Tutor Marilyn Pipe
10am - 4pm
This onsite, silk ribbon embroidery workshop is suitable for a range of abilities including beginners
Workshop Details
Spend a relaxing day embroidering with silk ribbon and threads to create a sumptuous bouquet. A variety of stitches and techniques will be demonstrated in this fascinating craft. Silk ribbon is very easy to use as it is soft and malleable, and the design grows quickly to produce beautiful results. The background will be sponged on with paint to create the scene, and then the ribbon and thread stitches will be added to complete your unique design. It is a relaxing course with time to work at your own pace.
Skills and techniques that will be taught in the course:
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £8 - £10 payable to the tutor during the course. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
Your tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Students - please bring with you:
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
10am - 4pm
This onsite, silk ribbon embroidery workshop is suitable for a range of abilities including beginners
Workshop Details
Spend a relaxing day embroidering with silk ribbon and threads to create a sumptuous bouquet. A variety of stitches and techniques will be demonstrated in this fascinating craft. Silk ribbon is very easy to use as it is soft and malleable, and the design grows quickly to produce beautiful results. The background will be sponged on with paint to create the scene, and then the ribbon and thread stitches will be added to complete your unique design. It is a relaxing course with time to work at your own pace.
Skills and techniques that will be taught in the course:
- Sponging a background
- A variety of embroidery stitches using silk ribbon and thread
- Discussion of dyeing silk ribbon in a microwave with written instructions
- An easy method for padding and mounting your finished picture
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £8 - £10 payable to the tutor during the course. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
Your tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Students - please bring with you:
- A basic sewing kit
- 4”/6” embroidery hoop if you have one…there will be some to purchase or borrow
- Any silk ribbons you may already have (although packs of silk ribbons and everything else you will need will be available to purchase from the tutor)
- Pictures, photos, design ideas etc. for inspiration
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.