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
- 7th November 2009
- 24th April 2010
- 26th June 2010
- 11th September 2010
- 20th November 2010
Knuston Hall, Northamptonshire
Contact: Eamonn Flanagan Tel: 01933 312194
E-Mail: enquiries@knustonhall.org.uk
http://www.knustonhall.org.uk
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20th - 22nd November Theme - Sweete Bags
- 14th - 16th May 2010 Theme TBA
- 21st - 25th July 2010 EMBROIDERY EXTRAVAGANZA with Hazel Everett & Pat Trott
- 29th - 31st October 2010 Theme TBA
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
- 27th - 29th November Theme - Building, bridges and walls
Course No X09AR02A9
For more information go to - http://advance.buckscc.gov.uk:8081/X09AR02A9.htm - 12th - 14th February 2010 Theme - Figurative Stumpwork A day at the races
Course No X15TX04A9
For more information go to - http://advance.buckscc.gov.uk:8081/X15TX04A9.htm - 11th - 13th June Theme - The Old Oak tree Course No
Course No X27TX09A9
For more information go to - http://advance.buckscc.gov.uk:8081/X27TX09A9.htm
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
- 30th January 2010
- 22nd May 2010
- 23rd October
Croxley Green, Hertfordshire
Contact: Kay
- 6th March 2010
- 2nd October 2010
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
Contact: Audrey Hogarth Tel: 01753 884217
- 3, 4 & 6th August 2010
Marsh Baldon, Oxfordshire
Contact Kay
- 9th June
- 28th October
Bristol
Contact Kay
- 27th/28th February 2010
The Friends Meeting Hall, Letchworth, Hertfordshire
Contact: Tel:
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26th September 2009