Hand and Lock 2009 Prize for Embroidery Crystallized Swarovski Elements Powerhouse Museum Embroidery Magazine Royal School of Needlework Twistedthread Maidera UK Ltd London College of Fashion

Prize Details

 

All winners of both the Student and Open categories will win:

  • 1 year free subscription to Embroidery magazine.
  • A commemorative framed hand embroidered plaque produced by Hand & Lock's skilled craftsmen.
  • Work Experience and tambour course at the Hand & Lock workrooms in central London.
  • 1 year mentoring by the LCF - toward an exhibition (Date TBA)
  • Free trip to London for the Prize Giving and Conference
  • 2009 Book of Finalists, showing the work of all the 2nd Stage Finalists and the 1st 2nd & 3rd prize winners.
  • Display of their entries at the 2009 Knitting & Stitching Show

First Prize

  • $10,000 USD
  • $2,000 USD worth of Swarovski Crystallized products
  • Free membership to the Embroiderers' Guild
  • One day course at The Royal School of Needlework.
  • The winning entry used on posters to promote Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery 2010
  • Dedicated page on the Hand & Lock website, with a biography.

Second Prize

  • $2,000 USD
  • $ 300 USD worth of Swarovski Crystallized products

Third Prize

  • $1,000 USD
  • $ 200 USD worth of Swarovski Crystallized products

Commendation
From time to time, the judges may award a commendation to the entrant, whom in their opinion meets the high standards of the 3 prize winners. Where this is the case the entrant will receive a commemorative framed hand embroidered plaque produced by Hand & Lock's skilled craftsmen.

Second Stage
All prize winners and second stage students will have a lifetime representation of their entry on the Hand & Lock website: www.handembroidery.com

Special College Prize
Madeira UK Ltd will award $1,700 USD (retail value) worth of goods to the highest placed college or university to include the 'Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery' prize brief within their curriculum.

Australian Prize
Highest placed Australian entry will be exhibited at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. .