Jacqui Carey - Historic English needlework purse

Workshop description:

The tiny ʻstrawberryʼ purse in the Metropolitan Museum (accession number
29.23.23) was originally described as crochet. However, Jacqui has revived the
historic technique to create a replica. This beautiful little purse is made entirely of little stitches (no fabric!) and can be easily worked in the hand, making it an ideal travel project. During the workshop, Jacqui will share her research work by discussing other surviving examples and their context. The Metropolitanʼs purse will be examined in detail, answering such questions as to why the design goes wonky!
Students will have the opportunity to practice the techniques before making their own version of the strawberry purse, or the Ring ‘O Roses version based on Lynn Hulse’s purse. All materials provided.

I will provide:
Light lunch and drinks (dietary restrictions = please advise in advance)
Loan of equipment in class
Materials for classroom test pieces

Date:
14th & 15th September 2024
10am – 4pm

Venue:
Ottery St Mary, Devon, UK.
Price:
£190 per student.
(£95 non-refundable deposit to secure a place, balance due 2 months before class

Please contact Jacqui Carey, jacqui@careycompany.com if interested