Silkwork for beginners Technique - Online Festival Class
Kate Barlow
New to silk embroidery? Or would you like to expand your silk technique repertoire without the restriction of having to finish a design? This class is for you! Kate will guide students through silk shading techniques as well as give tips on how to handle the threads and ensure a beautiful finish.
Technique: Silkwork
Kit Includes
Time invested in needlework should be honoured with the best quality materials. All the materials in this kit have been selected for their quality and historic integrity and with longevity in mind, so that your finished piece will become a treasured heirloom for many generations to come.
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Calico Backing Fabric
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100% Dupion Silk
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Needles
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14 DeVere Threads
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Workshop notes
Meet Your Tutor
Kate Barlow
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Class Details
Class Date:
17 February 2026 at 4pm
Class Date:
17 February 2026 at 4pmThis Introduction to Silkwork class will take place on:
17th February 2026 at 4pm-10pm UK time (with a 2 hour break at 6pm)
What Happens Next?
Receiving Your Kit
What Happens Next?
Receiving Your KitOn booking your class, you’ll receive a confirmation email. This will also give you access to your Crewel Work Company Dashboard, where you’ll see that you’re enrolled in the class.
In January, your embroidery kit will be dispatched to you. This will include all the materials you need to take part in the class (excluding tools) – threads, fabric, needles, charts, and full instructions.
During January, you’ll also gain access to your course space on our community platform (Circle), where your tutor will begin preparing you for the class. This is where you can ask questions, connect with fellow students, and get ready for your stitching day.
Please review the equipment list below and allow enough time to order and receive any items you don’t already have, such as a frame or scissors.
After the class, the recordings will be uploaded to your Dashboard on our website so you can revisit the lessons whenever you wish.
Design Dimensions
Design Dimensions
Design dimensions: 6 x 8 cm (2 ½ x 3 in.)
Fabric dimensions: 30 x 30 cm (11 ¾ x 11 ¾ in.)
What else will I need?
Frames & Other Equipment
What else will I need?
Frames & Other EquipmentTo take part in this class, you will need:
8 inch embroidery hoop with paddle or table clamp base
Embroidery scissors
Laying tool
If you don't already have a frame and scissors, these items are available to purchase from our Tools & Accessories page.
How do I join the class?
Accessing Zoom
How do I join the class?
Accessing ZoomThis class will take place online. You will be sent the Zoom link in good time for the session by email. The link will also be accessible through our community platform.
In order to make the most of your experience, we recommend to:
- Use a desktop computer of laptop to connect to the Zoom session (we don’t recommend joining with a smart phone as you will struggle to see the stitch demonstrations on the small screen. Zoom controls can also be challenging to manage on a tablet so we recommend a larger device if you have one)
- Have the Zoom software ready downloaded on your device
- Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit with a stable place to rest your device.
Are the classes recorded?
Lifetime Access
Are the classes recorded?
Lifetime AccessAll the Zoom workshops will be recorded and offered to those booked on to the specific class as a backup for anything they have missed or would like to go over. These recordings will be accessible indefinitely.
To access your recordings, you will need to log in to your dashboard. If you do not yet have a log in or you are having trouble accessing your account, please contact us on admin@crewelwork.com.
