Description
Celebrate the beauty of the natural world as plant life unfurls. Using simple and effective hand embroidery stitches, we will create a unique piece on a silk or cotton background of muted colours. This course is suitable for beginners and those with more experience. Personal friendly tuition is provided through the day work at your own pace and level.
What's included in the price?
All materials are included. There will be a wide range of embroidery threads, pure silk, linen and cotton art fabrics to use. All sewing equipment will be available. This includes needles, scissors, embroidery hoops, beads and other resources relevant to the course. A visual resource table providing images, worked samples and historical pieces for reference, will be displayed to insure you. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available all day.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Helen Roskell is an experienced tutor with a passion for hand embroidery. She has been teaching creative embroidery techniques throughout the Southwest since 2010. Inspired by the natural world and the stunning Dorset countryside, Helen teaches adults of all ages and abilities the joy of slow stitch using seasonal themes of universal recognition. Her popular courses include wildflower meadows, seascapes, wild birds in flight, marshlands, layered landscapes and textural detailed studies of insects and plant life. Diverse techniques also include hand quilting, printing and fabric collage, silk ribbon embroidery and dry needle felting She often combines several techniques in one piece to illustrate that no single technique is mutually exclusive.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Wheelchair users
- Limited mobility
- Intermediate level
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
Yes, there is free level parking.
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Yes. Please bring a packed lunch.
Yes. You are welcome to bring any of your own sewing equipment, threads and fabrics.
Please bring a notebook and pen or pencil
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