Learn the art of printing without a press. This workshop is suitable for beginners as all tuition will be provided as you work alongside Victoria.
Step by step tuition is provided in this workshop where we will first create a printed background on fabric with gel plate printing. Natural, botanical and abstract themes will be explored. Then we will select areas to stitch that will enhance the print, with stitch techniques such as needle weaving and simple decorative stitching techniques, such as couched stitch.
You will select the colour palette from a wide range of threads and beads, all materials will be available to take with you to complete the project at home if needed. Gel plate printing is very easy to do, work with Victoria as she guides you through each step. The print will be an abstract print, so there is no artistic skill required. The random areas of the print will then suggest areas to work into, and we will discuss this together, or you will have free rein to be as creative as you like. It is suitable for advanced stitchers too, as it is possible to be creative with the printing and embroidery. The embroidered panel can be applied to a number of objects, and you will have the materials to make yours into a needle case or a drawstring purse.
Kit Contents: The materials included for you to embroider in the session, and to take away with you:
- Organic cotton and bamboo fabric panels. - Stranded cotton embroidery threads x 10 - Pure wool threads.
- Beads and embellishments.
- John James embroidery needles.
- Wool felt panels to make a needle case or other item.
- Cotton webbing drawstring and buttons.
All other tools and materials that you will need will be for use within the studio, and you will have your kit to take home to finish the project.
Victoria is a qualified teacher, artist and designer/maker. Victoria holds a Masters Degree in Contemporary Fine Art, and specialises in contemporary embroidery, textile art and painting. Victoria’s workshops have an emphasis on using the finest quality of materials making it easy for beginners to achieve pleasing results. Her workshops are suitable for absolute beginners as all of the steps are demonstrated, and they are also suitable for more advanced stitchers and crafters who will gain insight into Victoria’s unique way of stitching and pattern design.
10.30am – 3pm
Max number 15
Minimum age 10 year (must be accompanied by an adult)
£80 including all materials and the kit to take away with you.
Step by step tuition is provided in this workshop where we will first create a printed background on fabric with gel plate printing. Natural, botanical and abstract themes will be explored. Then we will select areas to stitch that will enhance the print, with stitch techniques such as needle weaving and simple decorative stitching techniques, such as couched stitch.
You will select the colour palette from a wide range of threads and beads, all materials will be available to take with you to complete the project at home if needed. Gel plate printing is very easy to do, work with Victoria as she guides you through each step. The print will be an abstract print, so there is no artistic skill required. The random areas of the print will then suggest areas to work into, and we will discuss this together, or you will have free rein to be as creative as you like. It is suitable for advanced stitchers too, as it is possible to be creative with the printing and embroidery. The embroidered panel can be applied to a number of objects, and you will have the materials to make yours into a needle case or a drawstring purse.
Kit Contents: The materials included for you to embroider in the session, and to take away with you:
- Organic cotton and bamboo fabric panels. - Stranded cotton embroidery threads x 10 - Pure wool threads.
- Beads and embellishments.
- John James embroidery needles.
- Wool felt panels to make a needle case or other item.
- Cotton webbing drawstring and buttons.
All other tools and materials that you will need will be for use within the studio, and you will have your kit to take home to finish the project.
Victoria is a qualified teacher, artist and designer/maker. Victoria holds a Masters Degree in Contemporary Fine Art, and specialises in contemporary embroidery, textile art and painting. Victoria’s workshops have an emphasis on using the finest quality of materials making it easy for beginners to achieve pleasing results. Her workshops are suitable for absolute beginners as all of the steps are demonstrated, and they are also suitable for more advanced stitchers and crafters who will gain insight into Victoria’s unique way of stitching and pattern design.
10.30am – 3pm
Max number 15
Minimum age 10 year (must be accompanied by an adult)
£80 including all materials and the kit to take away with you.