackwork stitch to fill in a shape.

All guided by your tutor who has over 25 years experience in professional embroidery.



Learning Outcome

At the end of this course you will have learned all the essential blackwork embroidery techniques to allow you to go on and create your own pieces.

Certificate upon completion.

Delegates will receive a certificate of achievement.

Course dates:

Arranged upon request - we require a minimum of 5 students.  

Included in the kit;

*Fabrics.  (We use a high quality Zweigart Aida and even weave). with pre drawn design in water soluble ink on main project piece.
*Spiral bound, lay flat course booklet or Access to our Online learning course (English text).
*A full set of our Unique Blackwork threads.

* Relevant charts and designs.
*Needle book containing the appropriate high quality John James needles and needle threader.
All presented in a box which you can use to keep your work clean as you stitch.

What’s not included

Scissors.  Please bring your own stitching scissors.  We may have some available on the day but past experience is that these items seem to go missing easily, so in order to control costs, we kindly request you bring your own.

Basic skills required
No previous skill is required but you will need fairly good eye sight (or your glasses/magnifier) and be able to hold a sewing needle.

Refreshments and food

Light refreshments will be provided and we are lucky to have a Sallys cafe only 3 minutes away for lunch.  You are also welcome to bring your own.

Allergy Advice
Our embroidery kits are packed in our studio which does use natural animal fibres.

Purchases on the day

A number of items from our studio will be available for sale during the course and we can accept most major (UK registered) debit and credit cards.

About The Venue

Warwick Mill Business Village is conveniently located on the A69 just 3 miles outside Carlisle City Centre.

There is plenty of free parking at the Mill.

Warwick Mill is fully accessible but please let us know if you have special requirements.

Travelling by train; Find a bus to Warwick Bridge from Carlisle bus station which is about a 10 minute walk from the Railway Station. You need the 685 service from Carlisle to Brampton/Newcastle. Let us know if you plan to do this and I will send exact directions to you.

Alternatively, there are many taxi services available.