Lucy Garvin is a self-taught artist whose curiosity and passion for sewing, embellishing and anything fabric or fibre related, has led her to explore almost every technique worked with a threaded needle, both hand and machine. Lucy shares her passion for hand and machine embellishment techniques through teaching. Sponsor’s Website: www.Wonderfil.net
Embellishing with Heavy Thread
Couched or used in the bobbin, heavy threads can add a wonderful textural quality to everyday fabrics. Fibre artist, Lucy Garvin shares hints, tips and ideas for using WonderFil’s “Razzle, Dazzle and Sizzle”.
Room 102 – Fri 10:30 . Sat 1:30
Threaducation
Overwhelmed by the variety of thread out there? Thread size, finish, colour and stitch selection all have an effect on your project. Join Lucy to find out about the various thread weights and finishes and how to choose the threads most suitable for your project. A little threaducation can make the difference between a good project and fabulous art.
Room 102 – Fri 3:30 . Sat 10:30
Class registration will begin in Spring 2014. Watch for updates here on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca