Learn the Art of Free Machine Embroidery
In this workshop you will learn how to use your sewing machine as a creative drawing tool. Julie will introduce you to an exciting process that can be as simple or complex as your next project needs it to be. With samples of her own work to look at and touch, Julie will guide you through processes and techniques that will allow you to create your own unique piece of embroidery.
During the full day workshop, Julie will demonstrate how to set up your machine for free machine embroidery. She will guide you through a choice of fabrics and threads and help you to decide on a design/drawing that you can use for the experimental processes that you will explore through the day. The class will work with dissolvable fabric, but the process will also be suitable for any plain, close woven fabrics such as cotton calico.
The planned class is designed for beginners but is also suitable for people who have some experience and would like to gain some further insight into the process of using free machine embroidery on water soluble fabric in a painterly way. It will be an inclusive day, while processes and techniques will be taught, you will be able to work at your own pace in a relaxed and creative environment.
Venue: Creative Space Bristol, BS165HD
Please contact Julie with any questions – julieheaton@alumni.rca.ac.uk
Bookings for the next class can be made via YUUP.
‘We booked a free-motion sewing lesson with Julie and it was amazing. Challenging , but amazing. ‘I We loved her art before we met her, but now that we have attempted free-motion we have nothing but the deepest admiration for her skill.
Whether you are an absolute beginner or someone looking to upgrade their skills, you will learn a lot during her classes. If you do book, ask to see examples of some of her work – it’s stunning!
‘I enjoyed all of it, being able to practise and experiment after clear explanation’
‘I enjoyed the experience of trying something new and having the creative freedom over what to make instead of a set class wide project’
