Where:
Online event
Admission:
$110.00
Categories:
Art, Classes, Rainy Day Ideas
Event website:
https://cambridgeart.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cambridgeart/event.jsp?event=9501&
Introduction to Embroidery with Jennifer Lamontagne Kirwin
Tuesday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 20 (6-8pm) on Zoom
$90 Member CAA; $110 General Admission
Want to learn embroidery or refresh your embroidery skills? Learn how to transfer patterns to fabric, basic embroidery stitches, and how to finish your hoop to hang on a wall. During this virtual workshop you will create a sampler to hang on your wall or keep for reference for your future embroidery projects. Choose from 3 patterns. Stitches taught include: running stitch, back stitch, split stitch, satin stitch, chain stitch, seed stitch, and french knots.
For inspiration check out this article about Contemporary embroidery artists!
February 6- Session 1: transfer a pattern, prep your embroidery floss, and start with your first stitches
February 20- Session 2: continue working on your project, learn more stitches, and complete your hoop's back to hang on a wall
Materials list
Required:
Embroidery floss, 8+ colors you want to use in your chosen pattern (recommended brands: Cosmos or DMC)
Embroidery floss bobbins for new floss
Fabric for new embroidery project (quilting cotton, 1/4 yard or a fat quarter, any color)
6-in embroidery hoop
Embroidery scissors or small scissors
Embroidery needles, variety pack of various sizes
Tracing paper (recommended brand: Saral https://www.amazon.com/WAX-FREE-Transfer-Tracing-Precision-Surface-12/dp/B002VXXF4C/)
Pen or Pencil
Print out of embroidery pattern, outlined version (registered students will receive a copy of each pattern)
Optional:
Print out of embroidery pattern, color version
Curved tapestry needle
Beeswax for thread
Thimble
Tweezers
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