Creative embroidery workshop

This course takes a more experimental approach to all forms of embroidery, fabric-painting and related textile and fibre techniques.

Additional costs may be incurred for the materials used during the course. Additional costs for visits to exhibitions when and where possible.

Learner & Entry Requirements:

Just enthusiasm.

General & First Session:

If you already have the following items please bring them but do not purchase them specifically for the course until after the first class. KAE is unable to offer refunds for any materials, equipment or books if the course is subsequently closed.

Basic sewing equipment, embroidery threads, tambour frame (discuss with tutor at first session), washed calico or cotton fabric, sketchbook/ drawing pad or paper, pencil, pens etc. Cost of fabrics, threads, dyes etc can often be shared within the group.

Course Aim & Objective:

To develop skills in design and embroidery techniques; to meet, discuss, share ideas with similarly interested people.

Develop your own designs using simple design techniques; understand a variety of creative embroidery techniques and apply knowledge to future projects.

Assessment:

Continuous observation, Question & Answer sessions, discussion, to complete a project started in class.

Course Syllabus:

Learn and experiment with new, innovative ideas in creative embroidery and design; a series of inspirational exercises will guide you through the design process for personal interpretation with tutor guidance. Develop your own ideas for embroidery with simple design techniques. Techniques include: hand- and machine-embroidery, fabric- and thread-painting and printing.