Traditional Crewelwork Embroidery

Crafts

Needlework

Residential course

Clare Clensy

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Clare Clensey - Crewelwork

12 November 2021 to 14 November 2021

From £233 Non-resident fee

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Description

Learn how to embroider a traditional crewelwork design using fine crewel wools.

A variety of hand embroidery stitches will be covered. Students will learn how to stitch beautiful Jacobean-style motifs using a variety of hand embroidery stitches such as grid stitch, French knots, long and short, chain stitch and stem stitch.

Jacobean crewel work designs are based around stylised mythical plants, pods and animals. They are traditionally embroidered in crewel wool on linen twill fabric, these will be available on the course, but if you prefer a modern twist, other fabrics and threads can be used.

You can either work  a design supplied by the teacher, or you can bring your own work along.

Residential Fees From: £348.   Non Residential: £233

Tutor information

Clare Clensy trained as an apprentice for three years at The Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court Palace. On completing her apprenticeship Clare returned to Wiltshire and established her own business Vine Embroidery. Vine Embroidery takes on a variety of individual commissions, including work for many of the Embroidery magazines. Restoration work on pieces such as antique samplers, christening robes, ecclesiastical pieces and family heirlooms are also undertaken. Clare also teaches, gives talks, produces her own range of embroidery kits and has had a book published – A Beginners Guide to Silk Shading.

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