Painting with Thread: Modern Embroidery for Beginners from Skillshare

Overview

Step into the vibrant world of embroidery with Danielle Clough’s online class. Renowned for her innovative techniques and unconventional materials, Danielle’s personable and humorous approach to teaching will leave you wondering why you haven’t tried your hand at embroidery before. No more stuffy traditional rules; this class invites you to embrace your creativity and learn the art of stitching from a fresh perspective.

Get ready to explore a wide range of basic stitches, including French knots, and discover how to use stitching to create different textures, color gradients, and dimensions. You’ll be guided through each step, from preparing your fabric, hoop, design, and needle and thread, to mastering Danielle’s signature color-blending stitching technique. By the end of the class, you’ll have all the skills needed to create a complete (and stunning) floral embroidery. So grab your beginner kit with a plastic hoop and start your journey in finding your unique creative voice with embroidery!

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Skills you’ll learn

1. Master basic embroidery stitches, including French knots.
2. Develop color-blending stitching techniques.
3. Achieve different textures and dimension through stitching.
4. Confidently prepare fabric, hoop, design, and needle and thread for embroidery projects.
5. Create intricate and eye-catching floral embroidery designs.
6. Utilize embroidery as a new medium for personal creative expression.
7. Understand and apply nontraditional materials in embroidery.
8. Explore new inspirations and ideas for contemporary embroidery projects.

Summary

Embark upon an artistic journey, guided by the talented embroiderer Danielle Clough, as she leads over 14,000 enthusiastic learners in 14 engaging lessons. Master the art of modern embroidery in this beginner-friendly course, which has received a remarkable 3.7 out of 4 rating. It’s time to paint with thread and explore a world of creativity!