Deep Dive Into Goldwork Level 3 guides you through over 10 advanced Goldwork techniques and builds on the basics covered in level 1 & 2 — with clear, supportive, step-by-step teaching.
Master advanced Goldwork techniques including underside couching, Italian shading, Or Nué, and creating diaper patterns, with precision and control.
Execute wheatear stitch, burden stitch, and couching over card with consistency, accuracy, and clean, professional results.
Improve handling, tension, and finish across all complex and technically demanding Goldwork techniques.
Designed for those with a solid grounding in Goldwork, this Level 3 deep dive moves beyond foundational & intermediate techniques to explore more unusual and historical Goldwork methods, encouraging you to be more creative with Goldwork whilst keeping accuracy and technique at the forefront of your learning.
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 don’t need to have taken Level 2 to join Level 3 — all experienced embroiderers are welcome! That said, Level 3 builds on a range of foundational techniques, so it’s important that you already feel confident with the following: felt padding, soft string padding, basic couching, plunging and tying back, pearl purl, basic cutwork, chipping, as well as card and vilene padding, and carpet felt padding. These are not covered in this course, as they are taught in Level 1 and 2, so having a solid understanding will help you get the most out of Level 3.
Think of it as making sure you have all the essential skills in place so you can focus on the advanced techniques with ease, precision, and confidence!
You’re confidently executing advanced techniques such as underside couching, Italian shading, and Or Nué with precision and control.
You’re learning and stitching fun techniques such as wheatear, burden stitch, and couching over card and achieving beautiful results.
You’re exploring historical techniques, patterns and shading with ease, taking your Goldwork skills to a truly advanced level.
This course is suited to students who have a strong understanding of the basic Goldwork techniques, such as felt and soft string padding, couching, chipping, pearl purl and basic cutwork, along with card, vilene and carpet felt padding. If you are not familiar with these techniques then I strongly recommend taking level 1 & 2 before level 3.
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 and 2. There is a great deal of information as well as hints and tips covered in these levels which will not necessarily be repeated in Level 3. Courses are designed to be progressive allowing you to build and develop your skills and confidence level by level.
This is a personal choice and will vary for each individual based on many factors. However either a slate frame or a hoop can be used for this course with video instructions on how to prepare both included in the course.
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.
