On Demand: Workshop: Experimental Embroidered Worlds with Elnaz Yazdani
Learn beautiful and intricate techniques using an array of experimental threads and materials to create your own unique piece of art.
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Online
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About this event
Join this online workshop Experimental Embroidered Worlds with Elnaz Yazdani.
Elnaz will guide you through a variety of beautiful and intricate techniques using an array of experimental threads and materials to create your own unique piece of art. The techniques that you will learn can be applied to any cloth and would be perfect applied to a gift or item of clothing for an extra special touch.
Experimental embroidery techniques are a great way to stay calm and reduce stress levels, so join Elnaz and enjoy the meditative wonder and allure of using metal and experimental threads to embellish cloth.
Advisory Note: the workshop is suitable for all levels from beginners to those who are experienced and want a fresh approach, it is also suitable for those studying textiles, costume or fashion.
Please note that this ticket is for the recording of the event on 20 July 2024. The recording is not downloadable but will be available for viewing until at least 23 August, 2024.
We are running a number of short workshops and demonstrations which are £2.99 for members and between £10 and £15 for non-members. As well as upcoming events, members can also access recordings of past workshops at a reduced price, to watch at their leisure.
Why not join us to access this discount and other membership discounts too?
You can find details on Guild Membership at https://embroiderersguild.com/membership/
Your Tutor
Elnaz Yazdani is an embroidery artist and educator based in Yorkshire. She is dedicated to sharing her textile skills and promoting the importance of embroidery as an art form for the future and for community wellbeing.
Elnaz has taught embroidery throughout her community, within primary, secondary and higher education as well as community groups and organisations.
In 2020 Elnaz was commended for the teaching excellence award in embroidery via the Embroiderers Guild and became an Embroiderers Guild Scholar after the successful launch of her virtual embroidery school ‘Embroider Your Future’.
Her practice explores ways of transforming traditional embroidery techniques through her choice of unusual materials; she is inspired by industrial, upcycled materials and the ways in which she can embellish, connect or transform these items through stitch to develop a surface or form. Her unique embroidery style has allowed her to work across fashion, jewellery and installation contexts since graduating from Manchester School of Art in 2014.
Elnaz is available for workshops, talks, embroidery and jewellery commissions, exhibitions and collaborative projects.
Materials List
A list of required materials and equipment
- Some embroidery needles (Crewel, Beading & Chenille).
- Some threads and yarns; work with what you can find, embroidery threads, threads for the machine, cut strips of fabrics, thinner knitting or crochet yarns, paper yarn, plastic, ribbon, trimmings... basically if you can get it through your needle you can embroider with it!
- Fabric to work onto, plain or patterned, natural fabrics work best for beginners. Try cotton, wool, denim or linen. Avoid stretch fabrics. Upcycle onto old bedding, pair of jeans, cushion or jacket.
- A pair of scissors.
- If you have an embroidery hoop or frame please have this ready, if not, it’s not essential so don’t worry.
- A pencil or fabric marker pen if you have one.
- Beads and sequins of your choosing.
- Collect unusual materials to work with from around your home, upcycle and reuse; paper, card, plastic, rubber, straws, paper clips, old jewellery chain. Anything you see fit to use as an embellishment in your design.
- Pencil.
- Sketch book or note book.
Refund Policy
Refunds are not available for this event.
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