Embroidery – Basic Stitches (with Guillermina Baiguera)

(Englisch)

On May 28th and 29th we will have the pleasure to host once again embroidery expert Guillermina Baiguera, who will lead two different workshops at Anna & Juan Shop and Studio. Throughout these seminars of 4 hours each, participants will have the opportunity to learn different embroidery stitches and to develop their own image, guided by a skilled practitioner and teacher.

Guillermina Baiguera is an artist specialized in the technique of embroidery. She lives and works in Buenos Aires. As the director of the art gallery Formosa, she has developed and coordinated embroidery workshops since 2008, establishing a unique space where this handicraft is taught and practiced.
In 2014 she edited and published her first book, “Manual: puntos bordados” (Buenos Aires, Formosa Ediciones) a beautifully illustrated compilation of her favourite embroidery stitches.

Check some of her amazing work here.

Saturday May 28th: Embroidery – Basic Stitches
Embroidery is a technique that consists in modifying a flexible surface (like fabric) using needle and thread.

During this workshop you will learn about materials and tools, and practice different basic stitches like stem stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, padded satin stitch, feather stitch, French knot and herringbone stitch.

Duration total:

4 hours

Direction:
Guillermina Baiguera

Languages:

English and Spanish

Level:

No previous knowledge required.

Number of participants:
Max. 8

Price:

CHF 130.-


Included:
materials and tools, giveaway, tea and cookies

***You can benefit from a 10% discount on the total fee if you book both workshops together***

Material:

Piece of fabric, embroidery needle and threads. An embroidery hoop will be provided during the class (with a buying option), as well as scissors and fabric pencils.

Also see:
Class on May 29th.