Vine Embroidery

Are you interested in learning a new skill?
How about adding to the knowledge you have?
Well why not join a Vine Embroidery Class?

Vine embroidery offer a number of classes to suit you :-

Saturday Classes
Residential Classes
Weekly Embroidery Classes
Group Classes
Private Tuition

Saturday Classes

All classes run from 10am to 4pm and are run on a relaxed and informal basis. The cost of the class is £42.50 and includes a light lunch, tea and coffee. A £20 deposit is needed to guarantee a place, of which £10 is non refundable. There is an additional charge for materials. Classes are held in the spacious Vine Embroidery studio at Marsh Farm, Hilperton (Directions Printable / Online) just a few miles from Bradford on Avon and Trowbridge. Tuition is tailored to the needs of each individual so everyone gets the most from the class, begineers needn't be scared. It would be useful if you could bring along any sewing equipment you might have, particularly scissors, however do not worry too much about this if you don't have any.

Please contact Vine Embroidery on 07974 765044 or 01225 863110.

Date	Title	Example	Details
Saturday 15^th November 2008	Embroidered Christmas King		Vine Embroidery Class Stitch one of the 3 kings using regal colours, silk shading, chain stitch, appliquéd silk, and goldwork. Stitch on a dramatic dark silk background embellished with small stars. This piece won't be finished on the day but hopefully in time for Christmas!
Saturday 31^st January 2009	Shadow Work Quill		Shadow work is a form of Whitework, worked on a sheer fabric. It is stitched on the reverse of the fabric to give a shadowy effect when seen from the front. It can be worked in colour if you wish!
Saturday 21^st February 2009	Silk Shading with a touch of gold		Work a Chinese style design of leaves and a small bird in silk shading, using vibrant colours on a red silk background. Gold Jap is used to edge the leaves and add a touch of glamour.
Saturday 14^th March 2009	Stumpwork Orange Tree		Learn a variety of Stumpwork techniques, such as needlelace and wrapped beads to create a cute orange tree. This project won't be finished on the day, but all the necessary techniques will be covered for you to finish it at home!
Saturday 4^th April 2009	Silk Shading Sweet Peas		Learn how to do Long and Short stitch and shade and shade two delicate sweet peas, as featured in Mary Hickmott's New Stitches magazine. This pretty design is worked on a silk dupion background, using Anchor stranded cotton.
Saturday 9^th May 2009	Goldwork Chrysanthemum		Try your hand at traditional cut gold work, over soft string padding and embroiderer a stylised goldwork chrysanthemum. As seen in Mary Hickmott's New Stitches magazine.

Residential Classes

	Dillington House Residential Classes Weekend residential course at Dillington House, near Illminster, Somerset (location map). More information about Dillington House can be found on the Dillington House website. For details and to book onto these residential course telephone 01460 52427 or email dillington@somerset.gov.uk.
Date	Title	Example	Details
Friday 9^th January to Sunday 11^th January 2009	Traditional Jacobean Crewel Embroidery		Jacobean Crewel Embroidery is a historical style of hand embroidery mainly used in stately homes to embroiderer large hangings and curtains. It is worked on linen twill, using fine Crewel wool. Traditional designs are very stylised and based on the tree of life. You can either work a choice of motif/design supplied by the tutor or bring your own. A variety of stitches may be learnt including long, short, chain, blanket, cretan, joined fly, grid and padded stiches plus french knots and bullion bars.
Friday 5^th June to Sunday 7^th June 2009	Three Dimensional Embroidery		A new twist to traditional hand embroidery worked in stranded cotton and perle threads and based on Jacobean style motifs being both decorative and eye catching. Involves felt padding, appliquéd silk, small beaded flowers, stitched leaves, wire edging and much more... You can either work the teachers design or bring your own.

Weekly Embroidery Classes

These are on Wednesdays from 10am to 12noon, they will be restarting in September. £60 per 10 week term. Classes will be relaxed and informal and tailored to the students needs. Techniques including Gold work, Silk shading, Stumpwork, Crewelwork, Whitework and Blackwork can be covered. Students can work on projects that they have already begun or try something completely new.

PLEASE NOTE: These classes can become oversubscribed so payment in advance is necessary to secure your place.

Please contact Vine Embroidery on 07974 765044 or 01225 863110 for more details and to sign up.

Group Classes

If you are a group who would like a special class then please contact Clare at Vine Embroidery to arrange dates and techniques to your requirements.

Private Tuition

Private Tuition can be arranged at £18.00 per hour. Please contact Clare at Vine Embroidery.