In this 3-part seminar, we'll study historical examples of embroidery samplers and create our very own.
Throughout history, samplers have been used to showcase artists' needlework skills. Today they can serve as windows to the past, with each motif offering a clue about the people and societies that stitched them together. In this seminar taught by Aaron Sanders Head, you'll have the opportunity examine these historical embroidery samplers, draw on them for inspiration, and explore how they can be personalized to create a contemporary stitching voice unique to you. We'll build our own stitching skillset, covering 4-5 stitches each class. Beginning with simple, straight line stitches, we'll build on what we've learned to create more complex texture and fill stitches—all while creating a beautiful sampler of our own. Along the way, students will learn invaluable hand embroidery techniques, from managing thread and using a hoop to transferring designs—among other tips and tricks for successful stitching.
This class meets online on 3 consecutive Monday evenings, beginning on 8/14. The class is recorded and can be viewed for up to two weeks after the final session.