Erin Frisch
November 10 Stitching from a Photograph
November 10 Stitching from a Photograph
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Stitching from a Photograph
Sunday, November 10, 10:30 AM-5:00PM (with a 30 Minute Lunch Break)
INSTRUCTOR: Erin Frisch
Learn how to transform a personal photograph into an original work of embroidery in this workshop.
Over the course of one session, Students will learn how to create an original design from a photograph that they bring to class. With guidance from the instructor, students can follow their own path of inspiration to create a truly original work. Students will get a deep dive into the instructor’s own creative practice.
The workshop focuses on developing an original embroidery pattern, from initial inspiration to final execution. This workshop is beginner-friendly, but all levels are welcome.
Students will draw or trace their designs with a focus on composition. Students will learn a variety of stitches. They will use the power of thread to convey texture, distance, and even feeling with their stitches. Embroidery takes time and shouldn’t be rushed. Time outside of class will be needed to finish your work.
Student Instructions: Please bring a photo (or selection of photos to choose from) that will inspire your embroidery. If possible, bring a laptop or iPad with your photo or bring a printed copy of your photo (embroidery hoops will be 5 inches in diameter). Please bring your lunch or plan to pick some up during the 30 minute lunch break.
Note: There is no instructor-provided embroidery pattern with this class. It is designed for you to dive in and create one yourself. Tracing is an option if drawing is not your strong suit.
Workshop Outline
- How to Draw an Embroidery Pattern from a Photograph
- Planning for Creative Mark Making and Color Selection
- Embroidery Techniques - Materials, Preparing your Hoop, Threading Needle, Transferring Your Design onto Fabric & Finishing Your Hoop
- Building Texture and Color with Thread
- Embroidery Stitches: Satin Stitch, Back Stitch, French Knot, and others
Kit Includes:
-DMC Embroidery Floss (Students can shop the instructor’s stash of many colors.)
-Thread Snips
-Embroidery Hoop (5 inches)
-Needle
-Needle Threader
-Cotton Fabric
-Additional drawing and embroidery materials as needed
Erin Frisch is a contemporary embroidery artist. She is currently an educator at the Nasher Sculpture Center. Erin works in embroidery to capture specific moments of everyday life. She is often inspired by her own photography or household objects. She enjoys documenting passing moments using the slow process of embroidery. She also finds inspiration in the landscape and layered history of her home state of Texas.
Erin has led community workshops at Dallas Contemporary, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Meadows Museum, University of North Texas, Texas Women’s University, and the Penland School of Crafts Community Collaborations. Erin earned her M.A. in Art Education from UT Austin where she was an Education Fellow at the Blanton Museum of Art. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University.
Erin began teaching embroidery at Oil and Cotton in January 2018. She has taught children’s weekly classes, and she created a botanical embroidery video series in the summer of 2020.
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Buddy Discount: If you are registering with a friend please use the discount code BUDDY to receive 10% off of your combined registration.
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