CREDIT: Lauren Yeager

757A - Goldwork Embroidery Fundamentals

Adult Class | Available

Intermediate

6/15/2024-7/13/2024

1:00 PM-4:00 PM CDT on Sat

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$250.00

$237.50

This class will focus on the fundamentals of goldwork embroidery: padding, the use and placement of the threads, creating texture and play of light, and achieving the technical skill to apply the stitching onto flat and sculptured surfaces. After completing this concentration, students will have knowledge of the history of metalwork, appropriate application and uses of the threads, and have the confidence to design for metalwork.
In this course, students will gain a working knowledge of various metal threads and their applications on a variety of fabrics. Students will also learn how to create different kinds of padding as foundational structures for creating depth and light play in designs. An overall breakdown of techniques is broken down into the following applications.
Padding using string, wool and felt Couching methods Thread types, varieties, and properties Leather and appliqué Cutwork Chipwork Or Nué/Italian couching Overall best practices

  • Maydel crafts will supply a modifiable comprehensive pack of materials for students, so they don’t have to worry about trying to
    source the metal threads or worry about their styles or sizes. This would be released as a private link for students so they may purchase materials.
    • 10 inch hoop. (hands free hoop is recommended, this can be a seat frame embroidery stand, a free standing embroidery stand, or a hoop paired with a table clamp. Elbesee frames are a great option for hands free hoops)
    • Plain Weave Cotton Fabrics for creating a variety of samples in cut into 5 12x12 squares, color selection is up to the student.
    • Cotton Muslin fabric for sample backing 5 pieces cut into 12x12 squares.
    • Gold leather swatch 1 x 1 in./2.54cm
    • Cream cotton velvet 6 x 6 in./15.2cm (I would prefer blue or red.)
    • Silk dupioni 6 x 6 in./15.2cm
    • Yellow wool felt 6 x 8 in./15.2 x 20.3cm
    • 20 yds./18.3m yellow soft string padding
    • White bristol board swatch, 3 x 3 in./7.6cm
    • 6 size 18 chenille needles
    • 16 size 9 crewel needles
    • 16 size 12 crewel needles
    • 16 size 12 sharps needles
    • 3 spools Gutermann sew-all thread (gold, silver, copper)
    • 2 spools size 5 non-tarnish passing thread in dark gold, 15.3 yd/14m
    • 5 yds./4.6m non-tarnish passing thread in silver
    • 20 yds./18.3m gilt passing thread, size 6
    • 10 yds./9.1m silver passing thread, size 6
    • 5 yds./4.6m copper passing thread, size 6
    • 5 yds./4.6m Japanese gold thread, size 8
    • 1 yd./0.9m gilt 1 1/2 twist
    • 1 yd./0.9m silver 1 1/2 twist
    • 5 yds./4.6m gilt Elizabethan twist
    • 1 yd./0.9m fine gilt Rococo
    • 1 yd./0.9m medium gilt Rococo
    • 1 yd./0.9m large gilt Rococo
    • 1/2 yd./0.5m gilt pearl purl size 1
    • 1/2 yd./0.5m silver pearl purl size 1
    • 1/2 yd./0.5m copper pearl purl size 1
    • 1 yd./0.9m gilt bright check size 6
    •  6 in./15.2cm silver bright check size 6
    •  6 in./15.2cm copper bright check size 6
    • 1/2 yd./0.5m gilt dull check size 6
    •  1/2 yd./0.5m gilt smooth purl size 6
    • 1/2 yd./0.5m silver smooth purl size 6
    • 1/2 yd./0.5m gilt rough purl size 6
    • 50 gilt spangles in assorted sizes
    • 50 silver spangles in assorted sizes
    • 1/2 yd./0.5m gilt broad plate size 6
    • 9 in./22.9cm gilt miliary, size 9
    • 9 in./22.9cm silver miliary, size 9
    • 9 in./22.9cm gilt lizerine/lizardine, size 1
    • 9 in./22.9cm silver lizarine, size 1
    • 0.4 oz./11.3g filtered beeswax
    • Small ruler with metric measurements or small measuring triangles