summer/fall 2013 catalog of courses - Denver Botanic Gardens

GUEST WORKSHOPS
Painting with the Needle – Silk Shading Embroidery
Learn the beautiful art of painting with the needle (silk shading) in this two-day class returning to Denver
for its second year. You will learn the fundamentals of this historic technique, including working long and
short stitch; how to choose embroidery threads and colors; and how to blend colors together to build up
simple but beautiful botanical embroidery. This class is suited for both those wishing to brush up their silk
shading skills and beginners to this technique, although some experience of basic hand embroidery (dress
making, needlepoint, cross stitch or similar) would be beneficial. Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member.
No refunds for registration cancellations after September 2 unless your seat can be filled.
Sarah Homfray
DATE: Wed. – Thurs. Oct. 2 – 3 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (18 hours)
Instructor: Sarah Homfray, Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court, U.K.
Gardening with Threads of Gold – Silk and Gold Embroidery
Further your knowledge of silk shading embroidery by adding another beautiful historical technique -
goldwork. You will learn the fundamentals of this unique and opulent form of metalwork embroidery, how
to handle the different metal threads and how to combine them with silk shading to create stunning, tactile,
botanically-inspired pieces. Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member. This class would best suit those who
already have experience in silk shading, but are new to goldwork.
No refunds for registration cancellations after September 2 unless your seat can be filled.
Sarah Homfray
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
DATE: Fri. – Sun., Oct. 4 – 6 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (18 hours)
Instructor: Sarah Homfray, Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court, U.K.
Register for both classes and receive a $90 discount ($610 member, $710 non-member).
After a career as mechanical engineer, Sarah Homfray completed the Royal School of Needlework Apprenticeship in 2006 and currently
teaches the RSN Apprentices and the Certificate and Diploma students, as well as freelance teaching and commissions. In addition to
embroidery, Sarah has studied botanical illustration and printmaking. She believes strongly in observation and attention to detail, and her
particular area of interest is embroidery design. Sarah holds a certificate in education from the University of Greenwich and has taught in
the U.S. and Cyprus.
Sarah has been awarded numerous prizes for her embroidery and embroidery designs. She has been published in magazines and is the
author of “RSN Essential Stitch Guide - Silk Shading” (Search Press 2011). She also was part of the team of embroiderers who created the
wedding dress, veil and shoes of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (née Middleton) in 2011.
Shadow and Light – Paper Cuts
Using historical traditions, we will take a modern, exciting approach to paper cutting. During the
workshop, specific techniques and methods for paper cutting and stenciling will be covered.
You will explore different materials to be cut and learn to create paper images, as well as paper
tools in order to stencil. During this intensive class of serious fun, you will discover the incredible
variety of the contemporary paper cutting scene and the many possible applications of this art
form to other domains. Tips, tricks and resources will be provided. Fee: $350 member, $400 nonmember.
No Prerequisites.
No refunds for registration cancellations after October 7 unless your seat can be filled.
Béatrice Coron
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
DATE: Fri. – Sun., November 8 - 10 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Béatrice Coron, New York, NY
Born in France, Béatrice Coron lived in Egypt, Mexico and China before moving to New York. Coron tells stories in illustrations, book arts,
fine arts and public art. She adapts her paper cut designs in metal, stone and glass. You can see her work in major collections such as the
Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Walker Art Center. She also spoke about her creative process at TED.
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