Join textile artist Sue Green on this day workshop to learn how embroider an Indian saree panel.

In this workshop Sue will teach you the fundamentals of embroidery. These will be broken down and taught with multiple demonstrations and one-to-one guidance.

You will start the day by using beautiful silk saree strips to weave a 10 x10 inch back round, this will be then machine stitched down to form a base for your embroidery. You will then chose a traditional logo such as a peacock, elephant or pattern from henna designs. Next, you will hand embroider your logo, embellishing with sequins, beads and metallic threads.

You will leave this workshop with an embroidered saree panel that could be stitched on the back of a denim jacket, made into the front of a bag or a enjoyed as a decorative wall hanging .

Tutor: Sue Green
Date & Time: Saturday 7th February, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £95 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
You will need some knowledge of basic hand stitching and using the sewing machine.

What you will need:
All materials and equipment are included. If you have any embellishments you want to use, please bring them along.

You may wish to start thinking of a design you would like to embroider ahead of the workshop. Do bring any reference images or sketches with you.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - sue green

Sue works as a freelance mixed media and textile artist, tutor and speaker, passionately delivering workshops, commissions and conservation work, community projects, exhibitions, as well as private workshops, classes and 1:1 tuition for individuals and groups of children and adults.

Sue works out of her studio in Hallidays Mill in Chalford.