Employed for centuries to honour our most important events, metal thread renders beautiful results with a variety of textures. Be introduced step by step to couching, passing, rococo, over-stretched pearl purl threads, plunge and tie back ends, trellis stitch, beads, sequins, looped chips and burden stitch. Goldworker newbies welcome. Helen McCook (Staffordshire www.highamhall.com/helen-mccook) Residential: £346
