A Strange Place for a Stitch is a 3-day intermediate to advanced workshop. Artist Danielle Clough will teach a small class her secret techniques to sew without fabric, as seen in her series What a Racket, which she has been building for 9 years.
You will learn to stitch on alternative surfaces. This workshop builds confidence in thinking outside of the pattern and material. Participants will explore colour through a variety of value and palette exercises. This will be followed by Stitch Play, which includes colour blending and creating dimension and texture with thread.
By the end of the workshop, participants discover their voice in colour while building skills to continue creating unique designs. Learn to embrace your creative voice while becoming more playful in finding unique surfaces for stitching.
Skill level:
This is an intermediate workshop on embroidery and materials. A general understanding of basic embroidery is helpful.
What will be provided?
Each person will receive an embroidery kit and Danielle will provide threads, fabric, pens, pencils and other goodies she thinks you may need. There is no rush with embroidery, so your bespoke take-home kit means you can keep the sewing going.
What do I need to bring?
Bring your phone! We will use this and explore how your everyday tool can help your creative process. If you have your favourite pencil or pens, bring them along too! But this is not a requirement.
When?
The workshop will occur three days in a row from Friday, July 25th through Sunday, July 27th. The workshop will be from 11:00am - 5:00pm each day with a meal break built into the daily schedule.
Do you have local recommendations if I am traveling?
YES! We know many of you will be traveling to Philadelphia for this workshop. Please email info@paradigm-gallery.com if you have any questions about traveling to Philadelphia, booking a hotel in the area, etc. We will also make sure to have plenty of food, art, and fun recommendations for you to enjoy while in Philadelphia for the workshop.
Basic to advanced sewing experience is required.
