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Discover the beauty of traditional goldwork embroidery in this luxurious, hands-on workshop, where you will create a stunning hand-embroidered bumblebee embellished with shimmering metallic threads, golden purls, beads and sequins.Working on a beautiful ivory fabric background, you will learn how to build up the intricate details of your bumblebee, exploring a variety of goldwork techniques to create texture, definition and a beautiful play of light. From the delicate wings and striped body to the fine details that bring your bee to life, each stitch will contribute to a richly textured and wonderfully decorative design.
You will be guided through the process step by step, discovering how to combine traditional hand embroidery with the sparkle of metallic threads and embellishments. Your finished bee will be framed within an elegant heart-inspired design, adorned with delicate floral details and a decorative beaded edge.
To complete your piece, you will transform your embroidery into a beautiful hanging tassel decoration, finished with a coordinating golden tassel and an ornamental hanging loop. The result will be a unique, heirloom-inspired textile treasure, perfect for displaying on a door handle, in a window, from a decorative branch or as a special addition to your home.
This workshop is suitable for those who enjoy hand embroidery and would love to explore the richness of goldwork in a relaxed, supportive and creative setting. Whether you are new to goldwork or looking to expand your embroidery skills, you will leave with new techniques, a deeper appreciation of decorative hand stitching and a truly special handmade ornament to treasure.
Come and enjoy a little golden magic as you stitch your own magnificent bumblebee.
You will need gold work threads, fabric and basic needlework tools. Detailed requirements will be emailed to you in advance of your class. Use your stash or shop for everything you need in store or online at Tudor Rose Patchwork.
Kathy has been passionate about crafts from a young age, starting with card-making before learning to crochet and sew. She later developed her skills through college courses, achieving City & Guilds qualifications in patchwork, quilting, and embroidery, as well as an OCN Diploma in Textiles.
Inspired by flowers and foliage—particularly from her own garden—Kathy creates intricate 3D textile pieces using layered fabrics such as organza, combined with machine stitching. Her work often features beads, wire, stumpwork, and heat techniques.
Kathy teaches a range of techniques, including hand and machine embroidery, goldwork, heat-based methods, and contemporary textile art.
In addition to spending your time crafting there is a coffee shop on site - O For Coffee. Tudor Rose Patchwork offers students 10% discount on anything consumed from O For Coffee. As well as a large selection of hot and cold drinks, the menu includes jacket potatoes, sandwiches, paninis, toasties, soups. For those with a sweet tooth there is also a variety of cakes baked on site including gluten free and vegan options.
Good to know:
The venue has parking. Upon arrival, park in the car park at the front of the shop. Unload your vehicle into your classroom. Staff will then advise you where to park your car for the day at the rear of the complex.
There is disabled parking and ramps allowing access to all areas. There is a disabled toilet.
Staff will help anyone in need of assistance. Shop on site selling an enormous range of goods relating to crafting: dressmaking, patchwork & quilting, knitting & crochet, sewing machines and furniture.
Cancellation Policy:
- Should Tudor Rose Patchwork have to cancel a workshop you will receive a full refund.
- Should you wish to cancel your attendance on a workshop more than 30 days before the workshop date you will receive a refund less our £5 administration fee. Tudor Rose Patchwork may be able to transfer your booking to another date.
- Should you wish to cancel your attendance on a workshop less than 30 days before the workshop date, your payment will only be refunded if we are able to fill your place, less our £5 administration fee.
- Refunds will be made via the original payment method or can be taken in the form of goods or other workshops or group dates to the value of the refund being made.
- If a pattern is available for the workshop and no refund is able then Tudor Rose Patchwork will arrange for you to receive the pattern.
- Patterns are not available for workshops that you have not attended or paid for.
- Patterns remain the property of the tutor and should not be copied, passed on or used for teaching purposes without the permission of the tutor.
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