This decorative technique is one of the earliest forms of surface embroidery traditionally worked in crewel wool on linen. The technique was popular in the seventeenth century when designs were based on patterns from Indian chintz. Today the traditional designs are popularly known as Jacobean, but crewel work can be used very effectively for contemporary designs.
Introduction to Jacobean - NE
Crewelwork Jacobean Style - E
Develop and work traditional Jacobean designs.
New Ideas - Crewelwork Project – E
Three linked classes to explore designs for and uses of crewel work. Ideal if you are about to start working a sizeable crewel project, but these classes will also appeal to any embroiderer who would like to develop skills in designing and working crewelwork.
One, two or all three classes may be attended but priority will be given to students who wish to attend for all three days.
844 4 August 2008 £57.00 Project Design; 847 11 August 2008 £57.00 Apply design to fabric and choose stitches; 850 18 August 2008 £57.00 Embroidering the project.
Embroidered Book Bindings – E
Embroider a book cover using stitches and other decorative embellishments. Learn simple book binding techniques to create a notebook for your own use or as a personalised gift.
821 1-2 March 2008 £114.00
