Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts - Level 1 Experimental Hand Stitch

Our courses are well known for their creative, contemporary approach to embroidery through basic design and color. This course serves as a basic introduction to the vast world of embroidery. Techniques and stitches will be imaginatively worked using the elements of design. Using your own hand-painted fabric and threads, you will create a variety of small, embroidered samples. You will learn about the following: Dyeing fabric and threads A wide variety of techniques and stitches: including couched threads, chain, buttonhole, feather, fly stitch, knotted stitches, straight stitches as well as edging stitches Color study Needles and threads Stitching on paper Effective Presentation