An Introduction to Goldwork Embroidery

Goldwork is the historic embroidery technique where a skilled artisan embroiderer uses metal materials to create surface decorations. The technique is particularly prized for the way these decorations can reflect and engage the ambient light.

Goldwork embroidery is one of the oldest English embroidery techniques with records dating from before the 10th century.

This workshop session is designed as an introduction to using gold threads. You will design your own leaf or flower, transfer to fabric, and create a beautiful goldwork embroidery motif. These techniques can be used in such versatiles ways within embroidery and fibre arts.