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Jen Goodwin: Traditionally Trained Artisan Embroiderer

42 min • 23 maj 2018

Jen Goodwin: Traditionally Trained Artisan Embroiderer & RSN Tutor

Jen Goodwin is our guest today on the Stitchery Stories embroidery podcast. Jen shares her very interesting story as she has developed her embroidery skills, including being a Royal School of Needlework Tutor & Assessor.

Jen has a studio based at Walford Mill crafts, Wimbourne, Dorset and shares some great insights into the value of having other creative makers and specialists working in the same location, in different disciplines. She also shares aspects of the book she is working on!

Susan Weeks chats with Jen:

Writing a Blackwork book
Designing modern blackwork
When sewing is more of a 'proper job' than maths or science!
Teaching & assessing at the Royal School of Needlework
Being inspired by other onsite makers at Walford Mill
The many benefits of working in a supportive creative environment
The technical elements of blackwork shading
Her love of 'fiddly' goldwork
The challenge of colours and texture when silk shading
Enjoyment in showing that pieces can have a modern twist to them yet be technically accurate traditional techniques
The joys of educating people about embroidery techniques and what can be achieved with fabric & thread
Thinking 'I wonder what will happen if...'
Things DO go wrong, and unpicking is very human and very normal
Only you know what it is supposed to look like
Be confident in what you have created... No Backstories!
Don't fret over those UFO's or feel guilty if you actually start working on one again :-)