Gail Harker Center for Creative Arts: Level 1 Experimental Hand Stitch Course

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, button- hole, feather, fly stitch, knotted stitches, straight stitches as well as edging stitches Color study Needles and threads Stitching on paper Effective Presentation A workbook of classroom notes with color photos will be provided to all students of the Gail Harker Creative Studies Center. You will create a small book of stitches complete with binding. The variety of stitch samples will provide a source of inspiration from which to work for years to come.