Description

In this self-paced online embroidery course, you will learn medieval goldwork embroidery’s three most common couching techniques (with and without padding). You will use three types of gold thread (real gold passing thread, real gold Japanese thread and real gold twist): linen sewing thread, Chinese flat silk and freshwater pearls. All materials come close to what was used in the Middle Ages. This online embroidery course is suitable for anyone who would like to embroider. Goldwork embroidery experience is not necessary. You only need to be able to thread a fine #12 needle (with magnification). Like the medieval originals, the work is fine and the finished pattern measures approx. 8.8 x 8.8 cm.

The online embroidery course materials include a downloadable PDF with background information and instructions on accessing the five videos (setting up a slate frame, traditional pattern transfer and three stitching videos; 115 min. total). The full embroidery kit includes: c. 55×45 cm Sotema 30L candido 46ct Linen, Stech 120/130 Seide/Echt Gold (comparable to 2% passing thread #5), real gold Japanese thread #8, Cordonett #6 Seide/Echt Gold (comparable to 2% Twist #1,5), freshwater pearls, Chinese flat silk red & yellow, cotton string, linen string, linen sewing thread, needles and beeswax.

You will also need an iron and ironing board, slate frame and materials for framing up, a baby brush, scissors, and pins. Use a device with a larger screen to view the videos. Mobile phones are not recommended! After purchase, you will have access to the instruction videos for at least a year. In addition, you will receive a download link for the PDF instructions via email.

A traditional pattern transfer kit is also available for those who like to transfer the pattern onto their fabric in a medieval way.

Great effort has been made to source the materials for this kit from small, family-owned businesses. Whenever possible, I will opt for ecological and fair trade products. The shipping box was made in India from recycled materials.

Shipping costs are added upon checkout. Due to the immediate access to this course’s downloadable content, refunds cannot be honoured. You will have access to the instruction videos for at least a year after the date of purchase.

Note: As a small business owner within the meaning of Section 19 Paragraph 1 of the VAT Act, VAT is not charged.

Manufacturer: Acupictrix – Dr Jessica Grimm, Mandlweg 3, 82488 Ettal, Germany. Email: jessica(at)acupictrix.com.