Williamsburg School of Needlework
March, 2020
March 16-25, 2020
Mastering Altar Linens
9 Day Certificate Course
A 9 day masters class in the art of Linen Making. A set of altar linens will be created during this intensive. The set will include a handmade linen pall, a corporal, lavabo towel, and purificator
This is a full immersion course to obtain professional level results in making handmade linens. Included in the course will be cutting techniques, pulling threads, basting, hemstitching, mitering accurate corners. Small hand embroidery. All Materials Included.
This course is created for Vocational students as well as those interested in making church linens, and those working with Altar Guilds. This is a great course to learn techniques that are not taught anywhere else. We welcome small to large groups as well as individuals.
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Mar 16-25, 2020
9 Day Master Altar Linen Course
$1,100
Master Altar Linen Making 9 Day Certificate Course
March 16-25, 2020
9am-3pm
Tuition: $1,100
Includes all Materials & Tools
A 9 day masters class in the art of Linen Making. A set of altar linens will be created during this intensive. The set will include a handmade linen pall, a corporal, lavabo towel, and purificator
This is a full immersion course to obtain professional level results in making handmade linens. Included in the course will be cutting techniques, pulling threads, basting, hemstitching, mitering accurate corners. Small hand embroidery. All Materials Included.
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March 27-April 1, 2020
Wheat & Cross Embroidery
Pall & Corporal Communion Set Workshop
Tuition: $550
5 Day Workshop
9 am - 3 pm
A 5 Day workshop embroidering a beautiful communion set featuring an Irish linen pall and corporal, ready to be hand embroidered. The Wheat and Cross motif is a traditional liturgical design from the late 1880s. During the workshop we will teach you the stitches to create this beautiful set. Embroidery Kit with All Materials Are Included.
Embroidery techniques typically used in church linens will be used. Techniques in cording and satin stitches, with foundation work in short & long, split stitching. During the workshop, you will complete both the pall, and the corporal.
Basic Embroidery Skills are required - Whitework would be helpful
We will also be offering for purchase additional communion linen sets ready for embroidery. Kits will include a pall, plexi board, corporal, purificator, and lavabo towel.
