Masterclasses

Sue Rangeley is a widely respected tutor in the field of contemporary embroidery, who has inspired enthusiasm for this creative art form over the past thirty years. Some of her tutorial activities have included:

  • International tours: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, USA and Canada
  • Creative Embroidery classes in Vancouver (1998 - 2007)
  • Visiting U.K. University tutor, B.A. Embroidered Textiles
  • Study Days and Textile Workshops in museums
  • Artist in Residence, Kelmscott , The William Morris Society
  • Artist in Residence, 'A Wearable Art', The Oxfordshire Museum 2009
  • Lectures and presentations for textile associations & universities
  • Specialist Master Classes in Embroidered Textiles (see below)

Sue's specialist Master Classes are a fusion of design and creative embroidery; students explore new ideas through research and experimental stitch; develop comprehensive portfolios of samples for fashion or interiors; pursue personal projects to completion.

Master Classes are held in the Cotswolds over one or two weekends, residential or non residential options (Fees are from £125 p.p. for a weekend class, non residential).

Previous classes:

  • 2011 'Millefleurs'- Dazzling designs of floral embellishment
  • 2011 'Botanical Reticules' - Plant forms inspire purse designs
  • 2010 'Stitched Poetry' - Word and image find expression in stitch
  • 2008 'Enchanted' - A magical journey with fabric and thread, inspired by myths, forests, fairies
  • 2008 'Secret Reticules' - Creative embroidery explores three-dimensions, a botanical focus
  • 2008 'Textural Adventures' - Experimental surfaces: manipulation and machine-embroidery
  • 2007 'Go with the Flow' - Aquatic themes influence stitch design (Photos above: Vancouver class)
  • 2006 'Visions & Passions' - Museum collections inspire themes for creative embroidery

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'Botanical Reticules' class in Dublin, September 2011.
A beautiful design board by Jill Wolfe, captures the spirit of the 'Botanical Reticules' theme. Delicate textures of machine embroidery in subtle shades of taupe, silvery beiges, ivories, decorate purse shapes. Jill's inspiring sequence of stitched samples and sketches explore a variety of ideas for 3D forms.

Images far left: 'Botanical Reticules' samples by students (Dublin workshop, 2011)

Masterclasses and Lectures 2012
During the year Sue will be giving lectures and workshops for textile groups in the UK:

East Yorkshire (March); Preston (April) ; Derbyshire (April); Cornwall (May); Warwickshire (August); Belfast (October); London (November).

For more information of these regional talks and workshops please get in touch.

A masterclass in the Cotswolds is being planned for autumn 2012.

For further information and booking details
please see the newsletter