T4 Slow Stitch Embroidery

Course Description

Slow Stitch is all about enjoying the journey and process of working with needle and thread. Work on projects of your own choice to develop your hand embroidery skills. Perhaps you have a work in progress that needs some attention, or maybe you just want to learn about the ancient craft of embroidery. Come and share our passion for gorgeous threads, interesting stitches, lovely designs and the simple mindful pleasure of hand embroidery. About Tutor: Anne-Marie Anderson-Mayes I have been an embroiderer since I picked up a needle 30 years ago and I have an absolute passion for the art form. Almost from the start, I have designed my own pieces, playing with form, texture and the endless creativity that is embroidery. I specialise in Raised Embroidery, Goldwork and Crewel, and have been a member of the Embroiderers Guild of WA for the last 10 years. About the course Embroidery could not be easier to learn. It really is as simple as needle up, needle down. But where are you going to bring your needle up? And what delicious fibres are you going to use? Do you have a story to tell with needle and thread or do you simply want to make beautiful handmade items for your family and friends? This course will teach students the art of colourful, creative embroidery. The emphasis in this course will be on exposing students to a wide range of embroidery techniques including surface stitchery, evenweave embroidery techniques, goldwork and beading, as well as a variety of ethnic embroidery styles. Students can start the course by working a simple introductory project. They will then be free to work on their own embroidery projects drawing on Ann-Marie’s wide experience and varied resources for guidance. Skills taught during the course will include choosing appropriate fabric and threads; getting started on setting up a new project; making up and finishing techniques as required by specific projects; and developing creative confidence in choosing/developing colour schemes and designs. What you need to bring A small pair of sharp scissors suitable for cutting threads; a light and/or magnifier if you normally use these items to assist with your creative pursuits. 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙚𝙚 𝙏𝙤 𝘽𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙧, 𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 Course Materials The tutor has an array of threads and materials available for purchase and can advise where to purchase specific items.