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This course will be based on acquiring a thorough knowledge of your sewing machine with an imaginative approach to the creation of contemporary, innovative, samples. A basic machine that will do zigzag stitches is required. If your machine has greater capabilities and is equipped with computerized memory, etc., it will be just fine for this course. The course will be focusing on the large variety of effects that can be achieved through imagination, rather than through the mechanical capabilities of machines.

Following are some of the skills you will learn:

• Dyeing of fabrics for embroidery
• Sampling and experimentation with automatic stitches, zigzag stitches and free machine embroidery
• Appliqué techniques, using straightforward onlay, cutback appliqué using two layers of fabric with automatic and free machine stitching
• Creation of transparent effects by layering, fusing, appliqué (bonding)
• Comprehensive notes will be provided to all enrolled students by the Gail Harker Creative Studies Center
• Quilting techniques using both automatic and free machine stitches
• A variety of finished edges, to include machine made cords, tassels, and traditional edges
• Machine lace
  You will create a collection of work showing a variety of inspirational stitch samples and classroom notes which will provide a source of inspiration from which to work for years to come.
• This is a City & Guilds of London course. Time will be allowed for each student to complete the required collection of samples and notes that will be used to assess your work for the award of the City & Guilds Certificate. Finished samples are due at the Gail Harker Creative Studies Center no later than 15 June 2005, for certificate candidates.
• All postage costs will be the responsibility of the student.
  

Please note: There will be a small package of fabric and material supplied at the class, for which there will be a $20 USD Lab Fee. You will also receive a supply list of other materials you will need for the course. The center has machines available for loan to students.

Course Schedule
Wednesday, 27 April 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, 28 April 900 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, 29 April 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 30 April 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1 May 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Approximate lunch hour will be 12:30 - 1:30 p. m

City & Guilds of London
MACHINE EMBROIDERY
for Beginners
27 April - 1 May 2005
$600 (US)

A $100 US deposit will hold your place in this course until 30 January 2005, at which time the full tuition/balance is due. Fee covers City & Guilds Registration and Certification Fees.