Dates: 18 Mar, 01 and 22 Apr 2020
An exciting three day series, taking place over a month to enable your work to be developed between sessions.
Though classed as intermediate, this series is suitable for anyone with a little, but not extensive, experience of freehand machine embroidery but who wishes to develop a range of techniques that can be used to represent the elements of a landscape image. You should have a machine that can be used for free motion embroidery and a little experience of using it.
During this 3 day course you will explore and create samples incorporating a variety of mixed media and build up a reference folder of these.
Along with developing your understanding of stitch and thread, you will work on two A5 landscapes projects whilst experimenting with the techniques. Some additional work between workshop days is recommended to get the most from this course. You will also go away with a comprehensive workbook complete with samples.
Note there is a £20 materials charge payable to the tutor.
***YOU WILL NEED TO ENSURE YOUR MACHINE IS IN WORKING ORDER IN GOOD TIME BEFORE THE DAY – CHECK YOU HAVE ALL THE RIGHT CABLES & ANY ATTACHMENTS***
Click on the title below to find a list of additional items you’ll need to bring with you.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, space and guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors plus the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.
The finish time given is a target. There is some flexibility depending on how your work is progressing. Depending on the tutor and the group, start times for day 2 can be flexible too.
We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
Please also bring the following:
All materials will be provided including thread to use during class. You will need to buy two threads to complete interim work at home. These are as follows and are available from Barn Yarns:
Gutermann Sulky 30 colour 1234
Madiera Cotona 50 colour 514
You will also need to bring:
Your sewing machine (with platform if you have one), attachments and instruction book
Sewing scissors
Pins and needles
Quick Unpick
Any machine embroidery threads you may have .
A notebook for recording any particular tips and techniques might be a good idea too.
