Ref: SWE36121
This course aims to introduce the techniques of traditional passementerie tassel making, but with todays interiors and soft furnishings in mind. You can expect to complete a full-size tassel and suspension cord suitable to hang on furniture around the house, or as a pull.
We will be working with good quality cotton yarns, in a rich colour range, and a wooden tassel mould. Techniques include how to glue roll the mould with a cord, as well as cover it vertically with yarn, make a wired skirt with a decorative overskirt, and a ruff at the waist. We will also be learning how to make a three-strand cord using a four-hook cord-twister.
The tutor will demonstrate the technique at each stage, and guide you through to completed work.
On this course the tutor will supply most of the materials, including cotton yarns in a rich colour range, and equipment for use on the course, including skirt boards and a four-hook cord-twister.
Available from tutor: The tutor will also have extra tassel moulds and cord-twisters which you may purchase for further work at home.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included)
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential
Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required
Anna Crutchley trained in woven textiles and is a designer-maker of bespoke furnishing trimmings which she produces for furniture restorers, upholsterers, heritage organisations, interior decorators and private clients. She is teacher with 30 years experience and her inspirational books on passementerie have become key texts.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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