Thread Painting with Panels (2 day class) - Sun City West, AZ

This class is a creative and engaging class that introduces participants to the art of using thread to create intricate designs and adding embellishments to enhance their artwork. In this class, students will learn how to transform a fabric panel into a stunning piece of art through various techniques. The class will cover:

· Introduction to Materials: Overview of essential tools, threads, fabrics, and embellishments.

· Basic Stitches: Instruction on fundamental embroidery stitches used in thread painting.

· Color Blending: Techniques for blending thread colors to achieve depth and realism.

· Texture and Shading: How to use stitches to create texture and shading in your designs.

· Embellishment Techniques: Adding paint, fibers, and other embellishments to enhance your thread painting.