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In Practice: Traditional Passementerie techniques
Join us for an introduction to the endangered heritage craft of Passementerie with artist Clare Hedges.
Join artist Clare Hedges in a practical making class, as we create traditional Passementerie, inspired by the V&A collection. This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience.
Clare lives and works in rural Norfolk. and has been making traditional Passementerie for over 25 years. Clare established a successful business in both making and teaching this endangered craft. Previous projects include: restoration work for the National Trust, private stately homes, owners of vintage cars, horse drawn carriages and theatres.
Clare lives and works in rural Norfolk. and has been making traditional Passementerie for over 25 years. Clare established a successful business in both making and teaching this endangered craft. Previous projects include: restoration work for the National Trust, private stately homes, owners of vintage cars, horse drawn carriages and theatres.
Clare will demonstrate how to make simple fold over tassels, look at the structure of cords and make 2 colour 2-ply cords as well as covering “parchment” to make a variety of shapes. These can be used to make flowers, bows and additions to large tassels.
Membership Priority Booking will open at 10.00 BST on Wednesday 25 June. General Booking will open at 10.00 BST on Monday 7 July 2025.
This session will be held live on Microsoft Teams and will also be recorded. The recording will be emailed to ticket holders after the live event, and will be accessible for 5 days until midnight on Sunday 14 December 2025. Please note: Materials are not included, a list of materials required will be sent to you in advance of the session.
Membership Priority Booking will open at 10.00 BST on Wednesday 25 June. General Booking will open at 10.00 BST on Monday 7 July 2025.
This session will be held live on Microsoft Teams and will also be recorded. The recording will be emailed to ticket holders after the live event, and will be accessible for 5 days until midnight on Sunday 14 December 2025. Please note: Materials are not included, a list of materials required will be sent to you in advance of the session.
