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Machine Embroidery

City & Guilds offers a series of 3 courses taking the student from a beginner to a professional maker. Rosie will be delivering these courses starting with an introduction to the basics of machine embroidered stitches and techniques.

The learner can then progress through the various levels, developing their skills in both machine embroidery and design.
All courses are a mixture of portfolio building through samples and a number of projects. They are each made up of 10 assignments.

Attended courses are held in Carnforth, Lancashire, start date for these courses is September 2011.

City & Guilds 7111
An Introduction to Embroidery Level 1 -
Creative Techniques

This is a one-year course leading to a Certificate in Textiles, specialising in Embroidery or Machine Embroidery.
Four Modules are studied:
Design: Introducing the elements of design: colour, shape, line, form and texture.
Samples for Design: Using the design elements in embroidery, using stitch and fabric
Embroidery/Machine embroidery: Using stitch to create lines, patterns and surface textures.
Textiles Decoration: Using a variety of colouring medium to create backgrounds.

The fees for the year are £700 + £75 registration and administration fees. This course starts September 2011 for attending students.

For a PDF leaflet with the above details, please click here.

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Machine Embroidery

• 210 Guided Learning Hours per year
• 1 weekend a month for 11 months for 2 years
• Students will be expected to commit to the equivalent of 1 day per week of home study.

This course is designed to explore at some depth the skills and techniques of machine embroidery and will allow for the development of both traditional and innovative processes.
The design module is a third of the course, studying colour, shape, line texture and form through art media. Students are taught the theory and then develop projects based on themes of their own choice.

A variety of processes will be studied alongside the design work with students working through to make complex final pieces. Students are encouraged to look at the work of artists and makers throughout the course to support their work.
As well as a folder of samples students work on individual projects under the themes of:

• A Wall Hanging
• Accessory
• 3D item
• Computer-Generated design
• 3 Experimental Samples.

Important Information:
When enrolling on a course you will need to complete, sign and return the
Application Form, Terms and Conditions and Permission for Photography, thank you.

Before applying and paying for a course, please consult with the tutor about suitability and availability.
Your contact is Rosie Jackson, click to e-mail.
Errors and Omissions Excepted.

Should you have further queries, please call: 015242 62711.