This is a class focusing on long and short stitch (Needlepainting) where the stitches will blend to create subtle shading in the leaf, blossom and orange. At the beginning of day one a short exercise will be taught on a doodle cloth to get acquainted...see more with long and short stitch first. We will then move onto stitching the design which is incorporating the stumpwork technique of wired buttonhole edging, to lift the three dimensional blossoms and leaf off the orange. see less

In this class the student will cover many techniques of surface embroidery. Appliqué is a technique used to add large areas of bold colour, while different surface stitches and gold threads will be couched down to cover raw edges. The main elements ...see moreof the feathers will be stitched using applied silk fabric, metallic tissue and leather kid. Gold and silk threads will be used for the finer details of the feathers. Couched metal threads in antique gold tones and a combination of crystals and beads will add sparkle and texture to the design. see less

Summer's End heralds one of the last flowers of summer, the sunflower. Join me as we stitch this charming design while learning the basics of silk ribbon embroidery and other canvas techniques. By using a variety of threads and silk ribbons in various widths, dimension and texture are created.

This class is both for those who want an introduction to blackwork and those who want to perfect their technique. We will start at the beginning and discuss what stitches to use and why, which fabrics and threads are best, and what other possibilitie...see mores are out there. Samples will be stitched and a notebook created with text, photos and samples see less

Counted thread embroidery includes many levels of difficulty, from simple running stitch to interlaced bands. These two samplers give you the chance to choose the level that you are comfortable with or perhaps challenge yourself. Your sampler can be ...see moreas simple or as complex as you want it to be. Two complete sampler patterns will be provided along with many other bands and motifs that you can substitute and make your sampler unique. see less