Course Descriptions: each course is 3 credits. It may be taken as two 3 credit courses or one 6 credit studio
ADN372: Traditional Embroidery taught by Royal School of Needlework tutors at Hampton Court Palace
Students will be doing two modules (2.5 weeks each). The modules will be Crewelwork and Goldwork. They will develop samples experimenting with the technique and a final motif. Each module is divided into 4 tutor days + 1 work day (with me there for help!). The costs of each kit and scroll frame is built into the program cost.
Examples of Goldwork Embroidery
ADN492: History of Stitch in the British Isles taught by Prof. Katherine Diuguid
This course will introduce students to the history and development of stitching on the British Isles from the 9th Century AD to today. It will blend cultural, historic and socio-economic factors affecting the development and importance of stitching with the design and technical characteristics of the techniques. This course will be taught through a series of visits to museums, exhibitions and collections to see actual pieces from the time periods being studied.