Outside of prep work for my upcoming online class I am working on two pieces.
One, a wrapping cloth created with Liberty fabric adorned with hand embroidery stitches, pleated cloth, applique and prairie points and the second piece....a wrapping cloth created using stitched and pieced papers adorned with hand embroidery, scraps of vintage cloth and small scraps of decorative paper.
Both of these pieces are quite a way from being finished.
The paper piece you recently saw here. (there is a short video in that post, a kind of show and tell of the paper piece)
Since then I have attached two more embroidered panels to the main piece and pinned another panel ready to be embellished.
Both of these pieces will lie untouched for a while now whilst I progress embroidery for my new class.
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Embroidery School. Begins June 3rd for four weeks.
A short 'fly on the wall' experience, a taster, a preview of my teaching and the wealth of information shared in my online learning programmes.
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Online format.... Private password protected blog.
No deadlines. No set tasks. Lifetime access to all resources.
This online learning programme was born from the success and popularity of previous 'fly on the wall' classes.
Regular Zoom get togethers for appraisal, demonstration and a good old chat about embroidery or anything else you wish to share.
Zoom meetings are held twice on one day every two weeks, usually on a Monday at 10am and 7pm UK time to enable attendance from all time zones.
Members are welcome to attend both sessions if they wish.
Paticipation in Zoom get togethers is not compulsory.
(You do not need to download Zoom to your device or pay for a subscription.)
Zoom sessions will be recorded and shared exclusively with this online learning group.
Join me for 4 weeks of creativity, a unique fly on the wall experience. Observe my process, my day to day, my working practice. Who knows what will crop up, what will inspire and develop over this programme. We begin with a blank page of time and fill that page, that time developing embroidered works on paper and fabric.
There may be artist books, there may be delicately embroidered laces along with decorative silk surfaces.
There will definitely be buttons, ribbons, sequins, beads and all manner of added titivation.
In this class I demonstrate my working processes and discuss my ideas and inspirations.
My wish is for you to use this learning experience in the manner best suited to you, to learn in a way which makes you happy and furthers your individual creativity.
You are not required to follow my creative path should you not wish to do so. Please work on any creative piece and use this class as an opportunity for guidance, support and demonstration if required.
I cannot emphasise enough the value of friendships which evolve in these classes. They are enthusiastic, friendly, welcoming, encouraging and invaluable groups of like minded people of all abilities.
Please note, certain tasks within this programme may require the use of a sewing machine.
Also includes access to a dedicated Flickr group, membership of which is exclusive to this learning group along with access to a private Facebook group, again with membership exclusive to this learning group.
Access.... Unlimited. Forever.
Materials required.... List sent upon registration.
***No prerequisites, suitable for beginners and the more experienced.***
Please allow 36 hours from registration to the receipt of a welcome email.
***Provisional Zoom timetable***
Monday June 3rd. 10am & 7pm BST
Monday June 17th. 10am & 7pm BST.
Thursday June 27th. 10am & 7pm BST.
Reviews of my online learning programmes can be viewed here.
Register here.