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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Embroidery Workshop!


2 hour Intro to Embroidery workshop
at the studio of artist Joetta Maue.
Sunday, December 13, 1:30-3:30pm.
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY

Just in time for the holidays you can learn quick and easy embroidery techniques to create one of a kind holiday gifts or just add embelishments to clothing, scarves, towels, bags, and more.
In this workshop you will begin your very own original custom sampler. Each student will design their own sampler with a water-soluble marker, using their own unique handwriting or provided stencils. .
Learning the most basic skills of preparing the fabric, using the hoop, and threading the needle to finishing the project for final display. 6 traditional embroidery stitches will be taught: the split stitch, stem stitch, backstitch, satin stitch, chain stitch, and the ever-mysterious French knot. With the skills learned each student would be able to continue making beautiful pieces of art or simply embellish items of your own. So bring your creativity and lets get stitching!

$20- bring your own supplies. $30 supplies included.
Additional supplies will be available for purchase. For questions or to sign up please contact connectivethread@gmail.com.

www.joettamaue.com

The Studio is located in Red Hook, Brooklyn, only a 5 minute walk from the smith/9th street subway stop. Directions will be given with supply list upon payment.
Very limited class size so sign up early.