Artful Stitching; Hand Embroidery and Creative Expression

Description

Artful Stitching is an inspiring workshop to nourish your creativity, make connections with like minded people and take some time just for you to learn new and exciting embroidery skills. You will be creating artful embroidery onto beautifully hand dyed fabrics created exclusively in my studio, using a combination of slow stitch and embroidery sampler stitching styles. You'll begin the workshop by learning a selection of hand embroidery stitches that make up the back bone of all other embroidery stitches - both how to embroider these traditionally and then altering them to make new and interesting effects. Without a formal plan you'll embroider away with new stitches being taught as needed. Time will be spent with each person individually to share those skills needed to progress with your embroidery artwork. By the end of the workshop you will have learnt a range of beautiful hand embroidery stitches and be taking away a unique piece of embroidered artwork. The workshop is suitable for people of all levels of embroidery experience from the complete beginner to the more accomplished embroiderer. All of my workshops are designed to teach new skills as well as to develop creative confidence. They are welcoming to everyone, with a relaxed, informative and inspiring atmosphere. I have a flexible approach to teaching, allowing participants to follow their own interests and develop work that they can be proud of. I work with each person individually to ensure that they are developing the skills needed to realise their project – and if you have no idea what you want to do I’ll help with that too! I truly believe that art is all about expressing yourself and this is what I encourage you to do. I’ll have lots of samples to inspire you, but always support you to make your own work – after all who needs several pieces of art that are all exactly the same! I’ve taught workshops in this way for many years and people always surprise themselves with what they can achieve. The workshop will be held at the Community Hall (Theatre) Saltburn by the Sea from 6-9pm. There is on road parking available; this isn’t allocated and so you may have a short walk to the venue. I’ll send directions of how to find the room and suggested places to park nearer to the workshop.

What's included in the price?

All materials are included. Refreshments are provided. This workshop also includes a beautifully curated gift set consisting of a selection of fabrics and threads to ensure you can continue creating after the workshop, artist greetings cards and an exclusive needleminder. The colours and designs of the contents will be different in each box.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Louise Goult Textiles

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

I am a textile artist, tutor and community arts practitioner. I live on the North East Coast and work from my studio and gallery in Saltburn by the Sea. My artwork is inspired by people; their relationships and memories - I am to create a snapshot in time. I have taught a range of workshops for many years. My aim is for students to leave with a wealth of new knowledge, having created something unique to them. Workshops focus on exploration, experimenting with techniques and having fun.