This class will run on 12th June 2013.
This class is now full. Please leave a comment if you want to go on the list for the next time it runs.
Sumptuous surfaces explores the wonders of highly textured freeform contemporary hand embroidery while also developing design skills.
Over a six week period students are guided through the process of developing their own design, as well as being introduced to techniques used in freeform textured hand embroidery.
Students are encouraged to create their own design and make one or two small hand embroidered panels. I suggest students work on fabric postcards as this size enables students to complete a small design exercise. However if people want to work larger it is their choice.
The course is suitable for beginners to advanced stitchers as you can work at your own skill level.
Working in Monotone and Colour
The course is divided into 2 blocks of 3 weeks each. The first section of the course deals with designing highly textured pieces in monotone. The second section of the course builds on that knowledge and students design and work a piece using colour.
Throughout the six week course key concepts in design are covered such as, composition, shape, geometrical and organic shape, space, handling positive and negative space, scale, density, weight, line, movement, direction and texture.
Throughout the course I have focused intensely on texture as design element. Understanding texture is key in the textile arts. An area of interest can be created because it is heavily textured, complex and intricate. Texture is also the element that separates textiles from arts such as drawing or painting. In both drawing and painting texture is represented whereas in textiles we have the option of representing texture or actually working the physicality of texture. In other words the surface can be manipulated in a physical way not just represented. This aspect of textiles sets it apart as a medium.
All my courses are written to be used long after the course is finished. I understand that sometimes life gets in the way and some students are not able to stitch along in the 6 week period. For anyone who finds themselves in this position the teaching material provided will enable you to work through the ideas in a self paced manner.
Course Outline
Weeks 1-3
The first week is an introduction to the design process. The same basic process is used to design everything. This process is often described in three steps, Concept, Form and Content. Key principals of design are covered in order to develop a design for a monotone piece of embroidery. I cover where to look for design ideas and how to develop them using composition, shape, geometrical and organic shape, space, handling positive and negative space, scale, density, weight, line, movement, direction and texture.
In weeks two and three we deal with techniques that can bring your project to fruition. In these two weeks we look at the nuts and bolts of stitching, thread choice, working with textured stitching, found objects and beads.
Weeks 4, 5 and 6
Colour is a huge topic so I have devoted a week to it. In week 4 once again we return to the design process and work up a design in colour. Once again we are exploring ideas on paper or in a visual journal only this time we are dealing with colour principals and design combined. New designs are explored and worked up with an eye to creating them over the final two weeks.
In these last two weeks you give form to your concept. In this time block you learn to handle colour as well as combining the skills learnt in the first section of the course.
Some students may wish to simply treat everything made in this course as design exercises. That is fine. Other students may wish to tackle other subjects. This is also fine as I actively encourage all students to learn and develop in their own manner and it makes for an interesting class!
Requirements List:
At least 2 pieces of 26 or 28 count even weave linen in cream, off white or antique white each measuring 9 x 9 inches
Threads:
In weeks 1-3 you will need a selection of threads in one colour range in order to work in monotone.
I have found working in cream, white, bone and natural muted tones in this time block to be an advantage to most students. This is just a suggestion, it is not necessary. If students want to work in another colour they are free to do so. Whatever the colour, you will need perle threads in sizes 5, 8, and 12. I also suggest a good selection of hand embroidery threads, in fine and medium weights, such as silk threads, rayon ribbon floss, crewel wool yarns, and Coton a Broder.
Please note I have said “selection of threads”. There is no need to go to great expense buying every thread listed but you need a variety of threads that have different textures, thickness and sheen. It’s the contrast that is important and I am trying to get new stitchers away from using just stranded cotton. You will definitely need a range of colours in DMC perle threads in sizes 5, 8, and 12
For the second section of the course you will need a selection of coloured hand embroidery threads, in fine and medium weights, such as perle cottons, silk threads, rayon ribbon floss, overdyed and hand dyed threads (Caron Watercolors, and Caron Waterlillies are ideal), crewel wool yarns, and Coton a Broder. Thicker threads for couching to the surface of the fabric are also used. Once again you do not need every thread on this list just a small range will be suitable.
