Virtual and In Person Group Workshops
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Unlock the artistry of thread painting with Bridget O'Flaherty's captivating workshops. Join this seasoned textile artist as she guides you through the intricacies of this mesmerizing technique. Discover how to bring your quilts to life with stunning designs, expert instruction, and a supportive community of fellow quilters. Elevate your quilting skills and ignite your creativity with Bridget's transformative thread painting workshops.
Workshop 1: Beginner Thread Painting
Discover the joy of thread painting in our beginner-friendly workshop with Bridget O'Flaherty! No prior sewing or artistic skills are required. We'll guide you through easy step-by-step instructions, demystifying the process and empowering you to create stunning patterns with confidence. Say goodbye to colour theory confusion and shading dilemmas with our thread painting by numbers technique. Unleash your creativity and embark on a colourful journey with us!.
Workshop 2: Landscape Thread Painting
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of a picturesque lake scene and the allure of a majestic pine tree on the shore. Our workshop takes care of the design work, so you can bring your personal touch to the masterpiece! Explore the art of shading and intricate details through thread painting. This class is perfect for novice+ thread painters who are comfortable with their sewing machines and eager to unleash their creativity with free motion experimentation. Join us and unlock the secrets of creating captivating thread-painted landscapes!
Workshop 3: Thread Painting a Heron
Dive into the world of shading, layers, and intricate details in thread painting. Unlock the secrets of art theory as you learn to observe and capture the nuanced beauty of nature in your thread work. Join us for this class, where you'll explore shading and colour exercises, as well as stitching techniques, all while creating a stunning depiction of a majestic great blue heron. Let your creativity soar and bring this graceful bird to life through the art of thread painting.
Workshop 4: Thread Painting Nature and Landscapes
Unleash your creativity and bring your cherished memories and favourite views to life through textiles. Join us for this workshop where you'll learn the step-by-step process of transforming your special scenes into textile art. Discover the magic formula for composition as we delve into the art of capturing nature's beauty. From image to pattern to fabric, you'll gain valuable insights and techniques for shading and creating stunning textile pieces. Embrace your own artistic flair and let your imagination soar in this immersive and inspiring workshop.
All classes ( except #4) come with a packaged kit(variable pricing) that includes:
- Pattern
- a full pattern with stitch and colour selection guides
- included step-by-step instructions as well as tips and tricks throughout
- numbered pattern guide for ease of colour placement( no design skills required!)
- printed on 100% recycled content paper or FSC-certified papers.
- Custom-designed pre-printed panel
- these pre-printed panels are printed sustainably with low-impact inks and on organic materials
- printed in Canada
- Thread
- threads are made from 100% recycled bottles into a product known as rPet ( recycled polyethylene tetraphyte)
- Tear-away stabilizer
- Paper tear-away stabilizer
- Low-profile spring hoop
