In this three-day workshop with Beth, you’ll create your own floral hand embroidered hardback notebook from start to finish. Using goldwork techniques alongside silk floss embroidery, you’ll stitch a beautiful design onto fabric before learning the techniques of bookbinding to transform it into a hard cover with a plain notebook inside. You’ll leave with a unique handcrafted notebook and the skills to continue exploring both embroidery and bookbinding.
Beth Cole is a hand embroidery artist specialising in contemporary goldwork and textile art. Beth graduated from the Royal School of Needlework in 2018, she combines traditional embroidery techniques with modern design, creating intricate embroidered books that celebrate craftsmanship and the beauty of handmade objects. Alongside her own practice, Beth has worked across fashion, interiors and film, and loves sharing her passion for embroidery through teaching.
Things for students to bring –
Sharps needle (size 8-12)
Larger chenille needle for plunging goldwork passing threads
Scissors (plus a pair to cut goldwork)
Mellor, if you like to use one
Tweezers
Book binding equipment will be provided – but cannot be taken away by students.
Address:
Corinium Museum
Park Street
Cirencester GL7 2 BX
The nearest train station is Kemble Railway Station (3 miles). Taxis and buses serve the station. See http://www.nationalrail.co.uk or contact National Rail Enquiry Line on 08457 484 950.
Follow the brown signs for Corinium Museum to the Old Station Car Park (GL7 1US), which is about a 2 minute walk from the Museum. Once parked please follow the pedestrian signs.
On the weekends free parking is available at St James Place Headquarters on Old Tetbury Road (GL7 1FP), which is a three minute walk from the Museum.
Further parking is available from the Brewery Car Park (GL7 1HN) and Forum Car Park (GL7 1LJ), which are about a 5-10 minute walk from the Museum.
Please note: The car park pay and display machines are cash-less, payment can be made by card or via the PaybyPhone App.
For more information about what to do and see in Cirencester visit this page. A selection of places to stay can be found here.
We look forward to welcoming you! If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to ask.
