A Taste of Blackwork

$140.00

You’ll work one-on-one with a counsellor via email to learn the basic skills of Blackwork embroidery.

Introductory Technique Study Course ||
Course by Margaret Henderson, Louise Turnbull and Linda Brenner

This course is available only to EAC/ACB members. Members, you will require your membership number and expiry date to purchase this course. You can find those in your latest issue of eThreads.

All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

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Description

This 4 lesson course, over 6 months is designed to teach basic skills in Blackwork embroidery. You will stitch a sampler while gaining knowledge of the materials, the fundamental concepts and develop an appreciation of this technique.

At the end of each lesson, you will provide photographs of all your work to your counsellor via email or a file-sharing service (such as Dropbox or Google Drive). Your counsellor will assess your work and provide feedback to help you improve.

No research is required for this introductory-level course. You are sampling some of the stitches involved in this technique while you work on a small project.

What to Expect Next

Once your registration is complete, the EAC/ACB Registrar will email you:

  • Lessons 1 and 2
  • Your counsellor’s contact information
  • Pointers for photographing your coursework
  • Additional information about our technique study courses

Timelines, Extensions & Refunds

  • Please stay on schedule so our counsellors can fairly support all students.
  • If you fall behind, contact your counsellor as soon as possible.
  • If you withdraw from this course, no refunds will be issued. If you wish, you may request the remaining lessons; however, no assessments will be provided.

Materials

Fabrics:  14 count Aida, 13 inches x 15 inches (design size 7 inches x 9 inches)

Thread:  One skein or ball of #5 Perle Cotton, Colour #310, Black.  One skein or ball of #8 Perle Cotton, Colour #310, Black.  One ball of #12 Perle Cotton, Colour #310, Black

Tools: #24 Tapestry Needle

Prerequisite: None

Fee: $140 CAD

This course is available to EAC/ACB members only.

Note:  No refunds once registration is complete.

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