• To understand how handstitch has been used for artistic embellishment in both a contemporary and historical sense
• To create a surface/fabric base and apply decorative stitchery
• The history of handstitch including contemporary and historical embellishment techniques
• Basic stitching techniques to create a fabric base
• Techniques in finishing and hanging to final work

Course outline for the day:

Morning activity

• Judith will outline all health and safety information
• Judith will introduce the workshop by discussing the aims for the day and showing examples of stitching work
• Demonstration of how to make a fabric base to stitch into, followed by an introduction into creative handstitch and demonstration of different stitches
• Initial design ideas will be developed

Afternoon activity

• The group will review knowledge and skills acquired in the morning session
• The group will finalise their design ideas and begin final piece
• Judith will advise the group on hanging mechanisms and these will be applied
• The group will discuss the outcomes of the day and any areas for future development

After you book a place you will be emailed the full workshop outline which includes the material list and a list of the materials provided by the workshop.

To book a place, either visit the RBSA Gallery website or call us directly on 0121 236 4353.