Gawthorpe Star Ornament

Name: Gawthorpe Star Ornament
Brand: The Crewel Work Company
Price: 166.95 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

Natalie Dupuis

Beginner

This fun class was created especially for beginners to metal thread embroidery. Inspired by an interesting early-20th Century sampler of stars, this design has been cleverly re-imagined by Natalie as a festive decoration. Your finished embroidery will be a double sided ornament, stitched on a deep red silk and enhanced by a hand-made tassel with 24-karat beads.

9th February 2025

1 Day

Silk & Metal Thread Embroidery

€166,95

About the Design

Gawthorpe Star Ornament

This design is inspired by a sampler of goldwork stars held in the archives of the Gawthorpe Textile Collection, item no.1157. The artifact is part of the Purchas Bequest, a collection of items donated to Gawthorpe by XX Purchas, and is thought to have been stitched in the early 20th Century.

The original star sampler is simply made on heavy calico and was perhaps an exercise in size for use on a larger ecclesiastical piece. During this fun 1-day class, Natalie will take you through each stage of the preparation, stitching, and finishing process.

Meet Your Tutor

Natalie Dupuis

Embroidery Tutor and Professional Educator

Canada 🇨🇦

Holding a Masters in Education, Natalie Dupuis turned her experience in education to hand embroidery after having children, transforming passion for needlework into a thriving career, with a particular focus on the traditional art of or nué.

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Time invested in needlework should be honored with the best quality materials. All the materials in this kit have been selected for their quality and historic integrity and with longevity in mind, so that your finished piece will become a treasured heirloom for many generations to come.

100% Dupion Silk
Gold Thread
Soie de Paris Silk Threads
Superior Threads kimono couching silk
Gilt Spangles
Red Felt
Needles
24 karat gold delica beads
Sewing Thread
Stitch Instructions

Class Dates

9 February 2025

This class will take place on 9 February at the following times:

4-6pm UK time (GMT)
2-hour Break
8-10pm UK time (GMT)

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Techniques

Metal Thread techniques
Applying Spangles
Finishing

Kit Dimensions

Radius size: 5 cm (2 in.)

What else will I need?

You will also need:

4 or 6 inch hoop
Awl or stiletto with a very sharp point
Pins for mounting
Embroidery scissors and paper scissors
Paperclip

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When will my kit be delivered?

Packages will be sent by express delivery in January 2025, in time for the start of your class. If you live outside of the UK, your package will be prioritised. Shipping is not included and will be applied at checkout.

We cannot accept cancellations after the 15th November 2024.

What do I need to join the event?

All classes, lectures and evening events will take place online. In order to make the most of your experience, the following equipment and set up will be needed to join a class:

- A quiet, comfortable place to sit with a stable place to rest your device
-A desktop/laptop computer or a tablet connected to the internet (we don’t recommend joining with a smart phone as you will struggle to see the stitch demonstrations on the small screen)
-Zoom software ready downloaded on your device.

Are the classes recorded?

All the Zoom workshops will be recorded and offered to those booked on to the specific class as a back up for anything they have missed or would like to go over. These recordings will be accessible indefinitely.