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Gold Work

In contrast to traditional gold work embroidery, creative gold work gives the opportunity to work with metal threads in an experimental ambitious and enterprising way, whilst remaining true to good technique.

What types of metal threads can be used for gold work?

Metal threads such as purls, pearl purl, passing, rococo, twist, bullion, spangles, flat worm, plate both broad and whipped, and more, can be worked in a revolutionary and innovative way, whilst introducing new threads and materials, and still engaging the same techniques and methods.

Upcoming classes

Come and join us at the studio or online - we can teach you specific skills or give you a general overview of techniques.

All Studio Classes All Online Classes
Mon 29th Jul 2024
General Embroidery Day Class
Cost: £70
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An opportunity to learn traditional and contemporary hand embroidery in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Mon 2nd Sep 2024
General Embroidery Day Class
Cost: £70
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An opportunity to learn traditional and contemporary hand embroidery in Tracy’s studio in Fowlers Yard, Durham City.
Wed 4th Sep 2024
Couching
Cost: £45
Couching findings, metal threads and wires

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TextileArtist.org
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Interview with TextileArtist.org which is a great place for textile artists and art enthusiasts to be inspired and communicate with like-minded creatives.
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