Here's
what "Getting Stitched on the Farm Classes" I have planned for 2014.
All classes are from 9:30 to 4:30. Lunch, beverages, and snacks
provided. There may be a "Supplies Fee" depending on the class.
Payment is by Paypal at check-out.
If this doesn't work for you, I can take credit cards if you call me. Please e-mail me and I can make arrangements for a credit card sale via a telephone call.
Mother and Child Beginning Embroidery
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Hours: 9:30 to 4:30
This early in the summer date will give you and your child many days to stitch as the summer progresses.
Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC.
See this page for Where to Stay ideas.
See this page for Directions to the Farm.
Beginner Embroidery for Adult and Child: Embroidery is such a special craft that is very accessible to children. In fact, it is the very first needlecraft that I learned. I can't tell you how many hours I spent stitching during the summers when I was a child and teen. I loved (and still do love) it so much, I wrote the book Kids Embroidery (STC 2004).
•This class is designed for a mother, grandmother or adult to be accompanied by one child.
•You and your young person will have a lovely day in the country learning to stitch, seeing the animals, and eating a farm-raised lunch.
•This class is a great chance to spend a very special day for two which will make a lifelong memory.
•The child should be at least 9 years old and interested in learning to stitch.
•Includes tour of farmhouse, farm and conversation about living and working on a sheep farm.
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Class includes: Basic embroidery supplies including needle, cotton and wool embroidery thread, fabric and felt to stitch on.
What you need to bring: Scissors, your own colors of embroidery floss if you are picky or passionate about a color! No guarantees I will have your favorite color.
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| Sample bookmarks |
Class fee: $265 per couple - includes supplies as above, beverages, snacks and farm-raised lunch.
There will be no refunds for this workshop - Please know that you can make it before registering.
You will receive a registration form to be completed. Please note any dietary restrictions so I can plan accordingly.
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Beginning Crewel Embroidery
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Hours: 9:30 to 4:30
Includes snacks, beverages, and farm-raised lunch.
Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC.
See this page for Where to Stay ideas.
See this page for directions to the farm.
Crewel embroidery is one of the most satisfying and easiest to learn needlecrafts. The last big renaissance of crewel embroidery was the 1970's which was when I first learned to stitch. With the re-awakening of embroidery as a popular craft, crewel embroidery is experiencing a comeback. I wrote the book Colorful Stitchery which is being re-published in September of 2014. Come to the farm to learn this creative craft and spend the rest of your summer stitching and creating!
What will you make: We will make a sampler of stitches that you can turn into a small bag, pillow, or framed piece. Please keep checking my blog as I will be posting photos of my bag in progress.
What is included? Linen fabric to stitch on. Small selection of crewel wool. Crewel needle.
What do I need to bring: Scissors, portable Ott-lite with magnifying glass if you have difficulty seeing small things.
There will be other embroidery supplies available for sale at the end of the class.
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Price: $225 includes fabric and some thread. Extra supplies will be available for purchase.
Includes snacks, beverages, and farm-raised lunch.
There will be no refunds for this workshop - Please know that you can make it before registering.
You will receive a registration form to be completed. Please note any dietary restrictions so I can plan accordingly.
Embroidery on Knits
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| Fair Isle Check with embroidery overstitched on knits |
Hours: 9:30 to 4:30
Includes snacks, beverages, and farm-raised lunch.
Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC.
See this page for Where to Stay ideas.
See this page for directions to the farm.
What will you make: We will make a zippered embroidered bag which is a perfect size for knitting and sewing tools or cosmetics. You can also turn your embroidery into a pillow. I will be making a sample and posting it here soon.
Here are some posts with Student work:
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| Fair Isle knit sample decorated with embroidery |
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| past student work |
Price: $225 includes use of my worsted weight yarn stash while you are at the farm.
Includes snacks, beverages, and farm-raised lunch.
There will be no refunds for this workshop - Please know that you can make it before registering.
You will receive a registration form to be completed. Please note any dietary restrictions so I can plan accordingly.
Paint Your Own Lampshade
Hours: 9:30 to 4:30
Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC.
See this page for Where to Stay ideas.
See this page for directions to the farm.
Class Intro: Is your home full of plain white lampshades? Learn how to transform a plain white lampshade into a piece of art that will add a designer touch to your home. You can see many of my own painted lampshades on the Houzz.com website here.
•We will begin by talking about design.
•I will help you sketch motifs and designs on paper. If you have fear of drawing, do not worry - I will help.
•We will block out your design out on paper.
•You will begin painting. You should be able to complete your lampshade in the day. If not, I will send you off with a care package of paint to finish at home.
•Includes tour of farmhouse, farm and conversation about living and working on a sheep farm.
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| Samples of past student's lampshades |
Supply Fee: Paintbrushes and lampshades will be available for sale.
Class Size: Limited to 6 students
Cost: $225 includes paints, beverages, snacks and farm-raised lunch.
There will be no refunds for this workshop - Please know that you can make it before registering.
You will receive a registration form to be completed. Please note any dietary restrictions so I can plan accordingly.
Simple Fabric Printing
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Hours: 9:30 to 4:30
Includes snacks, beverages, and farm-raised lunch.
Our farm is 2 hours from Boston and 3 1/2 hours from NYC. See this page for Where to Stay ideas.
See this page for directions to the farm.
What will you learn and make?
•You will learn to design and print your own fabric using my favorite printing technique.
•We will begin by talking about design and what shapes and motifs are successful and why.
•You will make your very own foam printing blocks that you can take with you for further fabric and paper printing.
•You will learn how to print on cotton fabric and learn about the paints available for printing.
•You will make a printed fabric bag and fabric for a printed dishtowel or napkins. The fabric can also be turned into a pretty pillow for your sofa.
•Includes tour of farmhouse, farm and conversation about living and working on a sheep farm.
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Class Size: Limited to 6 students
Price: $225 includes snacks, beverages, and farm-raised lunch.
There will be no refunds for this workshop - Please know that you can make it before registering.
You will receive a registration form to be completed. Please note any dietary restrictions so I can plan accordingly.
