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Sculptural goldwork: Crafting the frames of the National Gallery
Price
£486–540
Enrol Standard: £540 Concessions: £486 Please book a ticket to attend this course which will take place in the Roden Centre for Creative Learning. Concessions are for full-time students, jobseekers, and disabled adults. Enrol
About
A three-part adult embroidery course, delivered with the Royal School of Needlework, inspired by the Gallery's historic frames.
Participants learn traditional goldwork preparation, raised padding, cloth of gold, pearl purl and decorative stitching, with a behind-the-scenes visit to the framing department. Materials are provided; the course is for adults aged 18+ and publishes standard and concession prices.
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