The Embroiderers’ Association of Canada is pleased to present this fabulous workshop:
Lorene Salt became hooked on Canvaswork about 10 years ago and has since become and award winning stitcher. She has completed three levels of the Embroiderers’ Association of Canada Canvaswork Correspondence courses, is a member of the Embroiderers’ Association of Canada, American Needlepoint Guild and the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. A Fashion Merchandising graduate of Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, Lorene enjoys a love of sewing as well. She has taken pleasure in creating all kinds of needlework, beading and jewellery projects over the years. With various cyber classes and seminars, all pertaining to Canvaswork under her belt, Lorene has mastered her craft and started designing her own pieces. She loves to watch them come alive through the exploration of colour and texture.
Canvaswork: Godiva, Lorene Salt
Canvaswork: Godiva (25) All Levels
This 2″ x 7″ Godiva piece is stitched on 18 ct. mono canvas in a palette of striking autumn colours. Embellished with perle cotton and metallic threads, it is finished off with crystals and pearls. Learn and use Smyrna, Diamond Jessica, Mini Sprats Head Heart, Long-Armed Cross, Round Jessica, Alternating Skip Tent, Herringbone Stripe, Elongated Smyrna and Ray Variation stitches. Plus, Lorene shares finishing techniques to complete her design as a wrapped cuff bracelet, box top, bookmark or framed artwork. Bring: 6″ x 11″ stretcher bars and 25 brass tacks. Kit $15
3 Hour Workshop
Class registration will begin in late July 2012. Watch for updates on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca