An Appreciation
and Study of
Elizabethan
Sweet Bags
"I hear - I forget,
I see - I remember,
I do - I understand"
Three Tutors, One Design.....
We invite you to join us in Appleby to create your own Sweet
Bag with three leading tutors, and to discover the delights of
metal thread embroidery, needlepoint, needlelace, raised work,
silk embroidery, braiding and tassel making using the traditional
techniques from Lady Anne's fascinating era.
All materials and instruction will be provided for students to
make their Sweet Bag. The different techniques combine to
create a stunning heirloom piece, worked in rich colours of silk
with metallic threads. Authentic working practices will be taught
with alternative easier solutions offered to produce similar
effects. Practical work will be supplemented with background
information and historical detail. (All the petit point on the Sweet Bag will be worked in advance at home, leaving students free to focus on the variety of techniques that will be taught during the week itself.)
The times of the workshops are strategically placed to enable
students to participate in the special excursions and events. Free
time is an opportunity to continue stitching, stroll around the
shops, visit tea rooms, or enjoy local attractions.
Morning tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided during
workshop sessions.
Dates:
Saturday 5th May 2007
to
Friday 11th May 2007
produced in the early 17th century. These tiny delightful bags were often given
as gifts and were used to contain items such as money, trinkets and perfumes.
Reproduced courtesy of Glasgow City Council (Musuems).
Timetable:
Optional Coach Tour
An optional easy tour to show off the beautiful Lake District, stopping to admire the beautiful scenery and visiting William Wordsworth`s home, Dove Cottage.
Reception at 12th century Moot Hall
Meet the tutors and fellow students over drinks and nibbles. You will receive your welcome pack and be given an Elizabethan welcome by the Mayor of Appleby.
Guided Town Walk
An hour long guided walk in the company of our local historian, guide Lady Mayoress Alice Palmer, enjoying the picturesque scenery and delightful architecture.
Alice will provide insider knowledge revealing the hidden history and the links to George Washinton in this charming small town. The walk will be repeated three
times during the week to accommodate the small numbers preferred for an intimate tour.
Sunday Evening Lecture
An overview of sweet bags, and an introduction to collections in stately homes and museums, and of textiles to be seen during the week. The lecture with our unique collection of slides will be given by Jacqui Carey and Phillipa Turnbull.
Monday Drinks Party
Phillipa welcomes you to her beautiful Victorian home, Pembroke House, for drinks and a chance to socialise with the tutors and fellow students.
Levens Hall
A private reception with the owner, Susie Bagot, then a private guided tour of the textile treasures within her famous Elizabethan home. Jacqueline Hyman, textile
conservator, will give an informative lecture entitled "100 years of Samplers 1580-1680". Students will also have the opportunity to explore the house and gardens at leisure and to receive advice from Jacquelineabout conserving their own needlework.
Tuesday Evening Lecture
Find out more about Jane Lemon's internationally renowned work. This enjoyable lecture and slide show is entitled "Ecclesiastical Embroidery - The Work of the
Sarum Group".
Tutors Exhibition
A chance to admire a display of the tutors own work, as well as historic items from their private collections. There will also provide an opportunity to have a small
shopping spree.
Elizabethan Banquet
On final evening you will enjoy an evening straight out of a history book. In the oak-pannelled Old Kitchen of Dalemain House, the home of Robert and Jane Hasell McGosh, there will be an Elizabethan banquet attended by a surprise guest from the past.
Phillipa Turnbull.
Phillipa is a needlework designer, lecturer, tutor and author
specialising in historic British crewel work and needlepoint.
Her traditionally designed kits are popular in shops in the
UK, America, Canada and Australia.
She teaches and lectures in Castles, Country Houses
and at Embroiderers' Guild Conventions in Great Britain,
in shops and at major Shows across America, and in
July 2005 was the International Tutor at the Koala
Needlework Convention in Australia.
Commissions have included work for the Queen Mother's
family home at Glamis Castle, Scotland, and for the Royal
Hospital, Chelsea, in London.
She was instrumental, in conjunction with cotutor Jacqui Carey,
in organising and running a similar and very successful week
in Appleby in July 2004.
Jacqui Carey.
Jacqui is a renowned braidmaker. Her interest in braiding started
after a BA(Hons) degree in woven textiles (at West Surrey College
of Art & Design), which she completed in 1985. She has since
specialised in the subject, and has written many books relating to
her chosen field. Her commissioned work is wide ranging and has
included work for the Royal Warrant Office and the Arch Bishop
of Canterbury. She has exhibited and demonstrated in many
venues including 'Art in Action', Victoria & Albert Museum and
the Royal Armouries. Jacqui was recently awarded the Queen
Elizabethan Scholarship for her work researching and reproducing
English braiding. Jacqui has been teaching and lecturing
throughout the world since 1987. Her willingness to share her
expertise has also seen her curate three major exhibitions based on
her research work.
*Jane Lemon, MBE.,
Jane Lemon is one of Britain’s most celebrated embroiderers, who for many years has commanded the respect of all those who have been fortunate
enough to hear her speak, been her students, or who have been able to see her work.
After some years as a costume designer for BBC Television, Jane co-founded, in 1978, the Sarum Group, particularly known for the design and working
of ecclesiastical embroidery. Her work is now much admired by visitors to Sherborne Abbey amongst many other churches.
She is an honorary member of the Embroiderers’ Guild of Great Britain, having previously served on the Executive Committee for a number of years.
The Royal School of Needlework has made up a number of Jane's designs at Hampton Court Palace.
In 2004 Her Majesty the Queen accorded Jane the rare accolade, at an investiture held at Buckingham Palace, of being appointed Member of the Order
of the British Empire for her services to needlework.
The Lady Anne Week is delighted indeed to have secured her services as a Tutor.
Invited speaker:
Jacqueline Hyman
Jacqueline enjoys an international reputation for her conservation of textiles. Recent commissions have included: garments
belonging to Charlotte Bronte and William Wordsworth, ceremonial Coronation Robes, tapestries from Sotheby’s clients, and
a regimental banner from the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Jacqueline lectures enthusiastically on all aspects of textile
conservation and her current specialist area is early English samplers.
Your fee of £795 covers:
• All the tuition as shown in the timetable
• All materials required to complete your sweet bag including specially handwoven linen canvas, hand painted with the design.
• Loan of seat frame.
• Visits to Stately Homes, free entry to all excursions, coach travel and events asmentioned
• Meals and refreshments as detailed in the timetable
• Talks and town guides as time table
Bookings will be taken from the end of June 2006
£200 non returnable deposit on booking, £200 by 15th November 2006, and £395 by 1st February 2007.
On final payment, students will receive the linen canvas, silks and full instructions so that they can tent stitch the areas shown and become familiar with the materials before the event.
Please e-mail phillipaturnbull@crewelwork.com for details.
The organisers reserve the right to make alterations/substitutions to the itinerary in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Please inform of any health issues or food allergies etc.
All students should consider taking out their own travel and health insurance.