Great Lakes Regional Seminar 2019

Proficiency Level: Beginning to Intermediate

Class Length: 2 day

Class Description:

The days dwindle down, the air is like wine, and the oak leaves show their true color, as they turn to jewels in golden light. As these treasures of autumn brighten the landscape and then fade to traceries of gold, this silk and metal embroidery brings to life memories of the splendor of the season.

The student will be introduced to silk and metal thread embroidery techniques including: Random buttonhole; Goldwork over padding; couching braid and milliary; creating detached elements. The students will learn to frame-up 2 fabrics for the foundation and backing.

Design Size: 6˝ X 6˝ on 9˝ x 12˝ silk foundation with linen backing. ½˝ detached elements.