Gold Embroidery (Level 1)

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements are needed for this level

Duration

30-week course with 3 contact hours per week.

Learning outcomes

Expected learning outcomes for this course include:
• Identify and describe the essential tools used in gold embroidery, including embroidery frame, various types of needles, scissors, threads (especially gold metallic threads), fabric, and design templates.
• Differentiate between types of embroidery needles (e.g., crewel, lapwing, long-eyed, darning needles) and explain their specific uses in goldwork.
• Describe the types, characteristics, and applications of various threads used in gold embroidery, including cotton threads, yellow  couching thread, and a range of metallic gold threads.
• Select appropriate fabrics for both lining and embroidery – such as satin, velvet, wool, and linen – based on their texture, weight, and suitability for goldwork techniques.
• Transfer a design accurately onto fabric using appropriate methods and materials.
• Select suitable stitches and threads to match the design’s visual and structural needs.
• Construct and prepare a straight-sided wooden embroidery frame, attach lining materials correctly, and stretch fabric to ensure stability and neat stitching.
• Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of embroidery stitches, such as couching, vine, fishbone, satin, straight, long and short, diagonal, and hexagon stitches.
• Apply different embroidery stitches and gold threads to create an original piece that expresses a personal or thematic concept.

Delivery method

Face to face lessons and hands on practice

Certification/Award

A letter of attendance will be issued to learners who attend at least 80% of the course.

Language of instruction

Bilingual