A selection of beads such as seed beads, bugle beads, round and ring spacer beads between 5mm and 20 mm. Interesting feature beads that are between 10 – 25 mm in size and have a large hole in the middle are useful. Have some heishi or hishi beads to hand. Small round, dome shaped bead caps are useful.
In highly textured embroidery beads of of all sorts are fun to use. There is a wide range to choose from. Materials of wood, bone, shell, clay, soapstone, beads made of seed pods, coconut shell, and stone lend themselves to being incorporated in these projects. Items like sliced shells larger donut beads, bead disks and donuts are wonderful to include in this type of project.
Needles:
Chenille Needles (size 22 – 26)
Tapestry Needles (size 20 – 26)
Embroidery/Crewel Needle (size 7-10)
Milliners/Straw Needle (size 3-9)
Beading needles
Other:
Usual hand sewing equipment such as embroiderers hoop, scissors etc.
Notebook, visual journal or folder in which to keep design exercises, ruler, and quilters marking pencil that is easily removed from your work, dress makers carbon, tracing paper.
Price
$60.00 US for 6 lessons
Start Date
12th June 2013
Class Requirements
- Lessons are in PDF format and you will need Adobe reader to view them. The PDF reader is provided free by Adobe from the Acrobat reader site
- You need to be able to join and access the yahoo class group
- You need to be able to down load files of up to 10 megs from the class area
Special Important stuff … PLEASE read before you buy.
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Please note once the classes have started and you have downloaded the lessons there is no refund on a digtal product.
To secure a place in the class
Once the class is purchased you have a place.
If you are interested in this class in the future please contact me as I limit the number of student in a class and keep a waiting list. You may want to join my announcement only newsletter Sharon B’s Stitching News is used to let people know about challenges, community events, classes and really, really good stuff!
Hola soy española, estoy interesada en el curso, pero la traducción de google no siempre es buena. Tengo cuenta en google. ¿puedo acceder al curso?, ¿ que dificultades puedo encontrar?. Gracias y un saludo. Ana Aranda
Ana the course is provided in pdf documents so google translate can not work with these so I do not recommend you take the course if you cant read English well.
Ana el curso se ofrece en los documentos PDF para traductor Google no puede trabajar con ellos, así que no recomendamos tomar el curso si no puedes leer bien el Inglés.
Hi Sharon
Could you put me on your waiting list for this class pleasel
Love n hugs belinda
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Sharon,meu ingles não é excelente,mas quero muito fazer estas aulas.Sou louca pelo seu bordado ,sua textura é maravilhosa.Acho que com a ajuda da minha filha que é fluente em ingles vou aprender muita coisa .Vou arrisc ar e me inscrever.O que você acha?
Thank you
Mariainez I think I understand what you have asked as I ran your comment through google translate. I am sorry but you really need to understand English to take the crazy quilting class at there is much in about design and some of the ideas are complex to explain. I will send you an email too
Wondering if there is any chance to get on a waiting list for this class. I didn’t realize it would fill up-guess I misunderstood that there was going to be a limit to the number of students involved. Had it on my calendar to sign up/pay today. Would love to take it!! Your work is so beautiful.
Hi Janell, yes there is always a waiting list as I limit the number so I can respond to each person. I believe if people are going to learn online they do need a considered reply – if classes are too large I dont manage to do it.?Anyway I have added you to the list. Basically those on a waiting list and my newsletter members get emailed a week before I announce classes on my blog so they get first pick. I have also emailed you
multto interesant il modo de insegnare io sono specializata in merletti mi piacerebe conosersi e insegnare anche a me questo modo come fai tu tramite internet io non so uzare bene il pc della tua gentileza non e un pesso a me piace tantto lavorare con argento fare gioieli
Francisca – you need to be able to read and write English for these classes I am sorry
scuzatima dar traductorul nu traduce bine cea ce scri eu am fost corecta
When is the next class?
Hi Nancy the next class will be towards the end of the year as it is running now. I sent you an email about it
Sharon – I’ve just discovered you through EGA’s site. I love your site and emails. Please add my name to the waiting list for this course.
