RSN Certificate – A look back and reflections
A wrap up of my time completing the RSN Certificate. A bit of a walk back in time, my thoughts on the techniques, and what I’ve learnt!
RSN Certificate in Technical Hand Embroidery
The RSN Certificate in Hand Technical Hand Embroidery is a well respected and exceptional course offered for anyone with an interest in hand embroidery. There are four modules you are required to complete to a high standard – Jacobean Crewelwork, Canvaswork or Blackwork, Silk Shading, and Goldwork. As part of the module, you need to design, choose colours, stitches and threads, stitch, and then finally mount your piece to the high standard required of everyone at the RSN.
I am undertaking this course to improve my overall stitching, and to learn about designing my own pieces. It is a challenge, but an enjoyable one!
RSN Basic Goldwork – Assessment and Comments
My final RSN Certificate piece has now been assessed! Find out what the assessors thought of my ‘very gold’ koala, worked for my Basic Goldwork piece.
RSN Silk Shading – Assessment and Comments
My RSN Certificate Silk Shaded rose is back! Learn about what the assessors thought of this piece, and where the improvements can be made!
RSN Goldwork Part Three – The Gold Koala appears!
The Gold Koala appears! In this final article about my RSN Basic Goldwork piece, we not only see Mr Gold Koala, but we also look at the techniques of pearl purl, chipwork and cutwork.
RSN Goldwork Part Two – Couching and Plunging
In the second article in this series about my RSN Goldwork piece, we cover off the technique of couching – both the singular Japanese couching thread, and combination couching. And we can’t neglect the dreaded plunging and tying off!