Stitchery Classes

All stitchery classes will be held at the Sparta United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

INTRODUCTION TO SASHIKO, a Stitching practice with Gail Clement

Beginner to Advanced

This introductory class provides an overview of Sashiko, the Japanese stitching and mending practice. The Instructorguides beginners in gaining basic skills and knowledge to apply this practice to both decorative and functional goods.Participants will practice the unshin method of stitching with palm thimble to complete a small sampler and coaster based on the Hitomezashi (grid based) Sashiko style.

Two sessions available (same class at two times)

Friday morning- $65.00 plus $45.00 Materials fee
Friday afternoon- $65.00 plus $45.00 Materials fee

FABRIC COLLAGE MEETS SLOW STITCHING with Beverly Dyer

Beginner and beyond

Learn how to create expressive, meditative fabric collages. Works can be fully abstract or representational with added inspiration with words printed on fabric. Techniques in slow stitching and embroidery will be added to the collage. Finished works will fit into a 5 x 7 colored mat for framing.

Friday afternoon - $60.00 plus $8.00 materials fee