Fourteen ladies travelled from Waterloo Station to Hampton Court Palace. We were met by Natalie Threw and escorted through the Palace to the Needlework School based at the rear overlooking the gardens.
An interesting talk was given by a student tutor outlining the history of the School stretching back over two hundred years. We were shown examples of work on screen and she described different types of needlework. Training is offered through certificate, diploma and degree courses and courses are available for beginners and the more accomplished. We were shown around the exhibition of Stories in Stitches and the workshop where three ladies were working on a commission for a private chapel. The visit showed stunning work and impressive skills that are being continued and passed on.
