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Fees are payable on registration. Full refund if the class is canceled; no refund if the student cancels within one week of the first class. There is a $25 cancellation/rescheduling fee. For more information or to register for a class, please contact Sara Leigh at 703.255.3310 or webmail@scarletthread.com.
Spring/Summer 2008 Classes
Beginning Level
Introduction to Surface Embroidery
Instructor: Jill Nedeau
1 session, $50 + kit
June 8, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Class limited to six students
Learn a few basic embroidery stitches in preparation for learning how to do stumpwork and silk ribbon embroidery: straight stitch, back stitch, French knot, outline and stem stitch, chain stitch, and buttonhole. This class is a prerequisite for “Stumpwork.”
Beginning Punchneedle: Merrey Design Seashell
Instructor: Joan Melberger
2 sessions, $50 (includes kit)
June 14 & 21, 10 am–12 pm or
July 9 & 16, 6:30–8:30 pm or
Aug. 3, 10 am–12 pm & Aug 13, 6:30–8:30 pm
Class limited to six students
Learn the proper technique for threading a punchneedle and punching a simple, colorful design. Once you’ve mastered a few steps, you’ll be hooked! Fee includes fabric with printed design, floss, and doodle cloth. Students will need to purchase a punchneedle and hoop at the first session, or bring their own.
Introduction to Stumpwork
Instructor: Jill Nedeau
2 sessions, $50 + kit
June 25 & August 6, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Class limited to six students
Prerequisite: Some stitch knowledge or "Introduction to Surface Embroidery"
Just what is stumpwork, and how is it done? In this class you’ll learn some basic stitches and elements to create a sampler that can be drawn from to stitch a simple stumpwork piece. The following stitches will be taught: bullion knot, covered beads, needle weaving, whipped spider, cast on, and padded satin. Please bring the following to class: Needle threader, sharp embroidery
scissors, a place for pins (cushion or box), #2 pencil, a small ruler, and a hoop at least 5”.
Beyond Beginning: The Next Step
Instructor: Ellice Kark
2 sessions, $50 + kit
July 12 & 26, 9 am–12 pm
Class limited to six students
Start stitching on linen while creating Elizabeth Design’s Bee Kind. Learn or refresh your technique for stitching over two along with some specialty stitches
Beginning Cross-Stitch
Instructor: Sara Leigh Merrey or Ellice Kark
By Appointment — $15
Get started on a simple project of your choosing. Working one-on-one, learn the basics of cross-stitch and complete the piece on your own.
Stitching on Linen
Instructor: Sara Leigh Merrey or Ellice Kark
By Appointment — $15
Ready to step up from Aida? Linen, Lugana, and Jobelan open up a world of color and finish. Learn techniques of stitching over two. Fee includes fabric, floss, and needle.
Intermediate and Advanced Level
Fun with Canvaswork: Laura Perin’s Amethyst Dreams