Thread Drawing Workshop

Juliet was born in Scotland and studied Fine Art in Edinburgh. She has continued to create in sculpture, drawing and textiles and has been exhibiting her art in galleries across Melbourne since 2007. Juliet is passionate about passing on her artistic skills and knowldege to people of all ages and has been running creative art workshops for kids and adults for many years. She is particualry interested in inspiring artists of all ages to engage in their own unique creative journey.

Juliet D Collins

Learn the exciting technique of thread drawing using freemotion machine embroidery!

Le Studio Art Space

<h3>Learn the exciting technique of thread drawing using freemotion machine embroidery! </h3>Spend a day in Juliet's workshop discovering how to use your basic home sewing machine to create your very own thread drawings. Juliet will carefully guide you through every step of this fun and creative technique through demonstrations, tuition and practical support.  No experience necessary. Complete beginners are very welcome as are more experienced artists and sewers. Small class size ensures that Juliet can support your learning at any stage of your thread drawing journey. For those that need it, we will cover the basics of freemotion embroidery including how to prepare your machine to free sew, how to transfer your designs to fabric and draw with the machine. Techniques for adding layers of details to your designs with threads and fabrics will be presented . Once the basics have been covered you will be guided and supported to work on a project of your choice. Select a project to work on from provided images and resources or bring your own ideas if you prefer.  There will be plenty of opportunity for practice, trouble shooting, skill building and experimentation! All equipment and materials provided but you are welcome to bring your own sewing machineI with a darning/embroidery foot. Please note numbers in this workshop will be strictly limited to ensure individual attentionMorning and Afternoon Tea provided. Please let Juliet know of any dietary requirements. There will be a lunch break and a number of local options for dining/takeaway including our onsite coffee van.  FAQs What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?Le Studio is located about 15 mins by foot from Mordialloc Main Street and train station. There is plenty of parking on Crown Avenue. What can I bring into the event?You may bring your own sewing machine if you prefer.Please make sure you have an embroidery/darning foot that is suitable for the machine (usually not provided with the machine). Machines set up for freehand machine embroidery will be available for all. You might like to also bring your own sewing equipment such as embroidery hoops, scissors, pins, threads and fabric scraps although these will all be provided.Please feel free to bring your own designs/images/ideas to work on. Juliet will also provide these.  How can I contact the organiser with any questions?Please email Juliet with any questions: julietdcollins@gmail.com or call on 0403 774783

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