On Demand: Workshop: Stitching Along with Jan and Jean
Gain practical experience in innovative stitching techniques and leave with newfound confidence.
Location
Online
Refund Policy
About this event
Join this online workshop Stitiching Along with Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn.
This workshop offers participants an opportunity to share and experience Jan and Jean’s philosophy of handstitch, gaining practical experience of stitching techniques in innovative ways. Students will develop confidence in using stitch in a way that will have a positive impact on their future work.
Please note that this ticket is for the recording of the event that took place in February 2024.
The recording is not downloadable. It will be available for viewing for at least one month after registration.
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 Jan Beaney
Jan originally trained as a painter and lithographer before moving over to textiles. She presented a TV series on embroidery for the BBC and has written a large number of books, both individually and with Jean Littlejohn. She is well known as a teacher of textile art across the world.
The 62 Group website says ‘Landscape in all its forms has fascinated Jan for several decades. Fleeting changes of light and subtle nuances continually intrigue and challenge her to create work where elements have been simplified or exaggerated whilst still retaining its entity. The colour palette and textural surfaces are exciting and presenting these particular qualities continue to test Jan.’
Your Tutor Jean Littlejohn
Jean originally trained as a teacher, specialising in Art and Textiles. She, along with Jan, is well known across the world as a teacher and writer of some of the best books in the trade. Who doesn’t have a Jan and Jean book in their collection?
The 62 Group (of which they are both members) says that Jean's work ‘reflect(s) a continuing fascination with pathways and journeys, routines and rhythms and traditional patterns that surround us. Her surfaces describe echoes from the past, layers of life and experience and aspects of decay. She is fascinated by history and the movement of time.’
Materials List
- ¼ metre -an easy to stitch into background fabric (not calico) such as A1447 available from Whaleys Bradford.
- A variety of threads and yarns from thick to thin in a limited colour range.
- Basic sewing equipment including Scissors and Chenille needles 18/14
- Frame.
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