Learning how to make Stumpwork

There are several ways to learn this fascinating form of embroidery. You can learn from reading books, working a kit, attending a class or learning at home on a Distance Learning Course.

Distance Learning Courses

For those students who want to learn how to make stumpwork but cannot get to any of Kay’s classes why not enrol for a distance learning course.

We have put together two course schemes, one for the beginner and a Masterclass for the more experienced. Both schemes are based on the distance learning system that enables the student to study at their own pace but there is no recognised certificate at the end of the course. Neither of the courses are accredited, but a certificate of achievement will be given to students who have reached the required standard upon completion.

The Beginners Distance Learning course will be a two year course. All instruction manuals, drawings and patterns will be supplied. There will be 6 modules and 5 projects to complete and towards the end of the course students will be asked to design and complete two embroideries from a design brief.

The Masterclass Distance Learning Course is for students who have either taken the above course, a Level 2 (7802 or 7822) City & Guilds Stumpwork course or can prove that they have who have a good working knowledge of stumpwork techniques. It is not for beginners to stumpwork as no patterns will be given, just a outline for each module and a brief for the projects.

This course will last for 3 years and students will be asked to build a portfolio of samples and notes as the course progresses. There will be 6 modules to complete and 3 projects from a design brief.

For further information and costs please contact us.
 


Classes for 2009/10

Where no theme is given students can work on their own projects with tuition and guidance from Kay

Most classes where I teach are run by private groups, however, the following are open to everybody.

Charing Heath, Kent

Contact: kaydennis47@aol.com

Knuston Hall, Northamptonshire

Contact: Eamonn Flanagan   Tel: 01933 312194
E-Mail: enquiries@knustonhall.org.uk
http://www.knustonhall.org.uk

Missenden Abbey, Buckinghamshire

Contact: Missenden Abbey,   Tel: 0845 045 40 40
E-Mail: conedchil@buckscc.gov.uk
http://www.arca.uk.net/missendenabbey/index.html

Embroiderers Guild, Hampton Court

Contact: Dorothy Tucker   Tel: 020 8943 1229
E-Mail:  dtucker@embroiderersguild.com
http://www.embroiderersguild.org.uk

City & Guilds Stumpwork Courses

The Embroiderers' Guild is also running the 7822 Stumpwork City & Guilds as a Distance Learning course.

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Contact:   Bobbie Long  Tel: 01296 624179

Croxley Green, Hertfordshire

Contact:  Kay 

Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

Contact: Audrey Hogarth Tel: 01753 884217

Marsh Baldon, Oxfordshire

Contact Kay

Bristol

Contact Kay

The Friends Meeting Hall, Letchworth, Hertfordshire

Contact: Tel: