In this workshop, you will:
- Discover the three fundamental principles of bargello: colour, stitch length, and stitch groupings.
- Create your own embroideries using the bargello technique.
- Work on a larger embroidery piece, combining multiple motifs to create a unique composition.
- Take home all the necessary materials to finish your larger project.
- Enjoy a curated selection of readings that align with the David Parr House’s 2024 programme theme of text and language, or share your own favourite texts, poems, or quotes.
- Enjoy tea, coffee, soft drinks and biscuits
No prior embroidery experience is necessary.
Bargello is a type of needlepoint embroidery consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a pattern to create repeating motifs. The name originates from a series of chairs found in the Bargello palace in Florence, which have a “flame stitch” pattern, although it can be referred to by other names such as Florentine Work, Hungarian point or Irish Stitch. As with many heritage crafts, the origins of bargello embroidery are not well documented, and the technique has been utilized in many textile traditions across Europe. Traditional designs are very colourful, and use many hues of one colour to produce intricate shading effects. The patterns are naturally geometric, but can also resemble stylised flowers or fruits.
Engaging with hand embroidery provides time and space to slow down, an effect enhanced by the tactility of working with yarn. While appearing complex, bargello embroidery is easily achieved once the basic principles are understood — leaving the embroiderer to relax into the soothing rhythms of the bargello stitch structure.
Facilities
- WI-FI
- WIFI
