Botanical Embroidery
TUTOR: MEREDITH WOOLNOUGH
Discover the highly versatile machine embroidery processes that Meredith Woolnough uses to create her artworks. Explore the beauty of nature and create your own embroidered sculpture inspired by botanical forms.
- Learn to use your sewing machine as an unconventional drawing tool with the freehand embroidery technique.
- Draw with stitch onto water-soluble fabric creating a range of experimental structures and networks.
- Shape and mould your embroideries into various sculptural forms.
Culminate the above techniques to design, stitch and build your own unique botanical creation. This sculpture may mimic a real plant specimen of your choice or be developed from your imagination.
Skill level: Suited to all levels. No experience is necessary but basic sewing machine operation skills will be helpful.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Botanical Embroidery with Meredith Woolnough
Two-day Class: Thursday, Friday, April 10, 11
Class times: 10am to 5pm
Materials fee: $20 payable direct to the tutor. Please have the exact amount in cash in an envelope with your name on, to hand to the tutor at the start of the class. These items will be supplied:
- water-soluble fabric
- woven fabric
- embroidery threads
- wire and various other equipment and consumables provided by the tutor.
Students need to bring:
- Embroidery threads of your choice (Meredith will have a supply of threads available for student use, but if you would like to work with specific colours it is recommended that you bring your own.)
- Embroidery scissors
- Spare sewing machine needles (sharp or jeans needles recommended – size 90)
- Fabric scissors
- Paper towel
- Sketch book and pencils/pens
A botanical specimen (or pictures of one) to use as inspiration for your botanical project.
Sewing machines will be provided in class. Freehand embroidery / darning feet will be used.
