Threads in Bloom Embroidery - Taster Session with Liz Padgham-Major

Ref: STA41831

Places available

About this course

In this workshop you will learn to hand stitch a flower design using various types of colourful thread and two technical stitches.

This two hour taster session will be held on the Gardens Gatehouse Craft Table. Please access via the Gardens Entrance.

Course Description

In this workshop you will learn to hand stitch a flower design using various types of colourful thread and two technical stitches.

You will take home a colourful and hand stitched flower design mounted in a wooden hoop to display at home.

Course Materials

Included

Everything is included

Available to buy

A variety of art and craft materials are available to buy in the Gardens Gatehouse Shop.

Timetable

This two-hour taster session will be held at our Craft Table in the Gardens Gatehouse. Please access via the Gardens entrance.

Start time: 2pm Finish time: 4pm

General Information

Tutors

Liz Padgham-Major

Fine Art Hand Embroidery

Liz works from her garden studio in East Sussex hand stitching vibrant art works. With a degree in Fine Art she has exhibited her work in many galleries including the William Morris Gallery, London. She runs workshops around the UK and is a member of Society Of Master Craftsmen, Crafts Council and Find A maker.

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