Silk Techniques for Beginners

Kate Barlow
Beginner

New to silk embroidery? Or would you like to expand your silk technique repertoire without the restriction of having to finish a design? This class is for you! Kate will guide students through silk shading techniques as well as give tips on how to handle the threads and ensure a beautiful finish.

15th & 22nd February 2025

1 day

Silk Embroidery

1 561 kr
Silk Techniques for Beginners
About the Class

Silk Techniques for Beginners

In this new class led by Kate Barlow, those who wish to dive into the world of silk embroidery but are not sure where to start, will have the chance to sample a range of beautiful DeVere Silk threads and play without fear as Kate helps you to navigate stitching with silk threads.

Kate will teach fundamental silkwork techniques in a range of simple and more complex shapes. You will use up to 7 colours on your sample piece, but you will be provided with 14 colours in your kit, so that you can continue playing and testing colour combinations to your hearts content!

Meet Your Tutor

Kate Barlow

Professional Embroidery tutor and Fellow of the RSN

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Kate Barlow is a renowned embroidery artist celebrated for her expertise in a broad range of needlework techniques. With a deep passion for preserving and teaching traditional embroidery, Kate has dedicated her career to mastering the intricate art of hand embroidery.
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Kit Includes

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.

  • Calico Backing Fabric
  • 100% Dupion Silk
  • Needles
  • 14 DeVere Threads
  • Workshop notes

Class Details

Class Dates: Option 1

15 February 2025

This class will take place on 15 February at the following times:

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

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Class Dates: Option 2

22 February 2025

This class will take place on 22 February at the following times:

9-11am UK time (GMT)
2-hour Break
1-3pm UK time (GMT)

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Techniques

Silk shading in different shapes and directions

Design Dimensions

Design dimensions: 6 x 8 cm (2 ½ x 3 in.)
Fabric dimensions: 30 x 30 cm (11 ¾ x 11 ¾ in.)

What else will I need?

8 inch embroidery hoop with paddle or table clamp base
Embroidery scissors
Laying tool

If you don't already have a frame and scissors, these items are available to purchase from our Tools & Accessories page.

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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.

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Starts: Feb 15, 2025