Time: 9 months
Skill level: Intermediate, Advanced Intermediate
Class fee: $175 (Fee is for course only. Text will be added based on the customer’s selection of text format)
Text fee: $40 PDF; $65 Hard copy
Prerequisites: A knowledge of basic crewel embroidery, including experience with crewel wools and stitches
Supplies(Approximate): $125-$200
Format: Written instructions, communication through email and mail.
ICC Pin Thread color: 501

Part 1: The emphasis is on historical research in preparation for a design related to the period.

Part 2: Using the research from Lesson One, the participant creates a design or uses the design provived. Colors are chosen based on research, colors.

Part 3: The participant chooses stitches, creates a Stitch Guide, and begins a Stitch Sampler.

Part 4: Stitching the design, continuing the Stitch Guide and Color Plans.

Part 5: Assessing the work and troubleshooting as needed.

Part 6: Assessing the Final Project and Research

Carol Currier is certified by the National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) as a surface embroidery teacher. She served on the national board of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA) for eight years including as national President from 2007-2009. Carol is currently the EGA Chair of the Master Craftsman program in crewel embroidery. She was honored in the September 2018 Needle Arts as Designer Across America. Carol holds memberships in EGA, NAN, American Needlepoint Guild (ANG), and National Association of Needlework Teachers (NETA). She is a partner in a needlework shop in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

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