We're really excited to be hosting this Thread Painting workshop with the wonderfully engaging & hugely talented Sarah Spencer! This class will see participants engage in this highly relaxing/inspiring art - here's Sarah to tell you all about it!…

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Introduction by Sarah:-

Take your stitching skills in a fun and creative new direction in this innovative new class! During this three hour workshop, I’m going to show you how I translate my simple ink drawings into stitched thread paintings. I’ll break down my process, sharing my tools and tricks every step of the way.

 

Together, we’ll create simple drawings in a subject matter of your choosing. I’ll share tools to take away any anxiety around drawing, breaking down the process into a logical, step-by-step formula. Next, we’ll stitch our drawings onto raw cotton canvas using free-motion stitching, and we’ll finish with a demonstration on stretching  your thread painting onto a wooden frame for display.

 

During the class, I’ll also share my technique for working with acrylic paint to create mixed-media thread paintings. NOTE: I’ve included the painting supplies as optional material requirements, so you may choose to create your artwork either with OR without paint. I will demonstrate the painting technique during class, though fir your artwork, please allow the paint to dry before stitching. This will be an action packed three hours that will have you working with fabric and thread in a whole new way! I can't wait to welcome you aboard...

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What you will learn on this Online Interactive Workshop:-

In this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Create a simple drawing of a subject of your choosing

• Scale your drawing to any size

• Work with acrylic paint and artist mediums to create stitchable paintings

• Use free-motion stitching to “draw” with the sewing machine

• Mount your thread painting to a wooden frame for a professional presentation

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Skill Level for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

Beginner - able to work their own sewing machine

 

Material requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

• Pencil, paper, and a fine black marker or brush pen (for drawing)

• Reliable heat or water-soluble markers (I use Madame Sew heat eraseable pens)

• 28wt black cotton thread (I use Aurifil)

 

Optional:

• Lightbox

• Inexpensive projector (can come in handy, but not necessary for this workshop)

 

Optional Painting and Framing Supplies (found at your local artists’ supply store):

• Artist’s acrylic paint in colours of your choosing

• Plastic sheet or tarp (for keeping your workspace clean)

• Paint brushes in a variety of sizes (inexpensive ones are fine)

• Winsor & Newton Acrylic Flow Improver

• Golden GAC 100

• Matte medium

• Empty containers for water

• Pre-stretched canvas in your desired size (such as these)

• Staple gun and staples

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Fabric requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-​

• ½ meter 6-8oz cotton canvas (this will be enough for multiple projects, depending on the size) 

 

Equipment requirements for this Online Interactive Workshop:-

• Sewing Machine capable of Free-Motion stitching. For most home sewing machines, this is simply the capacity to drop the feed dogs

• Free-Motion Foot (open toe or closed toe, as per your preference)

• Iron

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Pattern Information relevant to this Online Interactive Workshop:-

None! We will be playing & exploring!...​

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Tickets for this Online Interactive Workshop (via the Zoom platform) will be limited and allocated on a first-come/first-served basis! Any free pattern and other information, relevant to this course will be forwarded to you after booking and approximately 5 days before the course date.

The ticket price of £40.00 is based on ONE person attending this three-hour crafting class.

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This CraftyMonkies online interactive workshop is being broadcast from the United Kingdom and the class time given is based on British Summer Time (BST). We advise you check via Google Search (or similar) to see corresponding start-time in YOUR location!

Here's a great world time zone reference:-

https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/

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Ordering MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT Online For Any Class/Workshop!

Please ensure you book your place & order any materials/fabrics/equipment online in plenty of time ahead of course dates.

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Are you not able to attend this class due to living in a different time-zone? Are you otherwise engaged on the date of this workshop? Well, we have excellent news! This class is being recorded and a link will be sent to all classmates a few days after the class, so you can watch in your own time!

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You can either attend live or wait for the RECORDING to be sent a few days after the event for you to watch for 60 days. As long as you buy a ticket you can attend or just be sent the recording!