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Bird
Embroidery Class |
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presented
by Sylvia Gallagher |
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people have enjoyed looking at Sylvia Gallagher's embroidered
birds--on quilts, pictures, and shirts--and wondered how
she does it. For at least eight Saturday mornings, July
19 through Sept. 13, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to noon, she will
teach a workshop, sponsored by SEA AND SAGE AUDUBON, on
how to do this sort of embroidery. Participants will learn
how to select a bird picture, transfer it to cloth, select
thread colors, and do the stitches to bring the bird to
life. The stitches involved are mostly satin stitch and
a version of long-and-short stitch quite different from
that described in most western embroidery books. (It is
used in Asian embroidery; the Chinese call it "shan
tao.") Occasionally other stitches such as French
knots, outline stitch, and blanket stitch are used for
accents. Individualized instruction will allow the class
to accommodate all levels of embroidery skill--beginner
to expert--and all will find themselves learning new techniques.
You will be taught how to do any stitches you are unfamiliar
with--and maybe even a better way to thread a needle.
The cost for the class is $80.00 for new students, $50.00
for continuing students, who will need less assistance.
Repeaters are welcome. |
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the first session, beginners will learn and practice two
stitches and learn how to get started on their choice
of one of the class projects. Continuing students should
come ready to work on and receive help with a project. |
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the second session, Sylvia will present a a slide-illustrated
program, which has been presented to several embroidery
clubs. In this program she will take you step-by-step
through the entire process of converting to stitches a
painting or photograph of a bird. (This process is fully
applicable to subjects other than birds.) |
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class will be limited to 15 participants and will be cancelled
if fewer than eight people enroll. Please do not sign
up if you expect to miss more than two meetings. (Exceptions
may be made if there is room; call Sylvia after July 12.)
If you have not seen the introductory slide lecture, you
must attend the second meeting (July 26). There will be
a number of additional spaces for those who just want
to attend the July 26 slide lecture (cost $10.00). |
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class location is the Gallagher residence in Huntington
Beach. Send your reservation form, a check for the fee,
and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) to: Sylvia
Gallagher, 21562 Kaneohe Ln, Huntington Beach CA 92646.
Reservations must be postmarked no earlier than Jane 23
(2-day penalty for early reservations). Confirmations
and further information will be mailed July 12, along
with a map to the meeting place. |
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| Sylvia
will be away until early July; if you have questions,
put them in writing and send them with your reservation.
After she gets home, she'll get in touch with you--or
you can phone her at 714-962-8990. |
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| Click
here for
a copy of the reservation form which you will need to
print, fill out, and mail to Sylvia. |
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