Church Needlework

Mar 4-5, 2020

Whitework I-II

$250

Whitework Embroidery I-II

Church Needlework Series

March 4-5, 2020

Tuition: $250

9 am - 3 pm

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A Two Day foundation class in whitework embroidery.   This is key to beautiful embroidered linens for the Altar.  The class will focus upon particular stitches and perfecting techniques used in making fine Altar Linens and Altar Cloths.   We will also explore the transferring of motifs onto fine linen.     ​

 

This class builds upon the Basic embroidery class - we recommend basic embroidery as a prerequisite to whitework.

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Sacred Crosses in Embroidery

Church Needlework Series

March 6-7, 2020

Tuition: $250

9 am - 3 pm

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A Two Day Class on fine hand embroidered Sacred Crosses.  You will be using the basics and whitework to accomplish this.  We will explore the techniques that required the use of very fine needles.  Learn how to masterg this style of hand embroidery using traditional sacred crosse found on altar linens.

​A sampler is provided with 3 traditional cross motifs in 3 sizes to explore and practice during these sessions.    ​

Prerequisite:  Basic - Whitework

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New Embroidery Shop Kits:

Sacred Cross Embroidery Kits

Order Ready to Stitch Purificators or Lavabo Towels

Choice of Floss Colors and Cross Motifs

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Sacred Monograms in Embroidery

Church Needlework Series

March 9-10, 2020

​Tuition: $250

9 am - 3 pm

 

​A Two Day Class on fine hand embroidered Sacred Monograms and Motifs found on Altar Linens and Altar Cloths.   This is a continuing exploration - taking the previous stitches to the next level of development to accomplish finer mastery of this unique style of hand embroidery.

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Prerequisite:  Basic - Whitework Embroidery

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New Embroidery Shop Kits:

Sacred Monogram Embroidery Kits

Order Ready to Stitch Palls or Corporals

Choice of Floss Colors and Monogram Motifs

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Mar 11-12, 2020

Hand Hemstitching

$220

Hand Hemstitching I-II

Mastering Linens Series

March 11-12, 2020

​Tuition: $220

9 am - 3 pm

 

Introduction to hand hemstitching and creating mitered corners.  

A Two Day Class - Learn to pull threads, develop basic hemstitching techniques, and mitering perfect corners.   In this class you will create a small fine linen handkerchief - purificator.   By the end of the class, you will have accomplished beautiful classic techniques in fine linen making.

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Excellent introduction for Beginners

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New Hemstitching  Kits:

Purificators - Corporals - Towels - Handkerchiefs

We can precut linen - ready for hemstitching saving time and money

 

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