Artist: Sarah R.

Project: Beginner Hand Embroidery Sampler 

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Description: Sarah begins each class talking about transfer methods (how to get patterns and your own illustrations on to fabric), and giving book and web resources for this information, so you can do further looking and exploring on your own. 

She teaches six basic stitches with explicit instruction. While the class is practicing each stitch she talks about the best uses for that stitch, (text, outline, can be used as a fill stitch, etc.), and encourages people to take notes and write down the info that would be most useful for them to have. She brings examples of her work so you can see how she's applied the stitches. 

The sampler is not finished in class. This is on purpose so you can go home to practice on your own. 

Skill Level: Beginner/Novice
Age:  12+
Availability: Most evenings and weekend mornings . Weekday mornings can be arranged on an as need basis. Will travel within a  25 mile radius from downtown Atlanta
Length: One (1) 2-hour session
Supply List and Materials needed: 
  • 6in. wooden embroidery hoop- $1.50
  • Hand embroidery needle- $.60
  • Thread scissors- $5.00-10.00 (not included in complete kit)
  • Assorted colors of stranded DMC embroidery
  • Floss/thread- $0.40/ea (5 colors included in complete kit)
  • Pre-printed pattern fabric- instructor will provide
  • Sampler guide- instructor will provide

A complete kit is $15
Pre-printed fabric & sampler guide- $10
Pricing:     Participants        One 2-hour session        
                            1                           $100.00 
                            2                           $125.00 
                            3                           $150.00 
                            4                           $175.00 
                            5                           $200.00 
                            6                           $225.00
                            7                           $250.00
                            8                           $275.00
(or artist will supply complete kit for $15.00 per person, or a pre-printed fabric & sampler guide for $10.00 per person.)

Project: Intermediate Hand Embroidery Sampler 

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Description: In this class we will get a bit deeper into the expansive world of embroidery. We will spend time talking about different types of thread and the best ways to store and care for thread. We will also talk a little more in depth about needles and choosing the best needle for your embroidery projects. This sampler builds on basic hand embroidery stitches (such as the back & chain stitches). I will teach 7 new stitches including:
  • Blanket stitch
  • Woven back stitch
  • Wagon wheel
  • Fly
  • Seed stitch
  • Heavy chain stitch
  • Fishbone!
This class is packed with new embroidery knowledge and plenty of great stitching practice! If you feel like you've been stuck doing three basic stitches for years, this is the class for you! 

Skill Level: Intermediate
Age:  12+
Availability: Most evenings and weekend mornings . Weekday mornings can be arranged on an as need basis. Will travel within a  25 mile radius from downtown Atlanta
Length: One (1) 2-hour session
Supply List and Materials needed: 
  • 6in. wooden embroidery hoop
  • Hand embroidery needle
  • Thread scissors
  • Assorted colors of stranded DMC embroidery
  • Floss/thread
  • Pre-printed pattern fabric- instructor will provide
  • Sampler guide- instructor will provide
Pricing:     Participants        One 2-hour session        
                            1                           $100.00 
                            2                           $125.00 
                            3                           $150.00 
                            4                           $175.00 
                            5                           $200.00 
                            6                           $225.00
                            7                           $250.00
                            8                           $275.00