Spend the weekend 鈥楧rawing with Stitch鈥� with an embroidery workshop. Participants will complete this course with an understanding of how to sew over a dozen different embroidery stitches that can be used in a variety of ways. Using the techniques learnt during the workshop you will create an individual embroidered artwork.
Throughout the weekend, participants will learn how to draw with stitch using a variety of embroidery stitching techniques which involve; outline, border, detached and filling stitches.
Whilst developing your own sample of stitch techniques, Camban Studio will also share with you several examples of work created by inspirational stitch artists working with such techniques.
Following this, you will be introduced to both concepts of colour and composition. You are then invited to design your own composition using the techniques learnt.
Together you will plan your own designs with the aim to produce your own embroidered artwork. The workshop will finish with a group feedback session reflecting on the artworks you have individually created.
Learning Methods
This course will be delivered on campus over Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 - 16:30 each day.
Activity Summary
- Minimum of 8 students, maximum of 12 in the group
- 12 hours of teaching in total over 2 days. 9:30 - 16:30 each day with a 30 minute lunch break and 15 minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.
Assessment
This course is not formally assessed.
Staff Delivering on this Course
Camban Studio
Camban Studio was founded in 2018 by designer Fiona Hall. The name originates from the designers family Clan 鈥楥hisholm鈥� who owned the land that surrounded the Camban Bothy during the 15th to mid 19th centuries.
Inspired by the natural beauty of her own home landscape in Scotland, Hall continues to share her passion for design using colour, texture, print and pattern. She combines these with beautiful materials to both design and construct local products from her studio which is part of the Deemouth Artist Studios based in Torry, Aberdeen.
Deemouth Artist Studios
Studios for artists, designers and makers situated within the Deemouth Business Centre in Torry. Exhibition support services are also available to both tenants and non-tenants.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
This workshop is suitable for beginners.
Required Age
All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of the course.
For Academic Year 2022/2023
Course fee: 拢160 per person
The fee is to be paid as part of sign up process and prior to workshop date.
After completing the registration form, you will be directed to the payment page. Your place on the course is not confirmed until payment has been received. If you have any difficulties locating the payment link or if you have registered for this course but have not completed the payment form, please contact us for a direct link to pay which will bypass registration.
Additional Costs
Essential core materials are provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, however participants should bring their own lunch as most catering outlets on campus are closed during the weekend.
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Course Cancellation
If minimum participant numbers for this course are not met, the course will be cancelled and participants will receive a full refund.
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in advance. For further information see:
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