Beaded Key Tassel Workshop

with Morrison Polkinghorne

Wednesday, November 5, 6:00-9:00PM

Handcraft Studio School, 5885 Doyle Street, Emeryville, 510-332-6101

$85, limit 20 students

http://www.handcraftstudioschool.com/workshops/beaded-key-tassel-114

http://www.morrisonpolkinghorne.com

“This class involves 18th Century French trimming techniques to cover beads. You will also learn how make a cord by hand – used to make the handle of the tassel and a thinner cord to make jasmines that are inserted between the beads as they are strung together to create a beaded key-tassel.

Textile designer Morrison Polkinghorne is impassioned by 18th century French-style fine tassels and trims, ornamental ropes and bullion fringe. Since 1991, his company Passementeries has created bespoke designs for discerning clients, and heirloom restorations for National Trust and heritage homes. Each item leaving Morrison’s workshop shows the same exquisite attention to detail – a precision demonstrated only in hand-crafted work by skilled artisans. Morrison is equally at home amongst the weavers of Southeast Asia, from where he sources fabrics for his export business, as well as for his personal collection. A long time resident of Sydney Australia, Morrison recently relocated to Battambang Cambodia, renowned for its French colonial architectural.”