106  Gardenden Party Bracelet

Technique is Beading

 Kit cost is $75.00

 Student Level:  Advanced intermediate

 Teacher:  Carolyn Sherman

Students will stitch a colorful bracelet that will be the hit at any party.  A checked background of black and white seed beads will be made in herringbone stitch.  Three dimensional flowers, peyote stitch leaves and several delightful fringes will be stitched and sewn to the background.  One flower will be made from spiraled netting, one from coiled loops and one from herringbone petals and bead embroidery.  This is an excellent class for experienced beaders to experiment with some unique detached techniques.

107 Hibiscus

 Technique is Pulled Thread

 Kit cost is $28.00

 Student Level: 

 Basic-intermediate

 Teacher:  Diana Snyder

A single hibiscus blossom on a "lace like" background creates a sampler of pulled thread embroidery.  The families of the satin, wave, faggot, back, and four-sided stitches with composites of each are introduced.  Students are encouraged to try different tensions and use colored threads if desired.  Instructions for a pillow will be included: however the project would also be a nice tray insert or wall hanging.  Examples of other pulled thread pieces on different fabrics will be discussed in class.  Ground material is 14 inch square of 28 or 32 ct. linen.

108 White Christmas & Oliver Twist

Technique is Japanese Temari

 Kit cost is $40.00

 Student Level:  Beginner

 Teacher:  Barbara Suess

This two-day workshop will introduce the ancient craft of Japanese temari to embroiderers who have never made one and are eager for a challenge.  Basic techniques include how to make and mark the ball and complete the embroidery for two different temari.  Oliver Twist, our first temari , is a simple 4-division filled with swirls.  White Christmas is a simple 10-division ball made using the unique kiku herringbone design and stitched with fun fibers from Rainbow Gallery.

109 Summer Sonata

 Technique is Silk & Metal

 Kit cost is $55.00

 Student Level:  Basic-intermediate

 Teacher:  Kay Stanis

Summertime and the berries nod to the music in the breeze of a warm afternoon.  Using the provided hand-dyed Congress Cloth, beads, silk and metal threads we will create an elegant memory of a summer afternoon.  Bead appliqué, long and short, couching and stumpwork with beading are the techniques used to create the focal points.  Students will be able to practice on the side of the canvas before working the motifs.  Come delight in the warmth and fruit of a sultry day.

Size:  6" x 9" design on 14" x 18" Congress Cloth.

110 Studio Time

Technique is varied

Kit cost-----none

Student Level:  All levels

Teacher: Caela Conn Tyler

If you would like to finish some works in progress or begin on an old or newly purchased project, this is the class for you.  If you want to treat yourself to the luxury of uninterrupted stitching time, this is the class for you.  If you have any unfinished class project, personal pieces or design challenges, now is the time to get additional help.  The informal structure of Studio Time lets you use the class to meet your needs, offering a great learning experience....and fun, too!  For those students who are interested there will be a "bonus" opportunity during this class.  Details will be included in your student welcome letter.