Sat 15 Aug
10am – 5pm

Join acclaimed embroiderer Chloe Patience for a full day of intricate stitching in this immersive Wire Edged Stumpwork Embroidery. In line with our aim to support the continuation of heritage craft skills, this workshop explores the traditional craft of wire-edged stumpwork embroidery, an age-old technique that creates three-dimensional embroidered forms. Stumpwork has its roots in historic embroidery practices and is used to build raised, sculptural elements that add depth, structure and movement to textile work. The class focuses on building confidence with a slow, detailed method of stitching that combines structure and fine handwork. Wire-edged stumpwork is especially effective for florals, leaves and insects, where raised forms help bring natural subjects to life. The wire allows elements to be shaped and lifted from the fabric, creating a flexible, dimensional effect.

Techniques covered include working with wire and closed buttonhole stitch, satin stitch, long and short stitch, French knots, and the processes of plunging and assembly. These elements come together to build structured 3D embroidered forms.

By the end of the workshop you will understand the method well enough to continue developing and completing your own design at home. As stumpwork is a slow stitch process, you should expect to complete a few petals or leaves, with faster stitchers likely completing a small flower.

Your Tutor

Chloe Patience is an accomplished textile designer who founded bebaroque, an acclaimed hosiery and body wear label worn by Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Kelis, and Christina Aguilera. Aspiring to push the boundaries of functional fashion and textiles, Chloe works on a freelance basis for fashion and interiors markets.

“The workshop was a valuable me time. A blend of being able to chat to new people, learn new skills, feast my senses on the vibrant materials. It was delivered in a comfortable light and airy space. I was made to feel very welcome and would love to do another course.”

• All tools are provided for use at the Wire Edged Stumpwork Embroidery course, and materials are included in the course cost
• Tea and coffee are provided but participants should bring their own lunch and utensils
• All of our classes are suitable for over 16s, younger crafters may be accommodated if accompanied by a participating adult but please contact us before booking
• If the workshop you were looking at is fully booked drop us an email and we’ll add you to the waiting list. We will add extra dates to our most popular workshops too, join the mailing list to be the first to know
• All of our workshops are held in our accessible studio at Craft Central, High Street, Dunblane, FK15 0EE
• If you need to cancel or reschedule your workshop we need at least three weeks notice and an administration fee will apply. Please read our cancellation policy before booking

Book at: www.scottishcraftschool.com