Jacobean Crewel Embroidery • Wednesdays, September 27-October 11, 6 – 9 pm; SOLD OUT

Wednesdays, September 27 – October 11, 6 – 9 pm

James Morehouse

Learn one of the earliest forms of surface stitching–the art of Jacobean Crewel embroidery–to create a traditionally inspired design. This embroidery style was developed in the 17th century as a way to create fanciful interpretations of nature using a vast repertoire of stitches, colorful wools, and creative depictions of flora and fauna. In this three-part class, students will learn 19 different stitches that form the basis of Jacobean Crewel alongside the history of this rich embroidery form. Learn a traditional way of transferring designs from paper to fabric, and create a project that can be used as a pillow or wall hanging. Suitable for beginning students as well as more experienced embroiderers.

Materials fee is $25, payable to the instructor at the time of class.

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Instructor Bio:

James Morehouse has been embroidering for about 50 years, starting as a teenager. He studied at the Royal School of Needlework in London where he earned his certificate in technical hand embroidery. Jacobean crewel, silk shading, and gold work are his main areas of interest, and he enjoys creating traditional designs for church use and for pleasure. Morehouse’s embroideries have won blue ribbons and sweepstakes at the Minnesota State Fair.

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