The following are classes/workshops that are currently being offered. All classes can be custom designed to fit your specific needs. Please contact me for contract and pricing information.

 

  • Sumptuous Surfaces - Beyond Boundaries

Do you love encrusted surfaces that can’t be duplicated by others? It’s time to to explore the incredible array of techniques and materials that are available for incorporating into custom designed artwork. This hands-on workshop will incorporate materials and techniques to build up textural surfaces inspired by nature. Paint, heat, stitch, and illuminate to create surfaces with translucent depth and vibrant colors. Get inspired, think outside the box, and let your creative juices take you beyond the norm.

  • Delicious Delicacies in Vintage Ribbonwork

In his hands-on class, we’ll be exploring options for working with vintage ribbonwork. We’ll be learning how to manipulate and form various tropical inspired cabochons, fuchsias and flower buds with French wired ribbon. Learn how to develop your own vivid designs and create special effects that bring your flowers to life with sculptured ribbonwork. You’ll develop an addiction for this art form that’ll whet your appetite for more!

  • Beadwork Bootcamp

Bead embroidery is a multifaceted means of embellishing and enhancing our wardrobes, and making a personal statement on what we create. It has a history as rich as beads themselves. In this hands-on class, we’ll explore many of the hand stitching techniques associated with bead embroidery. Some of the stitches you’ll learn include some of the old and traditional stitches including the backstitch, couching, and running stitch. And there are other newer beading techniques including whipped chain and feather vine stitch that we’ll learn that can be used on clothing and structures alike. We’ll begin with bead embroidery, and then venture into some freeform beading in the afternoon portion of this class. You’ll be amazed (and probably addicted) at how easy beadwork and bead embroidery really is. If you enjoy hand stitching and beads, and you’re looking for new ways to make beautiful embellishments, this class is for you. Isn’t it time to enrich and enlighten your garments and creations with a touch of beadwork?

 

Contact Deb
Deb Bone-Harris
debsthreads@charter.net

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