Laurel I sent you an email to say I have added you to the class waiting list. It should be in you email in box
Sharon,
What a surprise to find such a mine of embroidery to dig from!
What a work you have done!
Please add my name to the waiting list for “Sumpttuous Surface Embroidery”
Hi Ann-Mari I have added you to the list and sent you an email
Life got in my way and I was not able to physically do the exercises. However, I am thoroughly enjoying reading the lessons and the back and forth comments. Sharon, you do a fantastic job! Looking forward to the encrusted quilting!
Thank you Sharon for the Sumptuous Surface Embroidery class – i really did learn so very much and you gave such wonderful direction to everyone who asked for help, it was really worthwhile.
Hi Sharon, and everyone,
I did learn so much during the last weeks. Alle the lessons are very well structured, easily to understand and provide a real source of information. Every single question is answered, one gets a lot of useful tips and Sharon always encourages people! I know I will often re- read the lessons and find new important advices for me. Thank you, Sharon, you are a wonderful teacher and most important I had much fun and still have!
Sharon, your sumptous surface embriodery class was the best. It was well written and easy to understand. I enjoyed your responces to everyone and positive suggestions. I especially loved everyones projects and how they stitched them and brought them to life. I will retire soon and then learn how to post pictures of my work. I jumped at the chance to sign up for your next class as well! I just want to tell you how much I have expanded my stitching with your TAST classes as well. you have opened my mind to creativity! Thank You
Hello Sharon, even though I haven’t finished my embroidery I would like to say a big thank you for all the hard work that you have put into the class preperation, I know I will read it often. Best Wishes Jenny
This is an excellent class! The written material is comprehensive and well structured. The on-line group was invaluable for this course. Photos could be shared and questions asked. I am grateful to those who asked the questions I did not think of and for Sharon’s instructions and suggestions. I process information and work very slowly which is one of the reasons I really like on-line classes. I can follow along quietly without feeling pressured to have completed something in a limited time. It is also great to have the Flickr group set up so that I can post pictures when I do finally finish my projects. Thank you Sharon
I would like to thank you, Sharon, for the SSE class. I had no idea what I was getting in to and have had no time to do any constructive work even so I have learnt a great deal thanks to your excellent lesson. Having been one of the ‘silent’ ones I did read all the postings and looked at most of the photo’s, thanks to all who did share, those too have helped me and taught me a lot.
Thanks all as I really enjoy teaching this class and I am pleased you enjoyed it and its even better when you learn something along the way too !
This is an excellent class and I really enjoyed it. I consider myself an intermediate/advanced stitcher, but was challenged and stretched in this class. Thanks Sharon!
A wonderful course run by an excellent teacher! I learned a tremendous amount about how to design my own work and feel that I now have theories in which to frame my practise. But more than that, I learned new techniques and completed two pieces of embroidery of which I can be immensely proud. Thanks again Sharon – now looking forward to the next course.
I would like to be on the waiting list for the next sumptuous surface embroidery class. You have a wonderful website, so much beautiful embroidery.
Sharon Please add my name to the waiting list for this course. Love your work and TAST 2012
Hi Anni have emailed you confirmation of this message and put you on the list too
Wow, I must have slept through the announcement of this class. Please put me on waiting list for the next Sumptuous Surface class.
I just sent you an email confirming you are on the list
please add me to the mailing list for your next class. Will just beginning embroidery skills be sufficient to participate in this class? Or does one need to be an expert?
Hi Jeanette I just sent you an email but I wanted to say if have the basic stitches you should be OK. That said, I have had people who have just done cross stitch before and they have thoroughly enjoyed the class. It is a personality thing if you are happy to jump in and try stuff you will have fun.
Hi
I am currently taking your crazy quilt class which I love. Please add my name to the sumptous surface class.
Thanks Pat
Pat I have added your name to the list and just sent you an email. I am pleased you are enjoying the class.
Hi Sharon
Love your work, blog and all that you offer. I’m working on catching up with TAST, but I am VERY interested in your surface design class. May I please get on the waiting list? Thanks!
