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An Introduction to Thread Sketching with Freemotion Embroidery with Caroline Michelle

15th February @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

£50

An introduction to thread sketching with freemotion embroidery

Learn the art of thread sketching with freemotion embroidery in this class aimed at beginners. Enjoy
the freedom of drawing with your machine to create your own artwork. Freemotion embroidery is a
hugely versatile technique and can be developed in a loose and expressive way, rich in texture and
colour with a technique known as thread sketching. During this class you will be shown how to
experiment with thread through a variety of simple practice exercises, including how to transfer
images into textured stitch as well as using different colours to produce a beautifully textured
artwork through various stages from an initial photograph to finished piece.

This workshop is taught
by Caroline Michelle who is a local textile artist specialising in freemotion embroidery.

Embroidery hoops, images and a variety of coloured threads are supplied but you will need to bring
the following materials and equipment with you:
 Sewing Machine, , please bring your extra wide table for your machine if you have one
(helpful but not essential), also don’t forget your foot pedal and cable.
 Freemotion embroidery foot
 2 Pieces of plain white felt or similar stable fabric for the practice samples
 2 pieces of light coloured plain fabric (no smaller than about 12×12”) This can be recycled
fabric such as an old cotton napkin or tablecloth with a nice edging, or simply a new plain
piece of fabric.
 Coloured Sulky embroidery thread is supplied however you are welcome to bring a selection
of your own threads should you wish to do so.
 Your usual sewing equipment, scissors etc

This is a small class of no more than 8 people so you will get lots of individual attention.

TO BOOK CALL 01872-870478

Shop address: Coast & Country Crafts & Quilts, Barras Moor, Perranarworthal, near Truro, TR3 7PE

The class runs from 10 – 4 so you can arrive from 9.45am.
Please bring a mug with you for your hot drinks.
Lunch – you can either bring a packed lunch or we can order a takeaway or book a table for you at the Olive Grove when you arrive.
Parking – there is free parking on site.  Please use the small car park behind our main shop if possible, otherwise the overflow car park accessed to the left through the main car park.

Cancelling a workshop
If you need to cancel a workshop, please contact us as soon as possible. It is possible that we may be able to fill your place from a reserve list. Course fees are only refundable if your place can be resold, & a £5 administration fee will be charged.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us 01872-870478

Details

Date:
15th February
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
£50
Event Category:
Website:
www.coastandcountrycrafts.co.uk

Venue

Coast and Country
FAO. Mrs Sally Snapes Coast and Country Crafts & Quilts Cornish Garden Nurseries Barras Moor Farm Perranarworthal TRURO Cornwall TR3 7PE
Cornwall, Cornwall TR3 7PE United Kingdom
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Phone
01872-870478
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Booking a workshop
As our classes are popular and fill up quickly, we operate a ‘first come, first served’ policy with a small reserve list in case of cancellations.  Bookings can be made by telephone or by calling into the shop. Full payment for classes and kits must be made at the time of booking, so if you book by phone, please have details of your credit or debit card ready. If you join one of our Block of the Month groups, we request that all classes are paid for whether you attend or not, as we still have the tutors & rent to pay. We also accept cheques by post.  Our phone number is 01872-870478, opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm.

Cancelling a workshop
If you need to cancel a workshop, please contact us as soon as possible. It is possible that we may be able to fill your place from the reserve list. Course fees are only refundable if your place can be resold, & a £5 administration fee will be charged.