Description
The aim is that you learn the skills to leave feeling confident enough to design your own needlepoint pieces for fun, or to start your own business. This course has been run before at Monks House, East Sussex and was a great success. DAY 1 An introduction of what we will achieve in the two days. A walk around West Dean’s stunning gardens for inspiration - sketch or take photos. You are not obliged to design a piece based on something you see in the garden, but it’s worth the walk! You may also bring your own ideas or choose to work on a self portrait or manmade object. Back to the studio for a talk on scale and shape A practical session of drawing and/or collage DAY 2 A talk on colour choices and colour theory, plus a few design ‘tricks’ and advice about what to avoid when designing. Working out how your design will fit onto your canvas. Methods of transferring your design onto the canvas. A short talk on stitch techniques and stitch choice. Making the magic happen as you start to stitch! I will also cover some of the basics of converting designs to print ready artwork for those that are interested.
What's included in the price?
A buffet lunch will be provided. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available for morning and afternoon break. All materials will be provided including wools, canvas, scissors, needles and needlepoint frame - all to take home. Please bring reading glasses if needed, a sketch pad and sketching pencils or ink pens of your choice.
Duration
2 days
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Accommodation offered
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
You will be stitching onto canvas - tent stitch or cross stitch of you prefer.
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