Intro to Japanese Boro Stitching with April Sproule
This class is full, please email classes@pacifictextilearts.org if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
Tuition: $65/Members $85/Non-Members
Class Dates: Sept 7, 2024
Times: 1:30 – 4:30 PM
Place: Pacific Textile Arts classroom
Number of Students: Minimum: 10 Max:15
Materials fee: TBD
List of items students need to bring: TBD
Class Description:
Japanese Boro Stitching began long ago as a way of mending clothing, but it has evolved into the loveliest of art forms now done by many as a daily practice. This mindful hand stitching is pared down to the basics using very simple stitches. The beauty of the work evokes a great appreciation for simple pleasures as you learn the design, construction, and stitching on a square compiled of a variety of fabrics. As a part of this process, you will learn to do hand embroidery without a hoop which leads to an ease of stitching and vastly improved results. In this 3 hour workshop you will have plenty of time to experiment and play with this wonderful art form as you create your own 8” Stitch Sampler. You can use the examples provided as your inspiration or create your own original version.
Student Materials List: Download the Intro to Japanese Boro Stitching student supply list HERE
BIO:
April Sproule is an artist who loves to work with textiles. With a strong background in design, sewing, and quilting, she has been a full-time award winning studio artist at Sproule Studios for many years. In her workshops, April has a knack for making even the most difficult tasks seem simple as she leads students through a progression of techniques for painting and embellishing textiles. She shares her personal treasure trove of sewing and design skills while strongly encouraging participants to develop their own unique creative style. Through her exuberant and supportive teaching style, your sewing repertoire will be elevated to a new level. Read more about this workshop on her website below.
Intro to Japanese Boro Stitching
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