Goldwork from Hand & Lock.Goldwork insect designed by Lucy.Lucy Martin returns this week in her capacity as Head of Education at Hand & Lock. The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. In our conversation, we learn about Hand & Lock’s origins, the role it plays in furthering textile arts, and gain some insights into how the Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery program works. Most of our conversation is focused on the Hand & Lock education program that Lucy and her staff have built in a very short time. The program includes an upcoming Diploma in Contemporary Hand Embroidery program (sign up here: https://forms.gle/ULrbN9qzhmzCWb42A), online and in-person courses, open studio time, and a digital embroidery master class. Lucy is just getting warmed up when it comes to developing educational opportunities. Follow Hand & Lock so you don’t miss out when new classes and programs are introduced.–Beth and Gary
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