The shimmer of gold and silver on fabric is the focus of this course. Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery is an in-depth study of the various techniques of silk and metal thread embroidery.
To suit the student’s needs, all the lessons may be taken or only a portion which would be grouped as sets of three; i.e., three, six, or nine. The three lessons would not have to be in any order, but Lessons 1 and 2 are required. If the student wishes to skip the first and second lessons, it is necessary to submit a worked sample of these techniques to determine proficiency.
Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery Lessons
Lesson 1. History, framing up, transferring design, and metal thread techniques.
Lesson 2. Silk embroidery techniques.
Lesson 3. Pattern couching, Italian shading, and couché rentré.
Lesson 4. Various metal threads.
Lesson 5. Linear and filling patterns including value and texture.
Lesson 6. Padding, laid work patterns, basketwork, and kid appliqué.
Lesson 7. Or nué.
Lesson 8. Shading Japanese gold to a figure.
Lesson 9. Paper due and final project.
Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery information
Text: $50 for all 9 lessons
Time: 6 to 24 months
Prerequisites: None
Supplies (approximate): At least $5 per lesson but initial outlay will probably be more
About teacher Kay Stanis
Kay Stanis is an internationally known fiber artist, designer, Master Craftsman, and Certified and Graduate Certified Teacher of EGA and Kurenai Kai Traditional Japanese Embroidery. She has been on the faculties of American Needlepoint Guild national seminars, Callaway School of Needlearts, Embroiderers Association of Canada, EGA national and regional seminars, Koala Conventions, South Australia Embroidery Conference, Embroidery 2000 (New Zealand), and many independent groups.
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