This is the most in-depth Goldwork course available, where you'll be guided through 10 of the most fundamental Goldwork techniques. You’ll create strong foundational skills and master the basics — with clear, supportive, step-by-step teaching.
Padding: Covering two integral padding techniques, felt and soft string padding, you'll learn how to ensure they are smooth, firm and even.
Couching: One of the most commonly used Goldwork techniques, you'll learn basic couching, couching in tapered shapes, couching over felt, in circles and how to plunge and tie back the couched ends.
Cutwork & Pearl Purl: Master more delicate techniques with helpful hints and tips.
Whether you’re learning goldwork for the first time or want to refine and perfect your technique, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence to create beautiful, polished embroidery that shines.
Goldwork is dazzling and intricate — but it doesn’t have to be intimidating.
This course takes what can seem like an exclusive, expert-only skill and makes it accessible, achievable, and deeply satisfying.
Each lesson is designed to help you achieve professional results quickly, with in-depth demonstrations, close-up video, and practical guidance drawn from 20+ years of teaching and professional stitching.
“ Any Deep Dive course is going to improve your technique no end and so much of it is transferable to other embroidery styles too. I'd recommend them to any keen embroiderer and am really looking forward to doing another in the future.”
Elizabeth Braun
“Sara is an excellent teacher. Not only does she show the history and technical execution of stitches and techniques, but she also shows us how to modify and develop the techniques. She supports, advises, and encourages throughout.”
Andrejka
“I’m so happy that I took the plunge (no pun intended) and signed up for the Deep Dive into Goldwork. Sara is an amazing tutor and has thought of everything to make this an enjoyable and achievable course. I would highly recommend Sara and her fabulous course without hesitation.”
Lesley Maw
“I highly recommend this goldwork course. It is suitable for beginners and also for people with experience as it allows for an in depth examination or revision of the techniques covered. Sara is an excellent tutor and the techniques are clearly explained and demonstrated. Having the videos available after the lessons is a great help. ”
Ann Moran
You sit down at your frame, and instead of hesitating or second-guessing, your hands move with confidence.
Your stitches are neat, precise, and beautiful — every thread catching the light just as you intended.
You’ve gone from feeling unsure and overwhelmed to creating embroidery that looks polished, intricate, and truly radiant.
That transformation is exactly what this course is designed to give you.
This course is suited to students who have a basic knowledge of embroidery but they do not need to have knowledge of Goldwork. Students will be taken through types of threads/wires and techniques in a progressive way, so you will learn as you go.
If you are booked on a Self-Paced class and sign up to be part of the community then you can ask questions and request feedback on your progress. Unfortunately, we are unable to give feedback if you have not.
Self Paced Courses do not have a kit and this affords you a fantastic opportunity to delve into your stash and utilise materials and equipment you already have, or even to support a local business and buy your materials directly from them if there are items you don't already have. A detailed materials list and suggested stockist list will also be provided.
The joy of a self-paced course is that you are able to start anytime and work through the content at your own pace. Watch each video as many times as you like. Content will be released on a drip schedule which means the first five lesson will be available instantly and subsequent lessons will be released weekly. This is to help ensure you don’t rush through each lesson and miss important steps.
Yes you can and the options are listed against each course so you can decide whether to pay in full or use the instalment option.
Yes you can but it requires a strong understanding of the basics covered in Level 1. There is a great deal of information as well as hints and tips covered in Level 1 which will not necessarily be repeated in Levels 2 or 3. Courses are designed to be progressive allowing you to build and develop your skills and confidence level by level.
If you wish to work the whole piece (i.e. all 3 Levels) as one design then it would be better to use an 18" slate frame but if you prefer you can work each level separately in a 10" hoop. Design options are provided for both along with video instructions on how to prepare a slate frame.
All classes/private tuition are non-refundable but we do realise there are exceptional circumstances and in those situations, we would hold the monies paid as a credit against a future class. All credit must be used within 12 months. Well Embroidered reserves the right to cancel at any time should the situation necessitate but all efforts will be made to avoid any cancellations. However if this happens you will be offered the choice of an alternative course or a full refund.
All orders will be charged in £UK Pounds Sterling and will be converted to the local currency by your bank/credit card based on the exchange rate on the day you purchased. If your order is declined please contact your bank or credit card provider as there are are times when international payments are blocked.
