FOBA 2024 - Erin Fletcher – Exploring Embroidery on Paper

Class Overview - All Levels

Embroidering the surface of paper creates an alluringly tactile effect that can enhance any design. During the first half of the workshop, students will experiment with a range of surface design techniques including embroidery by making a series of small panel plaquettes. In the second half of the workshop, students will put these skills to practical use by crafting a decorative Tue-Mouche binding. Developed by Ben Elbel, this binding is constructed with layers of handmade paper, making it the perfect structure for embellishing with techniques taught in this workshop. The Tue-Mouche is a simple yet elegant binding. It is lightweight with slightly flexible covers and the pop-away spine allows the book to open nearly flat. This binding is easily achievable at any skill level.

CLASS SUPPLIES

• Acrylic paint and colored pencils (PL05, PL28, PL72)
• Beads and sequins
• DMC cotton stranded floss (Students are also welcome to bring other embroidery flosses along with cords, buttons, trim and other haberdashery)
• Mark-making tools
• Scraps of material: paper (solid and decorative), leather (pared to different thicknesses), fabric, etc. – scraps don’t need to be larger than 4 x 4 inches
• Range of cutting tools (craft knife, scalpel, X-Acto, etc.) (S417, S1633)
• Embroidery scissors or snips
• Japanese Screw Punch (1.0mm and 1.5mm bit sizes required) (S348)
• Needles: Embroidery (range between 1-10, make sure the eye is not wider than the needle shaft) and Bookbinding (preferably No. 18) (S213)
• Pencil and eraser (PL38, PL13)
• Pin Vise (recommend Starrett – size B)
• Ruler (with metric) (S270)
• Scissors (S1662, S1665)
• Tracing Paper (P43)