Where the Earth Meets the Sea, A Four-Day Class for All Levels

EGA Seminar 2013, Louisville, KY

Explore the textures of earth, sea and sky captured in stitches and mixed media.  In learning to use the combination of mixed media and embroidery, confidence develops and design possibilities are multiplied. A by-product of the class is to spark creativity. Gain hands-on experience with archival quality mixed media materials:

• Lutradur, a sturdy non-woven fabric that has paperlike translucence

• An embossing tool, also known as a heat gun

• A woodburning tool, perfect for sealing edges of synthetic fabrics

• Pigment powders with glorious shine and intense color that can be mixed

• Shiva Artstiks, elegant crayons for adults that work on fabric

• Fabric paint, specially modified to avoid changing the texture of fabric

• Several kinds of archival quality gel medium

Learn correct techniques, archival ways of working, safety requirements, and design possibilities with the various media. Then, combine the techniques with stitches in your own or one of three supplied by the teacher to create an 8” x 10” stitched piece. The piece will fit a standard frame and framing options will be discussed. Students will share embossing tools, woodburning tools and the Class Stash of Threads, Fabrics and Mixed Media Materials.  The Stash will include silk, linen, cotton, wool, and manmade fabrics and threads sorted into a complete rainbow of colors with several values in each color.  Sheer fabrics and unusual textures are included.  PearlEx pigments, and Shiva Artstiks will be shared so that a full range of color is available.

 The kit includes design drawings and instructions, Lutradur background fabric, additional Lutradur for samples, two varieties of gel medium, PFD fabrics (prepared for dyeing) for painting/coloring, a set of Jacquard Textile Colors fabric paint, brushes, threads, appropriate needles, and a dust mask for work with fine powders.  Sewing machines and machine sewing threads will be available.  Students who have their own tools and sewing machines are welcome to bring them. Design possiblities will be discussed in student letter. Kit cost $96

 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: You can make the design larger, up to 14” x 18”. Detailed instructions for stitching the children by hand are included. If you have other questions, please use the Contact Us button to email me.  ___________________

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Taming the Stash Monster, an EGA Group Correspondence Course

Is the Stash Monster taking over your closet, room ... house?  Do you feel stalled with a box full of UFO’s (UnFinished Objects) and a stash of beautiful projects, threads, canvases, fabrics, beads, and more?  This course can help you get your stash under control.  First, define your preferences so that you can decide what YOU want to keep in your stash (and what you can remove).  Three ways of clearing your stash are given, depending on how much stash you need to remove.  Resources are provided for donating or selling eliminated items.  You’ll learn the requirements for archival storage, ways to prevent or solve stash problems such as insects, mildew, and fading.  An inventory system will keep you from re-buying expensive books, projects, canvases, or threads that you already have.  This course will make your stash work more effectively for you!  More information at www.egausa.org/html/correspondence_courses.html

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Other Group Correspondence Courses for the Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc.

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