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| Roberta A: Hot Springs (Color Connections assignment) |
Registration for Fall online classes through The Art League School has already started! I'm pleased to announce that I'll be teaching two five-session hand stitching classes this fall. Both classes start on Wednesday, September 22 and run for 5 consecutive Wednesdays. The morning class (10:00 AM- 12:30 PM) this semester is
Connecting to Memories: The Stitched Word. The evening class is my beginning
Hand Stitching class (7:00-9:00 PM). Times are Eastern USA time.
In
Connecting to Memories: The Stitched Word, I provide weekly journal prompts or exercises with memory-related themes. Challenges focus on how these memories can be expressed in words using a selection of stitching techniques. The result is a series of expressive artworks reflecting student's memories. Below is a small selection of works created by students in the Winter 2021 class.
Themes covered include:
Color Connections
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| Gail S.: Lollipop Pink |
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| Judy P: Grass is Greener |
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| Amy B.: Blue |
Family Saying or Motto
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| Myania M.: Shpatta |
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| Sheila B.: Mr. Nobody Do? |
Memories of a Special Place
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| Camilla C.: Pittsburgh |
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| Amy B.: My Bed |
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| Roberta A: Theater of Epidaurus Greece |
Memories of a Touchstone Object
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| Judy J.: Enough |
Students also have the opportunity to work on an ongoing (larger) project that can take the form of a Stitched Journal or working with family linens or other personal textiles.
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Judy J.
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| Judy P.: Journal |
Students will learn some finishing techniques and have the option of turning their pieces into an accordion-style book.
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| Judy C.: Book pages |
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| Judy C.: Book |
This class is open to all levels, though a knowledge of basic hand stitches is helpful,
Hand Stitching is my beginning level stitching class...though it is challenging enough to hold the attention of more advanced stitching students. I take a very experimental approach to basic hand stitches exploring their immense potential. Each week, the class will focus on a different theme. Students will learn stitches related to that theme. Students will create a stitch sampler during class time followed by homework, including journal prompts and a choice of interesting stitching challenges as a way to stretch creatively. Below is a small selection of student work from the Fall 2020 class:
Line
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| Vicky K. |
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| Deborah M. |
Pattern and Rhythm
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| Melinda L. |
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| Vicky K |
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| Karen R. |
Texture
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| Kaaren C. |
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| Julie M. |
Layers
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| Rebecca S. |
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| Sandy R. |
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| Stephanie K. |
Final Project
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| Sandy R. |
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| Melinda L. |
I hope you will consider joining me online this Fall for one (or both!) of these classes. Follow the highlighted links to register through The Art League School. I offer materials kits and supply lists for both classes. If you have questions, feel free to email me at threadborn@gmail.com. Thank you!