Season
I have added you to the class list and just sent an email.
Hi Sharon,
Can you put my name on the waiting list for the Sumptuous surface embroidery?
Thank you
Anne-Marie I have added you to the list and sent you an email
Please add me to the waiting list too!
Thanks
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hello Sharon
could you please add me to the waiting list too?
thanks
regards
Flo
Hi Flo have added you to the list and just sent an email too!
Hi Sharon – I have been following your website for a while and would love to be put on the waiting list for this class, whenever you get around to offering it again. Thanks!
I just joined your Yahoo group to keep updated, specifically to be notified when this class is offered again. I’d love it if you could add me to the waiting list. Thanks!
Leah I have just sent you an email to say that I added you to the list.
Hi Sharon
Is it too late to go on the waiting list for this course? If not, please put my name down. Thank you.
Jay I have sent you an email to say you have been aded to the waiting list
Can you recommend any books on this beautiful embroidery?
please add me to your sumptous surface class’s waiting list, thank you.
Laureen you are on the list I will email you when its available.
Hello Sharon,
Am very interested in your Sumptuous surface embroidery class ! thanks for putting me on the list… hope I won’t have to wait for ages, as I can see we are a lot of persons being highly interested in it !! Real thanks to you for all your sharings
Please put me on the list for this class please.
Hi Sharon
I am hoping to join your sumptuous embroidery class at the end of the year. Been wanting to do this for 2 years already, I hope I can find the time now while working full time.
Allyson I wrote you an email as it is available now
HI Sharon
i was on the list for this class, is it always good?
excuse my english
regards
Florence
Flo I wrote you and email with last weeks email saying you were offered a place if you wanted one.
I want to take your class but I only have an iPad. I also am not too computer savvy. I do not have adobe & don’t think I can adapt to your format. Please help so that I can join in your fun!!! Thank you sooo much!!!
Mary I wrote you an email. The lessons are delivered in PDF files and since you can read PDF files on an ipad you should be fine. You need an adobe reader but I have had lots of peopel do their lessons on a ipad.
Hi Sharon, it looks like your waiting list may be full too, but if it isn’t, please put me down for the next class. It sounds like a great class. Hugs, Dean
The sumptuous surface class is on sale now (so I am not taking a waiting list) It is selling fast however, so if you want to book a place you need to buy it.
I have taken both of these classes in the past and wondering if you have updated the materials? Would I get new information if I retake that classes?
Thanks,
Nina
Hi Nina I wrote you an email but no the class is the same.
hello Sharon,
I’d like to join your class of somptuous embroidery, is it still available ?
thanks!
Regards
Maria Paula
Maria I just sent you an email as it is still available.
Darn, I missed it! Please add my name to the wait list .
Looking forward to take the class in the future.
Thanks
Sheila
Can I be put on the waiting list? Thanks!
Could you put me on the waiting list the next time you offer the class? Thanks.
Please place me on your waiting list.
Thank you
Please add me in the waiting list ,thanks
uma srinivasan
could I be notified when you have another class ? This is exactly what im looking for… Great work ..
This is the class i will join. I am gratefull if you add me to your waitinglist.
I have added you and sent you an email
I would be interested in being on the list the next time you teach this class.
HI Nancy I have added you to the list and just sent you an email.
Sharon~
Please put me on your waiting list for this class. Thanks.
Hi Mary I have put you on the list and I just sent you an email about it
Please put me on the list for the next class. Thanks!
Hi Connie I have just sent you an email to say you are on the list
I would like to be put on the waiting list for sumptuous surface embroidery
Surface embroidery class please. Thanks, Nina
Please put me on the list for your next sumptuous surface embroidery class.
Thanks!
Hi Sharon,
Please add me to your sumptous surface class’s waiting list. Looks as if it’s a pretty long list!
Cheers,
Amanda
I would love to be on the waiting list for your next sumptuous surface embroidery class! (I don’t suppose you’ve considered writing a book on the subject? Or self-publishing your class notes?)
