Description
Step 1: Silk ribbon embroidery: an original, adaptation, or combination of motifs creating a bouquet or floral arrangement and an appropriate border.
Step 2: Raised work embroidery: an original, adaptation, or provided design in raised work embroidery as exemplified in seventeenth century and contemporary stumpwork eras.
Step 3: Silk shading: an exact replica of the provided design, an adaptation or an original work, which includes block and directional shading.
Step 4: Brazilian embroidery: an original, adaptation, or provided design which includes at least nine different Brazilian embroidery stitches.
Step 5: Ethnic embroidery: a project created with Chikan, colcha, shisha, Mountmellick, Schwalm, or Casalguidi embroidery with authentic stitches, colors, threads, and fabric. Other ethnic embroideries may be used with permission.
Step 6: A unified, cohesive work incorporating at least three of the first five steps, with other techniques as appropriate.
Judging: March and September
Judging Criteria: Design, color, stitching expertise, suitability of materials, and adherence to specific requirements.
Contact: Master Craftsman Surface Embroidery Chair
Click here to see requirements for Step 1 and pictures of completed pieces
After enrollment, a program packet is sent by email from the program chair. Please allow a week for your registration to be processed.
*Master Craftsman Program fees are non-refundable
