About this Event
Level 1: FOUNDATION
Surface Embroidery is a broad term that encompasses many styles and techniques of embroidery where the stitches are decoratively applied to embellish a ground fabric with needle and thread. This course will discuss techniques typically associated with surface embroidery. We will cover thread choice in relation to stitch types as each thread has unique qualities of twist, strength, feel, and look. A variety of thread types will be provided for practice and experimentation in class.
While studying some of the surface embroidery techniques, the course will cover:
- Color choice
- Thread choice
- Stitch families
- Shading
- Project design and design balance
- Fabric selection
- History
- Overall best practices
Surface embroidery is a very accessible technique; it does not require specialty fabric or costly threads, and provides endless opportunity for exploration and creativity.
The Surface Embroidery concentration builds a valuable stitch vocabulary, making it an excellent choice for beginners. A large stitch vocabulary is important because many of the surface embroidery stitches are found in other techniques and this knowledge will prepare students for study in future concentrations.
Prior to the course start date, each student will receive a pack of detailed course instructions, describing the course, required pre-work, class schedules, and an equipment list.
Consider taking Surface Level 2 (for 3 days only) immediately following Level 1: July 5, 6, 7
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About the Educator: Laura has been embroidering for 40+ years specializing in Surface Embroidery. She studied Fine Art at California State University East Bay, and embroidery with the Embroiderers Guild of America as well as San Francisco School of Needlework and Design. Her piece called “Balance” toured the United States and Canada as part of the 2 year Sixteenth National Exhibit with the Embroiderers Guild of America. She has won numerous awards including “Best in Show” at the California State Fair in Sacramento. While Laura's first love is doing embroidery, her very close second is teaching embroidery. She loves bringing this ancient healing art to students while enjoying the beautiful and growing community at SFSNAD.
Registration for this class closes 1 week prior to the start date. If you would like to inquire about the possibility of late registration, please contact [email protected]. Late registration will be accommodated when possible.
Cancellation policy: SNAD will refund tuition less a $60 processing fee up to 3 days (72 hours) prior to class start time. No refunds for cancellations with less than 3 days notification before class start time.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
San Francisco School of Needlework & Design, 850 Battery Street, San Francisco, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 1225.00