(12 x monthly sessions) 3rd Wednesday of each month 6 – 9:30pm, £25 per session except April Wednesday 30th April and August 27th August.
This course is a great opportunity for beginners and experienced embroiderers to learn and explore the beautiful art of hand embroidery with Irene Griffin.
Each month you will be introduced to the classic stitches and techniques from history as well as unique embroidery methods from across the world, such as Japanese Sashiko, Bengali Kantha and Mexican Otomi. In addition, there will be sessions focusing on beading, sequins and 3D work. Alongside the stitches, Irene will show you how to use them for a range of applications such as clothes, soft furnishings and fabric accessories.
Join for individual sessions or receive a 10% discount for joining the entire course. Materials will be provided for each session. (Participants will need to bring their own scissors and are welcome to use their own threads and base fabrics).
Session 1. Learn the classic stitches.
Session 2. Japanese Sashiko embroidery
Session 3. Bengali Kantha embroidery
Session 4. Mexican Otomi embroidery
Session 5. British Crewel embroidery
Session 6. Italian 3D Casalguidi embroidery
Session 7. Indian Phulkari embroidery
Session 8. Chinese Silk Shading embroidery
Session 9. Russian Redwork embroidery
Session 10. Needle Weaving filling embroidery.
Session 11. Bead & Sequin embroidery.
Session 12. Goldwork embroidery
Session 1. Learn the Classic Stitches
To embark on your exciting hand embroidery journey, you will be introduced to the 'classic' stitches and some of their variations to create your own embroidery 'sampler'. These classic stitches form the foundation of all types of hand embroidery and are integral to accomplishing more specific techniques and styles as you progress. You will also learn about how to prepare your base fabrics, using appropriate needles, threads and the different ways to mark out your designs onto your fabrics.
The classic stitches you will learn are:
1. Running stitch
2. Back stitch
3. Stem stitch
4. Satin stitch
5. Couching
6. Blanket stitch
7. Chain stitch
8. Lazy Daisy stitch
9. Cross stitch
10. Herringbone stitch
11. Feather stitch
12. The French knot
In the session, as well as learning the classic stitch method, you will have the opportunity to explore a range of interesting and decorative variations and combinations of the stitches.
All materials are provided but if possible, please bring your own scissors. If you would like to use some of your own fabrics and threads, please bring them along too.
Refreshments included, I look forward to meeting you there!
