Embroidering Souvenir Handkerchiefs – with Jessie Chorley

This workshop will focus on Jessie Chorley’s signature style of fine hand embroidery, combined with patching and appliqué techniques. We will explore several stitches, including couching, running, stem, seed and back stitch. Hand stitched text will also be included. Jessie will direct you both as a group and individually, as she encourages you, the maker, to go forth and create your own souvenir handkerchief in her signature style. The workshop will start with a short talk by Jessie. She will also show you a selection of her original artwork to inspire you. There will be time for your questions at this stage. The main focus of this workshop is to create a beautiful, one-off stitched memento. The kit you will be given at the start of the workshop will include a vintage handkerchief that has been silkscreen printed with an original illustration of Jessie.

Jessie encourages you to enjoy this creative day without focusing too much on finishing your work. I suggest thinking of this workshop as an explorative and peaceful, slow-stitching experience. Allow yourself to embrace and learn new techniques, while being inspired by her original artworks and materials that surround you. Bring your sketchbook and make notes to help you enjoy precious personal time completing your work after this event.

Duration total:
5 hours (plus 1 hour lunch break)

Direction:
Jessie Chorley

Language:
English

Level:
no basic knowledge required

Number of participants:
min. 8 – max. 12

Price:
CHF 170

Material included:
a hand-crafted kit, which includes the use of all my specialist embroidery threads

We will also send you a list of recommendations by Jessie for additional materials that you can optionally bring with you.

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