Fiber Arts: Stitch and Surface

Adult Workshop | This program is completed

All levels welcome.

1/5/2017-2/9/2017

6:30 PM-9:30 PM EDT on Th

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$175.00

$150.00

$25.00

In this workshop, you will build a vocabulary of embroidery stitches and experience stitching on a variety of surfaces for both decorative, and fine-art purposes. Every semester features different surface design techniques such as painting on fabric, shibori dyeing, fabric collage, bead embellishment, and more.

What will you learn?
1. basic embroidery stitches
2. fabric surface treatment
3. design and embellish an embroidered picture

Past Stitch and Surface students are welcome to return for a new adventure in fiber.

Please note that the Fleisher school store does not carry the materials needed for this classes. Places where you can purchase supplies are listed below.
AC MOORE: S. Columbus Blvd (Pier 70 shopping center) has all embroidery supplies but limited fabrics
Jomar: 22 Jackson St (behind Snyder Plaza, near Ikea and Target) discount fabrics upstairs
Fabric Row: 4th St between Bainbridge and Catharine St. wide range of fabrics
Gaffney’s Fabrics: 5401 Germantown Ave has wide variety of fabric and notions
Nimble Needle: 50D Tanner Street, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 good selection of threads
Rittenhouse Needlepoint: 18th & Chestnut on 2nd floor, great selection of threads, but $$
Beadworks: Passyunk and Bainbridge, from seed to novelty beads and jewelry supply

Online:
http://inaminuteago.com/stitchindex.html stitch dictionary with good diagrams
http://www.needlenthread.com/videos great how-to stitch videos
http://www.mrxstitch.com/ fun blog that culls the best of the stitch/craft world online
http://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org great resource for vintage needlework patterns including many alphabets

  • design/planning: sketchbook, and pencil/pens *
  • fabric: 1 fat quarter of plain colored cotton fabric (~1/4 yard)
  • embroidery floss: DMC embroidery floss and/or perle cotton in preferred colors
  • 6-8 inch embroidery hoop (wood or plastic)
  • embroidery needles and/or chenille needle
  • scissor

  • Items marked with an * are available for purchase in Fleisher’s school store. Members receive a 10% discount on art supply purchases.

Marie Elcin has been teaching in both the children and adult programs at Fleisher since 2007. She has a BFA from Moore College of Art and Design and a Master of Art Education from Tyler School of Art, Temple University. She is a practicing fiber artist with a focus on embroidery, surface design, and printmaking.