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Teaching Schedule
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Class Description |
April 20th and 21st,2012
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Golden Thread Needlearts
349 West Commercial Street
East Rochester, New York 14445
(585) 248-3869
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OFF THE BEATEN PATH (A TEST CLASS)
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April 22th and 23st,2012
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Golden Thread Needlearts
349 West Commercial Street
East Rochester, New York 14445
(585) 248-3869
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CIVILIZATION (A TEST CLASS)
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Thursday, April 19th and 26th 2012
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Lakeshore Creative Stitchery Guild, EAC Montreal
| CANVASWORK CLASS: NEEDLE KEEP Kit will be provided in a variety of colour choices.
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Monday February 27th, 2012
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Sarasota Guild, EGA
Contact:Chris Millar
| Presentation: EMBROIDERY ISN'T JUST FOR PILLOWCASES ANYMORE.
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Saturday and Sunday, April 14th and 15th,2012
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GITTA'S NEEDLEWORK MARKET PLACE
Mississauga, Ontario
L5G 1G8
E-Mail: questions@gittas.com
Phone 1-905-274-7198
http://www.gittas.com
| CANVASWORK CLASS: MAY MIST is 11th design in the monthly series. This delicate design is worked on 18 count canvas with an optional sheer being placed over it to create the misty effect. Watercolours, Impressions, Sampler Threads, Krenink Braids are included and a beautiful fairy completes this 5" by 5" design. Kit is included in this course.
I will have my designs and more kits with me including a kit in canvaswork for the colaberation project sponsored by Gitta's. Come and join in this fun weekend!!
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Event Projects
| Title |
Skill |
Description |
Suggested Amount of Time |
| CRYSTAL WATERS |
Intermediate to Advanced |
This elegant six-piece ensemble consists of a needle case, pincushion, tekobari holder, scissor sheath, scissor fob and magnet-cover. All pieces are worked on French Blue or Aquamarine #18 Mono canvas. A wide selection of fibres, beads, crystals and lace adorn this ensemble. This course features twenty stitches for a delightful textural effect, and easy to read master charts, diagrams and instructions for students to follow. Techniques include layering stitches, couching, layered techniques and attaching objects. Attention will be given to finishing techniques including the binding stitch and making cording with beads.
Kit is available for this course. If I am teaching at a store I will provide the list of supplies.
Supplies such as stretcher bars, embroidery scissors, laying tool are extra.
THIS COURSE IS NOW GOING TO BE OFFERED AS A CYBER COURSE BY ANG (AMERICAN NEEDLWORK GUILD) Registation starts December 1st, 2010 and course starts April 1st, 2011.
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3 days |
| GILDED FROST |
Intermediate to Advanced |
A graceful evening bag, or a delightful bride’s purse - compliments will abound. The sparkle of the crystals, the glitter of the gold and the purity of the white silk over organza is true elegance. Students will explore gilding on canvas, attaching organza to canvas, stitching with a variety of threads using an array of stitches including Blackwork. Students will learn to attach beads, crystals, millary wire and cording. Finishing instructions are provided. Kit is available for this course. If I am teaching at a store I will provided the list of supplies required for the course.
Supplies such as stretcher bars, embroidery scissors, laying tool are extra.
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| 2 days |
| MY WAY |
Intermediate to Advanced |
The focus of this course is to offer students an opportunity to alter the appearance of an original design. Suggested options are provided in many sections. These choices can be different stitches, colours, opposite colour value directions and fibres. The model features a neutral border with two distinct colour harmonies A (green) and B (mulberry). For the third family C, I expanded the number of values included in the colour range of the neutral border. Wonderful results can be achieved through numerous colour combinations. You are encouraged to use your creativity and individuality in your selections. Record the colours in the space provided. At the back there is an alternative square “G”. You can place the squares in any order. There are a large variety of stitches and stitch techniques including a large Rococo Stitch, Waffles, Walneto, Crescent Stitches, Spider Stitch Variation, Slanted Florentine as well as Flat Stitch, Basketweave, Oblong Cross Stitch, Rice Stitch, Smyrna Stitch, Ray Stitch and much more!
No Kit. Students are requested to have the border done before class.
Supplies such as stretcher bars, embroidery scissors, laying tool are required.
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3 days |
| MYSTIQUE |
Intermediate to Advanced |
This award winning design in Canvaswork features twenty-three stitches. Stitching techniques are studied, including layered stitches, to create an 11" by 11" design worked on 18 count mono coloured canvas. Soie Cristale, Impressions, Waterlilies, Neon Rays, #12 Braid, embroidery floss and 1/16” Ribbon are some of the exciting fibres used in this design. An enchanting sparkle is created with the use of three different colours of 4mm Swarovski crystals and glass pearls. Available in blue with aqua green,magneta,with silver and white accents or terra cotta with antique blue, antique mauve with gold and cream accents.
Kit is available for this course. If I am teaching at a store I will provide the list of supplies required for the course.
Supplies such as stretcher bars, embroidery scissors, laying tool are extra.
Students are requested to have the border done before class.
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2 days |
| SWEET TEMPTATIONS |
Intermediate to Advanced |
A delightfully delicious chocolate and caramel evening bag stitched on #18 mushroom mono canvas with brown organza layered over the back and front. The bag is stitched in silks and glitters with gold metallic threads, and Swarovski crystals. Fabric lining and finishing instructions will be included in the kit. Students will attach organza to canvas, stitch with a variety of threads using an array of stitches including Blackwork. Finishing instructions are provided.
Kit is available for this course.
Supplies such as stretcher bars, embroidery scissors, laying tool are extra.
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2 days |
| EBONY BLUES |
Intermediate to Advanced |
An elegant evening bag for any gala affair. It is worked on Black #18 Mono Canvas with grey organza layered over the back and used for the lining. Stitched in a variey of fibres in shades of black with golds and silver metallic threads and then encrusted with silver beads and black diamond crystals. A mixture of textured stitches are used for this creation. Finishing instructions are provided.
Kit is available for this course. If I am teaching at a store I will provide the list of supplies required for the course.
Supplies such as stretcher bars, embroidery scissors, laying tool are extra.
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2 days |
| FLOWING FRIENDSIPS |
Intermediate to Advanced |
Come discover this inspiring design of shared friendship between three people. The flowing ribbon entwines their relationships. Common colour and stitches bind them together.
Distinct colours and stitches in each of the sections represent individuality that shines through offering personality.
There are approximately twenty-five hours of advance stitching. A large variety of fibres and stitches (many worked on the diagonal) are offered for the intermediate to advanced stitcher. Diverse techniques such as beading,
attaching and enhancing cording, covering unusual objects plus using a laying tool. A supply page will be provided so the student can purchase their own supplies for their own journeys in colour. Other supplies required are stretcher bars, embroidery scissors, laying tool plus floor or table stand are
recommended and lighting and magnification if needed.
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2 days |
| ANALOGOUS FUSION |
Advanced |
The use of five colours lying side by side on the colour wheel evokes a sense of mystery as we travel through the five panels. The fusion of stitches, colours and fibres leads the eye around the design encouraging the viewer to see more. ThreadworX overdyed floss and braids are combined with perle cotton, silk, rayon, nylon and metallic threads. The addition of glass beads and pearls provide the finishing touch. Worked on #18 Mono Canvas, the stitch techniques include the fusion of a mottled background, layered and laid work and a variety of other stitches. Large charts and step-by-step instructions are included.
No Kit. Students are requested to have the border done before class.
Supplies such as stretcher bars, embroidery scissors, laying tool are required.
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3 days |
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