Introduction to Embroidery with Jennifer Lamontagne Kirwin

Introduction to Embroidery with Jennifer Lamontagne Kirwin

Tuesday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 20 (6-8pm) on Zoom

$90 Member CAA; $110 General Admission

Want to learn embroidery or refresh your embroidery skills? Learn how to transfer patterns to fabric, basic embroidery stitches, and how to finish your hoop to hang on a wall. During this virtual workshop you will create a sampler to hang on your wall or keep for reference for your future embroidery projects. Choose from 3 patterns. Stitches taught include: running stitch, back stitch, split stitch, satin stitch, chain stitch, seed stitch, and french knots.

For inspiration check out this article about Contemporary embroidery artists!

February 6- Session 1: transfer a pattern, prep your embroidery floss, and start with your first stitches

February 20- Session 2: continue working on your project, learn more stitches, and complete your hoop's back to hang on a wall

Materials list

Required:

Embroidery floss, 8+ colors you want to use in your chosen pattern (recommended brands: Cosmos or DMC)

Embroidery floss bobbins for new floss

Fabric for new embroidery project (quilting cotton, 1/4 yard or a fat quarter, any color)

6-in embroidery hoop

Embroidery scissors or small scissors

Embroidery needles, variety pack of various sizes

Tracing paper (recommended brand: Saral https://www.amazon.com/WAX-FREE-Transfer-Tracing-Precision-Surface-12/dp/B002VXXF4C/)

Pen or Pencil

Print out of embroidery pattern, outlined version (registered students will receive a copy of each pattern)

Optional:

Print out of embroidery pattern, color version

Curved tapestry needle

Beeswax for thread

Thimble

Tweezers

Jennifer Lamontagne Kirwin

As a fiber artist and embroideress, I explore line, form, and color through my works of art. Texture, dynamic compositions, and memories are the driving force behind my creations.

In my most recent works I am exploring abstraction and vibrant colors through the traditional art of embroidery. My training as an oil painter informs my embroideries as I compose juxtaposing stitches, colors, and shapes on fabric. The colors, shapes, and compositions of each piece are inspired by memories from my childhood and adulthood. I am drawn to embroidery, especially discovering its place in the world of fine arts as a woman.

I currently live in New Hampshire with my husband, Mike.