Class with Anna Lang
TWO DAY CLASS
Sunday 22 March and
Saturday 28 March
Stumpwork embroidery, as we know it, is predominantly a decorative style of raised embroidery, that employs detached elements which are stitched on a separate piece of fabric. These elements are usually worked around pieces of wire and then are applied to the background embroidery to give a 3-dimensional effect.
In the workshop we will be stitching the individual petals and leaves (the raised elements), using wire which will then be incorporated into the background fabric embroidery. To give a realistic look to the rose, students will learn how to incorporate thread painting on the petals and leaves.
There will be an option for students who don’t wish to incorporate thread painting in their rose.
Skill level: Basic knowledge of stitches is required
Please bring the following items to the class:
- 25 cm square of background fabric. The required size of this fabric will depend on the intended use for the finished piece. To prepare, overlock the edges.
- Piece of Lawn or Homespun the same size as the background fabric. To prepare, overlock the edges.
- 25cm square of cream homespun for the detached leaves.
- TWO 18 cm embroidery hoops. One for the main embroidery piece and another for the detached embroidery
- DMC stranded cotton no 987, 988, 989 and 164 โ one skein of each
- Cosmo Stranded cotton no 480, 480A, 481A, 8001 and 482 โ one skein of each
- A pair of small, sharp scissors to cut out Stumpwork petals and leaves. These scissors can also be used to cut embroidery threads.
- An old pair of scissors or small wire cutters for cutting the metal wires.
- Packet of size 3 to 9 Crewel or Straw needles
- One Chenille needle, either 16 or 18
- 0.5 propelling pencil
- White sewing thread, any type.
General Class Information
Located in The EGQ Guild Rooms
Map UnavailableAccessibility
There are 4 steps at the entrance to the building and the ground floor area, as a result, wheelchair access is difficult and not recommended. Classes are usually held in the upstairs room which can only be accessed via the stairs.
Getting Here
- Free parking is available on Saturday and Sunday in Warry, Kennigo and Love Streets (behind the Guild).
- Fortitude Valley train station is a 5-minute walk away (exit via Brunswick Street).
- Numerous bus routes service Fortitude Valley. The closest stop, adjacent to the Guild building, is Brunswick Street at St Pauls Terrace, stop 5.
Your equipment
The Guild accepts no responsibility for difficulties with, or damage to your equipment.
Cancellation Policy
If a class is cancelled by the Guild all fees paid will be refunded. No refunds will be given for cancellations within two weeks of the class date. If more than two weeksโ notice is given, a refund will be offered, less $20 administration fee. Payment for kits will not be refunded but, if already purchased, the kit can be collected from the Guild rooms.
