This online class will encourage you to use an intuitive approach to hand stitching while making a scroll - a few stitches at a time - without overthinking and in a more relaxed way. We will just enjoy the process, learn new ways to approach our art, and not worry too much about the outcome!
There will be a series of 5 weekly lessons including videos with notes which you can access any time after you’ve joined. This means you can work at your own pace and without pressure. You can also join a private Facebook group with previous participants as well as regular Zoom sessions.
Course outline
Week 1 – Introduction
About your tutor
Course overview
Gather your materials
A few stitches at a time
The right environment
Week 2 - Foundation/Backing
Size options
Shape options
Edges (ideas)
Fabric suggestions
Week 3 - Background (1st layer)
How to use your scraps
Cutting ideas
Encouraging playfulness
Consider negative space
Secure the pieces
Week 4 - Stitching (2nd layer)
Fragments of time
Colour outside the lines
Intuition
Take a line for a walk
Branch out
Recommended stitches
Demos
Week 5 - Embellishments
Assessing your stash
Looking around you
Try something different
Attachment
Four Zoom sessions
Stitchalong
Q & A
Show and tell
There will also be a Facebook page where you can share your work and ask questions (which I will do my best to answer).
Looking forward to sharing your next stitching journey with you!
[Materials list available after enrolment.]
**Afterpay available**
© Rita Summers 2022
**Please also read our workshop cancellation policy here.**
