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SUMMARY:Victorian Couture Costume Embroidery at Angels with Hand & Lock April 2026
DESCRIPTION:All prices are inclusive of VAT. \nApril 21st @ 10:00 am – April 23rd  @ 4:00 pm \n  \n\n\n\n \nTickets\nThe numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking “Get Tickets” will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.\nCouture Costume Embroidery Course – 21st – 23rd April  2026\n£375.00 \nGet Tickets \n\nCourse Description:\nStep into the world of couture costume embroidery in this special collaborative course with Angels and Hand & Lock\, inspired by the elegance of Victorian fashion. Guided by expert tutors from Britain’s oldest embroidery atelier\, you’ll learn how to recreate a lead costume piece worn by Miranda Richardson in Young Victoria. \n  \nThe embroidery focuses on the stunning silver goldwork that decorated the front of the stomacher—a key feature of the bodice. The motifs are floral\, delicate and full of the refinement you’d expect from Victorian court dress. \n  \nThroughout the course\, you’ll be using traditional techniques and original materials\, just as they were used in the making of the film costume. From design transfer to working with real metal threads\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in the world of period costume and learn the techniques that bring historical garments to life on screen. Whether you’re a costume maker\, a keen embroiderer or just someone with a love of historical fashion\, this course offers a rare opportunity to explore the art of embellishment at its most regal. \nThis immersive course (with a limited number of places) offers a rare opportunity to master traditional couture beading techniques and apply them to your own timeless creations\, evoking the allure and refinement of a bygone time. \n  \nIt also includes an exclusive Tour of Angels Costumes.   A one-of-a-kind experience\, the Behind the Seams Tour showcases Angels extensive costume collection\, which spans 8 miles worth of rails\, and over 1 million items.   Participants will also receive a copy of Angels book Behind The Seams. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Angels Costumes\nEstablished in 1840\, Angels is the world’s largest and longest-established supplier of costumes and accessories for TV\, film and theatre that has earnt industry recognition worldwide.  Providing costumes from stock\, as well as those manufactured in its Ladies Making and Men’s Tailoring workrooms\, It has supplied costumes to many BAFTA and Academy Award winning films for best costume design including the most recent winner ‘Poor Things’. \nAbout Hand & Lock\nHand & Lock are London’s premier embroidery house and oldest embellishment atelier in Britain\, providing embellishment services to the Royal Family\, top European design houses\, the military\, Savile Row and members of the public. Founded in 1767\, they have over 250 years’ experience embellishing\, embroidering and monogramming. \nEmbroidery Tutor:\nFreya Stanford Freya Stanford grew up stitching\, learning from her mum at a young age\, she has always had a passion for the art. In 2023 she graduated from the Royal School of Needlework with a First Class Honour degree in Hand Embroidery where she learned skills including Goldwork\, Tambour Beading and Silk Shading embroidery amongst many more. Freya has had the privilege of working for fashion houses such as Alexander McQueen and Erdem as well as working on costumes for films such as Wicked. Now\, as part of the Hand & Lock team\, she is sharing her embroidery skills with the lovely Hand & Lock students. Freya has an eye for detail and loves experimenting with embroidery\, combining different techniques to create something new. Working alongside Lucy (Head of Education)\, the Hand & Lock education team strive to keep the art of embroidery alive through contemporary classes and colourful designs. \nUseful information:\n\nThe course will run from 10am to 4pm on all three days.\nYou can find us at Angels Costumes 1 Garrick Road  London NW9 6AA\nCar parking is available on site if required\nPublic Transport – Hendon Thameslink – 5 minute walk.  Hendon Central Tube Station (Northern Line) 15-20 minute walk or a 10 minute bus ride routes 83\, 183 or SL10\nLunch Arrangements – participants are advised to bring a packed lunch (microwave/fridge available on site) although there are a few café’s fairly close by.  One hour will be scheduled for lunch.\nHot drinks will be provided\nAngels & Hand & Lock will provide all the materials and tools that you need but you are welcome to bring anything that you feel comfortable using yourself.\n\n\nTerms and Conditions:\nMETHOD OF CONFIRMATION \nOnce your registration for a course has been successfully processed\, you will receive an email confirming your space\, name of the course\, course timing\, and location of class within three working days \nCANCELLATIONS REFUNDS AND TRANSFER POLICY \nAngels Costumes are generally not able to offer refunds on courses although if we are able to sell the place in a timely fashion we will do so and at our discretion will offer a refund minus a small service fee. \nAngels Costumes reserve the right to cancel a course at any time\, without incurring any additional liability to the student. In such circumstances\, we will offer alternative dates where possible or a full refund. \nLIMITATION OF LIABILITY \nAngels Costumes cannot be responsible or liable for loss or damage of property\, obligations derived from travel arrangements\, or disruption of program due to circumstances beyond the control of Angels Costumes.
