The Art of Japanese Boro Stitching with April Sproule
Tuition: $165/Members $185/Non-Members
Class Dates: Sept. 28-29, 2024
Times: 9:30 – 4:30 PM with a 1 hour lunch break.
Place: Pacific Textile Arts classroom
Number of Students: Minimum: 10 Max:20
Materials: No materias fee, see Student Materials List
Student Materials List, bring to class :Download the Art of Japanese Boro Stitching student supply list HERE
Class Description:
Skill Level: Basic hand stitching skills, suitable for all skill levels.
In 19th century Japan, textiles were a valued commodity. Japanese Boro Stitching originated then as a way for people to extend the life of their worn-out textiles by repurposing them into things like floor coverings, clothing, and bed coverings. The worn fabrics scraps were held together using small stitches known as Boro Stitching. Those fabrics or scraps you’ve saved to use for “something special“ will be perfect for this project. Now is the perfect time to raid your stash and make something wonderful with those treasures. You will make a small scroll or wall hanging, approximately 9” x 18”.
You will be captivated by the Boro Stitching process as the beauty of your stitches and the feel of the texture magically begin to emerge on your cloth. Becoming immersed in the stitching, you’ll soon discover the calming effect of this lovely practice. All your stitching will be done by hand without an embroidery hoop. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
We will cover:
Color and design options
Workflow and construction techniques for hand piecing
Finishing ideas for your scroll
You will learn:
Hand embroidery without a hoop
A variety of mending and decorative stitches
Development of different patterns using basic stitches
BIO:
April Sproule is an artist who loves to work with textiles. With a strong background in design, sewing, and quilting, she has been a full-time award winning studio artist at Sproule Studios for many years. In her workshops, April has a knack for making even the most difficult tasks seem simple as she leads students through a progression of techniques for painting and embellishing textiles. She shares her personal treasure trove of sewing and design skills while strongly encouraging participants to develop their own unique creative style. Through her exuberant and supportive teaching style, your sewing repertoire will be elevated to a new level. Read more about this workshop on her website below.
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