New to embroidery? Savvy embroiderer looking for a new approach? This class is created for you! Join us in this 3-session series to learn techniques for free-styling with stitches on fabric. We will explore an intuitive way to start a textile art installation from scratch, including how to combine fabrics, colors, textures and specific stitches. You will learn how to develop a composition and then let serendipity lead the way! This workshop is suitable for artists of any skill level.

Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira, Textile Artist

Ages 18 and over (Adult)

This class will be held at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Thursdays, July 14-28, 1-3 p.m.

Supplies Needed For Class:

• Fabric Scissors
• Pins
• Embroidery Floss
• Cotton crochet yarn or pearl cotton in different colors and sizes
• Needles that fit your yarns and threads
• Various fabrics – only weaves, any colors, any patterns, scraps of fabrics are okay
• One 14” X 15” cotton linen (similar weight to a denim fabric) – any color to work as a background fabric

We are currently following local public health guidelines, so masks/face covers are not required at this time.