Goldwork brooch with Hannah Mansfield

Goldwork beetle brooches workshop with Hannah Mansfield

Workshop description

In this workshop you will learn how to embroider goldwork beetles with specialist

goldwork wires. You will be able to choose from a selection of designs to embroider. The

workshop will start with an explanation of how to apply padding to create raised

embroidery. You will then be shown how to use different goldwork wires to embroider

your beetle, this will include the technique of applying pearl purl wire to create outlines

and the filling techniques, cutwork and chipping, using purl wire. You will be able to

customise your beetle by choosing the colours and techniques you apply to them. Finally

you will learn how to make your finished beetle into a neatly finished brooch.

Materials requirements:

• A selection of goldwork wires in gold and silver or colours. You will require around 1g of

pearl purl (around no.1 thickness) and a selection of either smooth, rough or check purls

in small quantities (around no.8 thickness).

• Yellow, white and dark blue cotton sewing thread

• Sharps and bead needles

• Dark blue wool felt, 20x20cm and 6x6cm

• Yellow and white felt for padding, 10x10cm

• Gold plated brooch pin, 20mm

You will also need the following equipment:

5 inch embroidery hoop

Embroidery scissors

Hoop clamp (seat or table)

Velvet board and goldwork scissors (optional)

Kits including goldwork wires, threads, needles, a brooch pin and fabric will be available at

the workshop.

Additional materials such as goldwork wires in gold, silver and colours and goldwork

scissors will be available for purchase at the workshop.

Please note all sales will be card only.