Summer Garden Class:
Birch Tree

Live Online Class of 2× 2.5hr Sessions

£180.00

Please take a wander through the Birch trees on a warm evening in late summer...

Have you noticed how the evening sun lights up a Birch Tree, especially in early Autumn when their golden leaves sparkle against the backdrop of a bright blue sky?

This ‘mindfulness’ project is worked on a bright blue fabric repeating simple, but popular embroidery stitches using a range of silvery-grey stranded cottons for the tree trunk and branches, and a blend of yellowy-gold, burnt sienna and leaf green for the leaves, complimented with a scattering of Gilt spangles to catch the light.

Each kit contains a piece of fabric printed with the same minimal design lines to provide the embroiderer with just enough guidance within which to work the stitches.  Each completed design will be truly unique as the bark and leaves will be worked using a blend of thread colours selected by the individual embroiderer.  

Booking Closes July 12th for UK Students and June 28th for International Students.

Details…

aimed at:

BEGINNER/EXPERIENCED

This course is perfect for confident beginners with a little experience, and anyone who wishes to work a relaxing 'mindfulness' project

course at a glance:

SESSION ONE

How to frame up and prepare the fabric using Stab Stitches
Fly Stitch
Stem Stitch

SESSION TWO

Coral Stitch
Detached Chain
Attaching a Gilt Spangle
French Knots

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

15.5cm x 12.5cm

dates/times:

SCHEDULE
7.00 - 9.30PM (UK)

July 19, 26

All Stitch Sanctuary classes are either recorded in full or have pre-recorded demonstrations supplied for those students who cannot make specific dates.

requirements:

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
(Supplied by Student)

Sharp pointed embroidery scissors. 8in embroidery hoop, bright work lamp, magnifier

SPECIFIC MATERIALS
(Supplied by Teacher)

A full kit is included in the cost of the course

Students are saying…

  • Excellent Artist and Teacher

    Kelley’s classes are the best. I’ve taken two classes from her over two years. Her demonstrations are clear and easy to follow. She has perfected her on-line teaching style. I’ve found her to be kind and patient and she frequently throws in a little example or historic fact to keep things interesting.  My fellow students have ranged from beginners to advanced stitchers and I believe everyone has been happy with the instructions we’ve received. 

    Sherry S

  • Wonderful Goldwork

    I took Kelleys Goldwork sampler course which covered all aspects of Goldwork and a few extras such as how to mount your work. A well designed course, very well delivered and a lot of fun. It has definitely improved my Goldwork skills! Kelley is enthusiastic and very helpful.

    Barbara

  • What a Brilliant Experience!

    I've just finished the class portion of Kelley's Goldwork Sampler and I'm really sad it's over. I have done a number of 2 day classes in this technique over the last few years, but I found working in this manner (Zoom classes at fortnightly intervals over nearly a year, with video clips of the techniques available through the portal) meant that if you found there was something that didn't make sense later, you could check back, or more importantly, ask a question at the next lesson. I've picked up on a lot of tiny things that have led to some very satisfying improvements in the quality of my work, learned some really useful techniques, and got links to sources of otherwise hard to find equipment. (Especially useful as I'm located down under in New Zealand.) Thank you Kelly for a wonderful experience - I had a blast!

    Betty S