Just found you and your wonderful website.It all started with Allie Aller’s book for Christmas and I have been searching the web ever since. I would love to take your Sumptuous Surface Embroidery class and also your Encrusted Crazy Quilt class. I know that they are both full now so in the meantime I will set up a Paypal account and collect my supplies. I did some crazy quilting many years ago but the whole concept has changed and is so much more wonderful now. Thank you. Ruth
I just found your website today and I would love to be a part of your sumptuous surface embroidery class. I have embroidered for over 30 years and would like to participate in the next class. Thank you.
Your work is stunning. What a opportunity. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. I would appreciate your teaching. I have a background with handwork. Thank you.
Have enjoyed looking around your website and would like to put my name on the waiting list for the Sumptuous Surface Embroidery course. Many thanks.
I have just sent you an email Sue and added you to the list
Would like to join your class
I would love to join your class when a spot is available Roma
Could I be on the list for the next available class?
Thanks
Brigitte
Hi Brigitte I have added you to the list
Hi Sharon,
I would love to join when next you run the Sumptuous Surface Embroidery class. Please put me on your waiting list.
Thanks
Maria
Maria I added you to the list you will hear from when the class becomes available.
please put me on the waiting list for this course.
Hello Sharon I would love to be included in the next class for Sumptuous Surfaces.
Thank you
Helen
I just stumbled across you website. I would love to be put on your wait list for the next Sumptuous Surfaces class.
Can you put my name on the waiting list for the Sumptuous surface embroidery?
Sharon,
Please let me know when you offer your next Sumptuous Surface Embroidery class. If I am available I would love to take your class!
can you please let me know when the next sumptuous surface workshop on line will be.
thanks
wendy
Wendy I have written you an email
Sharon: I would like to be added to the waiting list for the Sumptuous Surface Embroidery class. Thanks so much.
Thanks I have added you to the list and I sent you an email
Sharon,
May I please be added to the waiting list for the Sumptuous Surface Embroidery class?
Thank you,
Beth
Beth I have you on the list and wrote you an email
Please sign me up on the waiting list
Please put me on the list for this class Sharon.
Hi Sharon it is, it is the bear and she has come out of the den to play wiv ya. Can u imagine all of the people I have just worried by that sentence Sharon, Im in whoohooo. Next time I will look at the dates on the above emails, I assumed the places were all taken VBG
Love n hugs bear xoxoxoxo
Hi Bear – big smile and a big wave
Please put me on the waiting list for this class
I would love to take your sumptuous surface embroidery class but your June class is not a fit with my schedule. Would you please put me on your wait list for the next time you offer it? Thank you!
Hello:)
Please put me on the waiting list for this class.
Thank you.
Mary ann I have just sent you an email as this class is available – just scroll down the page and buy the class and you are booked.
Just signed up for the class! Looking forward to it
hello Sharon,
pls sign me in for this if i am not too late for signups.
looking fwd to learn this from u.
Riddhi
Pune, India
Riddhi I wrote an email to you – it should be in your inbox
I’m booked! I look forward to the class!
I used a different email to pay for the class…
I’d love to be on your waitlist for the next offering of this class! thanks so much!
Lacelady I just wrote you an email as I may have a drop out of this class. Check your in box
This inspires me; may I be in the next available series of Sumptuous Surface Embroidery class?
Thank you very much.
Lydia I placed you on the list and sent you an email (for both class requests)
I would also like to be added to the waiting list! It seems I always miss the sign up date by just a week or so and it fills up fast! Good for you, sad for me!
Sharon, pls put me on the list for SSE. Thank you!
Please place me on the wait list. I didn’t sign up for this class earlier because I was going to be traveling for several weeks during the class schedule.
Thank you
Mary
I would like to enroll for the next scheduled embroidery class. Please notify me via email when enrollment begins. Thanks.
Hi! I would like to be on the waiting list for this class. Thank you. It sounds wonderful!
dear Sharon
could you please put me on the waiting list for this course. I’m having such a ball with the studio journal course and I am looking forward to being a part of this one too.
kind regards,
Julie