Sho Noshi ©

Technique:  Silk and metal embroidery on canvas
Length on class:  1-2 days (6-12 hours)
Proficiency level: Beginner to Intermediate

Class description: Noshi, the Japanese work for wrapped dried fish (abalone) have been a traditional gift of celebration. Today we will celebrate the introduction of the students to the wonderful world of silk and metal thread needlework on canvas as they work this sho (small ) noshi.
The students will learn how to frame up and transfer the design. There will be an introduced to four different types of silk from around the world. After a demonstration of how to wind koma, the students will be provided with the Japanese gold on spools for immediate use. Focusing on laying silks and couching the students will become more proficient in these techniques.
Students will have choices of stitch and color placement.

Note: In the 2 day class, there will be a demonstration of canvas painting used for the background in this class. Students will be allowed to paint if they wish. They may also try their hand winding koma.

Size: 6" X 8" design on 12" X 14" hand painted congress cloth