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| Class Length: | 4 days | |
| Proficiency Level: | Advanced | |
| Kit Fee: | $200 | |
| Pre-stitching required: | 6-8 hours | |
| Ground: | 18 ct. pale blue mono canvas | |
| Size: | Finished size 12" x 16" (stretcher bar size 16" x 20") | |
| Description of Project: | Welcome to the voluptuous architecture of
Russia in the 16th century. St. Basil’s Cathedral, more correctly
known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin at the Moat,
is one of the most easily recognized pieces of Eastern architecture. In
this class, you will work dome by dome using richly textured stitches
and threads to re-create this stylized version of the cathedral. Students will learn through demonstration and experimentation how different types of motifs are put together, why some stitches are more suitable for some areas than others, and how to make these differences work to their advantage. I have rated this class as advanced because so many different stitched areas are contained in the piece and most of them are not stitched in class. This will be a very fast-paced class for the student who can work independently from stitch diagrams. This is not a counted piece, but rather is one in which you will adapt the stitches to fit the areas provided. During the class, as time permits, I’ll talk about the history and architecture of the building, showing pictures and books. A bibliography will be included. |
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| Kit Includes: | An extensive instruction booklet, design hand-drawn onto 18 ct. pale blue canvas, plus all threads needed to complete the project. I will also bring a large collection of pictures and articles for those students who are interested to read in class. | |
| Thread List: | Watercolours (Fiesta, Burnt Toast, Sandstone), Impressions overdyed (Indian Red, Arabian Nights, Pine Forest), #5 pearl cotton, Wildflowers, Sparkle Rays, Silk ‘n Cream, Splendor silk, Grandeur, #8 overdyed pearl cotton, overdyed floss, Kreinik metallic and Accentuate. | |
| Student to Supply: | Stretcher bars, 4H pencil, Q-tips, Magic Rub
eraser, magnets, 6” ruler, scissors, laying tool and usual stitching
supplies and light and magnification, if needed. Evertite stretcher bars are highly recommended but not required (16" x 20") |
