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Explore the art of free-motion machine embroidery and learn how to use your sewing machine needle as a drawing tool to create a beautiful three-dimensional botanical picture.During this hands-on workshop, you will choose to create either a delicate pansy or a romantic rose, using free-motion stitching to draw the shapes of the petals and leaves directly onto fabric. You will learn how to use different directions, densities and layers of machine stitching to colour and shade the petals, creating depth, movement and botanical detail with thread.
Once your embroidered pieces are complete, you will discover how to transform them into a three-dimensional elements . The individual petals and leaves will be machine wired, carefully shaped and assembled to create a dimensional bloom with natural movement and form.
Your finished flower will then be arranged against a machine-stitched fabric background, creating a unique botanical composition ready to be displayed and framed as a piece of textile art.
During the workshop you will explore:
Using the sewing machine needle as a drawing tool
Free-motion machine embroidery techniques
Creating and stitching realistic petal and leaf shapes
Using machine stitching to colour, shade and add definition
Building texture and dimension with thread
Machine wiring individual petals and leaves
Shaping and assembling embroidered elements into a 3D bloom
Creating a complementary machine-stitched background
This workshop is perfect for anyone who enjoys botanical art, textiles, free-motion embroidery and experimenting with thread as a form of drawing. You will be encouraged to work intuitively, developing your own interpretation of the flower while learning techniques that can be applied to many other botanical subjects.
You will leave with a unique three-dimensional embroidered botanical picture, combining delicate machine-drawn flowers with sculptural petals and leaves, ready to frame and display.
You will need a sewing machine with drop feed dogs, fabrics and basic sewing supplies. Detailed requirements will be emailed to you in advance of the class.
Good to know:
The venue has parking. Upon arrival, park in the car park at the front of the shop. Unload your vehicle into your classroom. Staff will then advise you where to park your car for the day at the rear of the complex.
There is disabled parking and ramps allowing access to all areas. There is a disabled toilet.
Staff will help anyone in need of assistance. Shop on site selling an enormous range of goods relating to crafting: dressmaking, patchwork & quilting, knitting & crochet, sewing machines and furniture.
There is a coffee shop on site called O for Coffee. Attendees at our classes are visited by coffee shop staff regularly throughout the day to take any orders. Anything consumed during your day is sold at a 10% discount. As well as a large choice of hot and cold drinks, the menu comprises savoury choices including sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes and soups. For those with a sweet tooth, there is a selection of cakes and scones made in-house with gluten-free and vegan options.
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