Vari-Galore Embroidery Workshops 2006/7
Naïve Appliqué.
Suitable for beginners or those who would like to progress from X-stitch to embroidery. Create a small scene using simple appliqué techniques( bondaweb method) and embroidery stitches as well as embellishment with buttons, etc. One day workshop. Students supply own materials.
Landscapes made easy.
Embroider a small landscape using photo transfer techniques. Students will learn how to transfer a small picture onto fabric and will then embroider and embellish the landscape to form a 3-dimensional picture. One day workshop. Photo transfers supplied at £1.00 each. Students supply own materials.
Folded Ribbon Roses.
Learn to fiddle and twiddle and make three dimensional roses of all shapes, sizes and variations - use satin ribbons, organza, wired ribbons, etc. Can be appliquéd onto bags, hats, embroidery, etc. One day workshop. Students supply own materials.
Silk Ribbon Embroidery – Introduction.
A one-day workshop aimed at the beginner. I provide a simple design kit and students will finish a piece suitable for making up into a card, pot-pourri bag or for framing. Full kit supplied at a cost of £5.00.
Silk Ribbon – Intermediate.
For those who have a basic knowledge of silk ribbon embroidery - one day workshop. Students will experiment with a variety of stitches and discover how the stitch can be used to form a number of different flowers. A sampler will be worked on. Relevant other design ideas supplied. Students supply their own materials.
Silk Ribbon – Advanced.
For those who would like to learn the more advanced and experimental stitches used in silk ribbon embroidery. A one day workshop during which time students will work on a sampler and add to what was learned in the intermediate class. Design ideas supplied but students supply own materials.
Beyond X- stitch.
A course aimed at those who would like to try their hand at embroidery but have never been shown. Aimed at the complete beginner. Students will learn a number of basic stitches enabling them to work on a small design piece in class, to be completed at home. One day workshop. Students supply own materials.
That Blooming Bullion!
Learn to perfect the bullion stitch in a few easy steps. Using this versatile stitch, you will learn to embroider different flowers including rosebuds, roses, daisies, fuchsias, etc. Students supply own materials.
Mystical Dragonflies & Interesting insects. - Intermediate.
Using a variety of stitches, mediums and techniques, learn how to embroider bees, dragonflies, ladybirds, caterpillars, butterflies, etc. Students embroider and embellish them using creative 3-dimensional techniques. Start a small project in class and complete at home. Students supply own materials or kit supplied - £5.00. ( Can be done over 2 days for a more in depth workshop. )
Crazy Patchwork – Beginners.
Learn the basics of crazy patchwork by hand. Students will learn a number of stitches for embellishing this type of patchwork. One day workshop. ( Can be done over 2- 4 days for a more in depth workshop.) Students supply own materials.
Pansies and Roses.
Learn all about the cast- on bullion and its variations, with this versatile stitch. You will embroider amongst others, 3- dimensional pansies, fuchsias and roses. The same stitch can be used to create insects! Intermediate level. Supply own materials.
Pin weaving.
Learn the art of weaving all sorts of ribbons, fabrics and threads together to design a landscape. Students will then learn to embroider and embellish into this freestyle piece of work, using 3-dimensional stitches. Students supply own materials, however a scrap bag will be available for students to help themselves to at a nominal fee.
Stumpwork – Beginners.
Learn the fundamental stitches of Stumpwork and work towards completing a simple design, which encompasses the basics of this traditional technique. A kit can be supplied or students provide their own materials (Design idea or pattern provided!). Students need to have a general knowledge of embroidery stitches.
Stumpwork – intermediate to advanced.
Work on the above learned skills to advance and experiment with Stumpwork techniques. Students will work on a more complicated design – kit supplied or students provide own materials with pattern supplied. Students need to have a basic knowledge of stumpwork techniques.
Workshops can be organised according to specific requests, i.e. call me and set a date and I will organise a class around your needs for you, plus friends, etc. Maximum number of 6 - 8 unless otherwise specified.
Mostly I find that my classes are mixed, i.e. students choose one of the above workshops, so that I may have 3 doing one topic, 2 doing another and the last working on his or her own project in any one given group. Students tend to learn more from each other this way.
Alternatively I am prepared to travel to a suitable venue providing there are at least 6 pupils and my travelling costs are covered.