Metal Thread Embroidery Workshop

Metal Thread Embroidery - one day workshop with embroidery artist Becky Hogg.

During this one day workshop learn how to make a scrumptious hand embroidered Ginger bread house decoration (that almost looks good enough to eat!).

The house is embroidered in 3 Metalwork techniques using traditional Goldwork embroidery seen on royal robes and regalia.

This is the perfect project if you are new to this technique as it's manageable and compact. However, don't worry if you don't complete it in the lesson as you will be equipped with all the materials and an instruction booklet to complete at home.

This is the perfect next course to develop your embroidery skills if you have attended our Beginners Embroidery Class

What you'll learn
The Ginger bread house is stitched with silver plated and copper metal threads, and embellished with Japanese glass beads.

You'll learn stitches including:
- Brick couching
- Cutwork
- and working with Pearl Purl

All traditional skills in this beautiful style of embroidery. The house is then cut out, backed and made into a a little hanging to adorn your tree.

What you'll get
A boxed kit with all the threads, backing fabric, needles, small hoop and an illustrated instruction booklet.

What you'll need to bring
Embroidery scissors, if you have a favourite pair, but  we'll also have spares in the studio.

This is a 5 hour workshop from 10am - 4pm with a hour lunch break in the middle. We'll have tea and coffee and biscuits available all day for free. For lunch there are plenty of places around Old Town - a couple of lovely pubs or there’s Waitrose and 2 beautiful parks for a picnic. If the weather's not great, you're welcome to bring food to the studio. 

Your tutor - Becky Hogg
Becky is an accomplished embroidery artist and experienced tutor with over 20 years as a professional hand embroiderer.  As a Royal College of Needle Work tutor and  professional embroidery artist her notable projects have included, embroidery for the Royal Opera House, lace appliqué for HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales' wedding dress, projects for Gilbert and George and Alexander McQueen as well as kits for the V & A Museum.

She now works freelance from her studio in Hastings creating embroidery kits which bring together her love of nature and metal thread embroidery. Becky also teaches online and in person classes. You can find out more about her on our meet the tutor blog post here.

Oops, can't make it? No worries!
Full refund with 14+ days notice.
Last-minute change? - If the class is full we'll try to resell your spot, if we can then we will refund you/reschedule you.
Read our Workshop FAQ's here.