Is 2025 your 12 months to study a bit extra in regards to the historical past of embroidery? Whether it is, then you definitely’ll wish to try a brand new providing from the Victoria & Albert Museum!
The Victoria & Albert has this on-demand lecture course on English embroidery out there, and naturally, I’m intrigued.
Apart from the notable material, you’ll see that it’s a self-paced lecture course, and it’s very moderately priced (and the British pound is comparatively low proper now).
The course description just about captures all of it:
Step into the intricate world of English embroidery, the place centuries-old methods and fashionable types mix to create lovely artwork. This course covers embroidery types from the Medieval interval by means of to William Morris and the Arts and Crafts motion, with historic insights and a better take a look at excellent examples within the V&A collections.
When you’re an embroidery historical past fanatic, you’re certain to search out this attractive.
I signed up. I couldn’t assist it. I feel it really works out to about US$58. Simply going by the intro video, I’m going to take pleasure in it. The visuals – numerous close-ups! – alone are value it! There are simply over 3 hrs of video in 9 lectures. They’re straightforward to deal with briefly segments, and you’ve got entry to them for a 12 months. This implies you may re-visit elements you wish to see once more, pause, take notes, and so forth with out strain.
So, that’s your Monday morning tidbit!
Hope your week is off to an amazing begin!