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In this course you will work with wooden tassel moulds and fine yarns in a glorious colour range, techniques will include how to cover the tassel mould vertically with yarn, make twisted bullion or plain cut skirts, and decorate the skirts with beads and/or feathers. Techniques for making twisting cord using a special four-hook cordwinding tool will also be explored.
The course is suitable for all abilities from starters up to those who have taken a related course and have exisiting skills. All techniques will be demonstrated and carefully explained. All that is required is an ability to work with fine yarns and on a small scale.
Expect to complete one tassel during the course.
Timetable for one day courses
Students should arrive by 9am for registration.
Classes are from 9.15 - 5pm
Lunch is included.
Anna Crutchley trained in woven textiles and is a designer-maker of bespoke furnishing trimmings which she produces for furniture restorers, upholsterers, heritage organisations, interior decorators and private clients. She is teacher with 30 years experience and her inspirational books on passementerie have become key texts.
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