Learn the Art of Free Machine Embroidery
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EmailA workshop where you can explore your creativity through the art of free machine embroidery. Hosted at the Creative Space in Staple Hill, Bristol, UK, Julie will introduce you to a process that can be as simple or complex as your next project needs to be.
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 or threads, provide some test templates for practice and help you to select a design/drawing that can be used for further experimenting.
The planned class is designed for everyone from beginners to those who have some experience, but would like to gain further insight into the process of using free machine embroidery on water soluble fabric in a painterly way. 3d sculpture will also be covered.
The day will be inclusive, while processes and techniques will be taught, you will be able to work at your own pace in a relaxed and creative environment.
Julie Heaton MA, Royal College of Art Winner Hand and Lock Prize for Textile Art, 2024 John Ruskin Prize, 2025, Highly Commended
What’s Included:
- Workshop on free machine embroidery
- Instruction by Julie Heaton, MA, Royal College of Art
- Demonstration on setting up your machine
- Guidance on choosing fabrics and threads
- Assistance with design/drawing selection for experimenting
Age restrictions: 16+
| Adult (age 16 and above) | £90 |
Available dates
What people are saying
Dec 2024
Julie is such a warm kind and helpful teacher making the day not only fun but so informative. Exc...
1 Review
Dec 2024
Julie is such a warm kind and helpful teacher making the day not only fun but so informative. Excellent
How to get there
Yuup extras
- Free machine embroidery on water soluble fabric.
- Using thread to stitch in a painterly way.
- Suitable for beginners (helpful to know the basics of using a sewing machine)
- Experienced teacher and practioner
Facilities
- Adult changing
- Parking
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
On the day
Please bring your own sewing machine and ensure dog feed can be lowered or covered.
Julie will provide fabrics, threads and embroidery hoops.
During the class Julie will guide you through a choice of fabrics and threads, methods of stitch and colour mixing. 3d sculpture will also be covered.
The day will be inclusive. Whilst techniques and processes will be taught, you will be able to work at your own pace in a relaxed and creative environment.
Changes happen, don't worry
You'll be hosted by
Julie Heaton
Julie is a Bristol based artist known for making photorealistic embroidered artworks on water-soluble fabrics. Using a process that she discovered when trying to find a way to draw where she wasn’t inhibited by preconceived ideas, Julie has developed an award-winning career. Since studying Textiles at the Royal College of Art, Julie has won the Hand and Lock Prize for Textile Art and been awarded Highly Commended at the John Ruskin Prize. In Julie's workshop she reveals the secrets behind her making offering the opportunity to explore and practice the process ready to create your own embroidered drawing.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Julie Heaton.