One of the many perks of joining a needlecraft guild is that you are introduced to different types of fiber arts. My local guild, the Calgary Guild of Needle and Fibre Arts put together a starter kit and taught this project in Goldwork.
I learned a little about pearl purl, rough purl, smooth purl and spangles. Whew a whole new language.
I still need to finish the back of this piece and perhaps that will be another class.
This is a pattern by Sarah Homfray and you can find her website here.