The Guild of St Clare is collaborating with the Royal School of Needlework to provide a special two day course, embroidering a sampler using the medieval techniques of Opus Anglicanum.
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| Detail from the Jesse Cope, circa 1310-25 |
As many Guild of St Clare supporters will know, the High Middle Ages was a golden age for English embroidery, and English embroidery studios executed commissions for wealthy patrons all over Europe, in particular vestments for high-ranking prelates. During the Reformation a great number of these were destroyed here in England, but thanks to the enduring faith of neighbouring countries, many examples have survived, some of which formed a remarkable exhibition at the Victoria & Albert museum in 2016-2017. This two day course is a unique opportunity to learn the ancient and highly-prized skills of medieval English embroiderers, in the beautiful setting of the RSN's teaching apartments at Hampton Court Palace.
The tuition will be provided by RSN tutor Jessica Ingram.
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| The Violet sampler we will be working, designed by our tutor Jessica Ingram |
The dates are the 29th-30th March 2025, and the course will run between 10am and 4pm on both days. Tea and coffee are provided; you will need to bring a packed lunch, or you can visit one of Hampton Court Palace's cafes.
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| The Guild of St Clare burse making course at the RSN, March 2020 |
The cost, including the materials, is £329. As this course runs over a weekend, Fr Richard Biggerstaff, parish priest of St Barnabas Church, Molesey, has very kindly agreed to offer a special traditional Mass at 8am on Sunday morning for participants in the course.
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| Hampton Court Palace |
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