Lady with a Lute Online Course
Silk Embroidery with Kate Barlow
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A 10 month journey under the expert guidance of RSN tutor Kate Barlow. Join a small group of embroiderers and recreate this beautiful 17th Century artefact from start to finish!
The Design
Lady with a Lute
This 17th century embroidered panel, which was recently acquired for our collection will be the subject of this exciting new course with Kate Barlow.
During the 10 month course beginning in September 2024, students will recreate their own embroidered panel, replicating the exquisite stitches featured in the original.
The Stitches
Historic Techniques
This panel features an impressive array of techniques elegantly stitched together to create a painted effect.
The stitches & techniques include: Long & Short Silk Shading, Encroaching Satin Stitch, Over-twisted Moss Stitch, Silk Wrapped Purl over Padding, Cut Silk Pile Stitch, Split Stitch, Couched Silk Thread, Couching Silk Gimp, Back Stitch & Cord making
What's included
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◆ Live tuition with Kate Barlow
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◆ All threads, beads & needles required to complete the design
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◆ Stitch & colour charts
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◆ Pre-printed silk fabric, backing fabric & practice piece
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◆ Ongoing support throughout via our private community space
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◆ Two special lectures during the course with expert speakers
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◆ Lifetime access to class recordings
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◆ Post-course follow up session
The Tutor
Kate Barlow
This special course will be led by an equally special tutor. As an RSN graduate, with over 20 years industry experience, Kate's professionalism, attention to detail, skill as an educator, and knowledge and artistry as an embroiderer, make her the perfect choice to lead this course.
Watch our interview with Kate
Special Session
Ninya Mikaela
Co-author of several books including The Tudor Tailor, renowned Historic Costumier, Ninya Mikhaila, will priovide the first of our specialist lectures, guiding us through women's costume in the 17th century.
Ninya is a maker of high quality reconstructions and replicas of historic dress. Her clients include Historic Royal Palaces, The Royal Armouries, The National Trust, English Heritage, The National Archives, and The BBC and Gainsborough's House.
Special Session
Sarah Salloum
Professional Lute player and Lute Society Member Sarah Salloum will provide our second specialist lecture.
Sara will speak on her Phd subject "Women Musicians and Lute Pedagogy in Early Modern England". We will also be treated to musical interludes as Sara plays the Lute play for us during the session.
You can enjoy a preview of Sara's playing here!
The Community
A Shared Experience
Each group will have plenty of opportunities to get to know each other, share their work, celebrate each other's successes, and above all, have fun!
We hope that those who choose to enrol in this course will truly love the experience; that it will not only transform your stitching, but be a fulfilling experience in every way as you work towards creating your very own heirloom.
Price: £2,190
Price includes all materials, tuition, lectures, support between classes, and community space. Booking is for our September 2024 cohort.
Prior embroidery experience is required.
Some experience with silk floss is beneficial but not a requirement.
Max class size: 20 students
Group 1
10am- 3pm UK time (1 hour break at 12pm)
Suitable for European timezones
Group 2
3-8pm UK time (1 hour break at 5pm)
Suitable for American timezones
Students will need an 18 or 24 inch Slate Frame to take part in this course