URL:https://www.angels.co.uk/event/victorian-couture-costume-embroidery-at-angels-with-hand-lock-april-2026/
LOCATION:Angels Costumes\, 1 Garrick Rd\, London\, NW9 6AA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Angels Behind the Seams Tour - Thursday 23rd April - 2pm
DESCRIPTION:All prices are inclusive of VAT. \nAngels Behind the Seams Tour – Tuesday 24th June- 2pm\nJune 24\n@\n2:00 pm\n–\n4:00 pm\n \n\n\n\n \nTickets\nThe numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking “Get Tickets” will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.\nAngels Behind the Seams Tour – Tuesday 24th June- 2pm\n£30.00\n0 available\nSold Out\n\nQuantity:\n0\nTotal:\n£0.00\nGet Tickets \n\nGet an insight into the world of costume design\nYou are booking tickets for our Behind the Scenes tour on the date and time specified above. Select the number of tickets you’d like to purchase using the form above and proceed to checkout to confirm your booking. \nYou’re invited to go Behind the Seams at the world’s largest costume house; Angels Costumes. \nA one-of-a-kind experience\, the Behind the Seams tour showcases our extensive costume collection\, which spans 8 miles worth of rails\, and over 1 million items. \nOn the tour\, you’ll be guided around all of Angels Costumes departments including Tailoring\, Ladies Making\, Alterations\, Uniform\, Badge Room and Warehouse. You’ll hear first-hand accounts of working on the biggest productions such as Shakespeare in Love\, The Lady in the Van\, Downton Abbey\, Wicked and Game of Thrones. And see clothes made or recreated for Benedict Cumberbatch\, Judi Dench\, Fred Astaire\, Johnny Depp\, Cate Blanchett and many more. \nTours are priced at £30 per person and run regularly throughout the year. Pre-booking is essential. \nTo book online\, simply select the number of tickets you’d like to reserve using our booking form above and complete payment securely online. \nFor more information\, please email tours@angels.uk.com \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Angels Behind the Scenes Tour – Reviews\n★★★★★ 5/5\n“Amazing. To see all those beautiful costumes and hear the stories. The guide was great. Very personable and so interesting.”\nJenny Dollin\n★★★★★ 5/5\n“Best experience of our whole London vacation. Amazing tour and the guide was awesome.”\nKarin Fisk\n★★★★★ 5/5\n“The guide at Angel’s was excellent & I would recommend it to anyone interested in film\, tv & theatre.”\nJacqueline Hetherington \nFrequently asked questions\nWhat happens on the tour? \nOn the day\, you will be guided around all of Angels Costumes departments. You’ll learn about the heritage of the business\, see how costumes are made and journey through over 10 miles of hanging costumes. \nWe recommend comfortable shoes as you will be on your feet throughout.  There are not rest stops along the tour \nHow long does the tour last? \nThe tour can last approximately two hours and there are no rest breaks or stoppages. \nHow many people can go on the tour? \nSpaces are limited to 15 people per tour. \nCan I take photos or videos? \nPhotography and videos are only permitted in two areas. These will be highlighted to you during the tour. \nHow do I get to Angels Costumes? \nBy car\, use the postcode NW9 6AA. Please park in the Angels Costumes car park\, not Angels Fancy Dress. \nBy train\, Angels Costumes is a five minute walk from Hendon train station. Turn right out of the station along the A504\, then right again down Wilberforce Road. Walk to the end of the road and Angels Costumes is opposite. \nView our location on Google Maps. \nIs the tour family-friendly? \nSince the tour takes place in a working\, multi-level environment\, it is not suitable for children under the age of fourteen. \nIs the tour wheelchair-friendly? \nWheelchair users are welcome. Please let us know in advance if you or a member of your group is a wheelchair user. \nI’d like to see a specific costume\, can this be arranged? \nThis can usually be arranged although we may charge for special requests. Please let us know in advance if you want to see something specific. \nI’d like to go on the tour for research purposes. Is this okay? \nThe tour is not designed for research trips. We offer a separate research service for fashion houses and students. Email info@angels.co.uk for more information about this. \nDo you offer tours for colleges/universities? \nYes. Email info@angels.co.uk if you want to arrange a tour for your college/university. \nDo you run private tours? \nYes. Email info@angels.co.uk if you want to arrange a private tour.
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LOCATION:Angels Costumes\, 1 Garrick Rd\, London\, NW9 6AA\, United Kingdom
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