November 21, 2020
2020-11-21T13:00:00
Creative Sewing, STEAMfest Workshop for Teens
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Ages 12 to 17; Registration is required.
Join artist Suzanne Herbert-Forton for STEAM themed embroidery fun. Participants will learn how to use the components of the felt embroidery kit to create their own unique embroidered artwork. In the online workshop Suzanne will demonstrate the how to create a design, then use that design as a pattern. She will show participants how to cut out felt shapes using the pattern. We will discuss the technique of appliqué, a fancy term for sewing fabric shapes to a background. Participants will learn how to add details with smaller shapes of felt. For the finishing touches, Suzanne will demonstrate how to add details with embroidery stitches.
Workshop participants will be provided with a kit containing the necessary materials and instructions.