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In this class, students will be taught the techniques but will put designs together in their own way, possibly as a brooch or fridge magnet, resulting in an original design for everyone. They will learn how to use a variety of bead types in different ways, using basic stitches to create their own design including back stitch, stacking, lazy stitch, couching, moss stitch and plaiting.  Students can also add their own beads to the project. Tutor Paula Pugh Class code…

This beginners’ class aims to introduce participants to an expanded range of embroidery stitches and how these can be used to achieve different effects. Tutor Carolyn Foley Class code CF1903 Class cost $60.00 members; $80.00 non-members Kit cost $30 Class registration and enquiries Bookings are essential, with a booking cut-off date of 12 March, 2022. Please complete the Class Registration Form on the website. For more information, contact the Class Registrar by phoning 3252 8629 or emailing classes@embroiderersguildqld.org.au COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS…

This one-day class will introduce students to the art of Merezhka drawn thread embroidery from the Ukraine.  Students will explore basic Ukrainian techniques – such as hemstitching (prutyk), tovmach stars, withdrawing threads and Merezhka (needleweaving). Students will commence the embroidery for the necessaire (11cm x 8cm) during class and there is some additional sewing, which will be required to complete the item. The necessaire has provision for small scissors and a packet of needles behind a pincushion. The class is…

Learn how to execute a Bullion stitch and stitch some rosebuds with leaves. Full rose flowers will be shown in this class.  Bullion stitch may be used for a variety of projects. Students may wish to discuss other options with the tutor. Tutor Firdes Ali Class code FA0204 Class cost $35 members; $45 non-members Kit cost No charge Class registration and enquiries Bookings are essential, with a booking cut-off date of 26 March, 2022. Please complete the Class Registration Form…

This class allows the exploration of the different techniques used in this Japanese method of stitching and is suitable for beginners and experienced stitchers. Tutor Carolyn Foley Class code CF0304 Class cost $60 members; $80 non-members Kit cost $30 Class registration and enquiries Bookings are essential, with a booking cut-off date of 27 March, 2022. Please complete the Class Registration Form on the website. For more information, contact the Class Registrar by phoning 3252 8629 or emailing classes@embroiderersguildqld.org.au COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS…

Understanding colour is important in designing a beautiful and effective piece of embroidery. This class, one of six Essential Embroidery Skills classes focuses on which colours go well together and which don’t and why. All you need to bring to this class is your notebook and pencils or pens. You will be exploring colours, rather than stitching, and your tutor will provide the handouts and materials to do that.  No kit is required. The Guild provides these Essential Embroidery Skills…

How you finish your piece of embroidery is just as important as your actual stitching.  The ‘finish’ that you apply will decide if it becomes a much-loved piece or just something you once stitched. This class aims to introduce you to how to use your sewing machine to finish that piece of embroidery.  It assumes that you have basic skills in the use of your machine and is based around how to incorporate your embroidery into an item and finish…