ORNAMENTAL EMBROIDERY

Founded in 2010 by Dr Lynn Hulse and Nicola Jarvis, Ornamental Embroidery specialises in the teaching and designing of historic needlework, and runs workshops in museums, art galleries and historic houses across the UK. Students are introduced to the history of embroidered textiles through lectures and the study of original examples, and are trained in a variety of stitch techniques, including canvas, crewel, gold work, silk shading, blackwork, whitework, raised work and appliqué. All of the projects undertaken are informed by detailed object-based research. Our aim is to help students actively engage with history by re-creating past practice, using appropriate materials and stitch techniques in order to appreciate the society, economy and culture of earlier periods.