The portraits show a progression in Staub's craft that she can reference as she has taken her hobby and made it her full-time job.įor 40 to 60 hours a week, Staub sits at her desk in her studio at her home in Amelia, pushing and pulling her needle and embroidery thread in and out of a canvas. Once a material packs leaves the workshop tutors' hands with a tracking number, the seller has no further obligation to the buyer.Īll places reserved on workshops are non-refundable.But with the help of Pearl, "it was a natural transition to embroidery.” Any customs duties, delays, lost or undeliverable packs are the responsibility of the customer. Please note: material packs are shipped on an insured, trackable delivery service. Stitch un-picker or finer needle (if any unpicking needed) Two small bowls for reusable yarn lengths and small waste pieces Ruler or measuring tape for determining yarn length Mount board backed with plywood and yarn for finishing Hand washed, spun and dyed yarn in a variety of colours
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High quality cotton canvas, prepared for stitching Your finished work can then be framed for display, or you may wish to keep it in the handmade cotton pouch provided so you can take it with you wherever you go for your empowerment.Ī material pack will be sent to participants prior to the workshop containing:
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You will learn how to finish your piece by stretching and lacing it onto a solid base. You have the option to swap the colours to your own preference and space to add your own design motif, if desired. Using wool which has been hand prepared, dyed and spun, you will learn how to create different stitches and how they give texture to your piece. These private thoughts will give personal power to your piece as you stitch those feelings, your language, into your work. Karen will lead you through the workshop to create a beautiful image with ancient symbols which speak. Historically, embroidered symbols were empowered by meaning to the women who embroidered them and, in your pack, you will learn what these symbols represent and to note how they remind you of experiences that brought you joy. We will be creating a sacred icon in canvas embroidery. This workshop, for all levels of experience, is an invitation into a united verse. Her techniques are canvas embroidery and weaving which both have a traditional history in Britain. They are inspired by nature and life in Sussex but are relevant to many places. Her pictures embrace the styles and sacred symbols known to many cultures. In keeping with the principles of this ancient art form, Karen uses local materials, mainly wool which she prepares, spins, and dyes herself with natural plant materials. Their designs gave them a sense of belonging. It is a language of power and unity that women have used over centuries to express their individual identity, and, the identity of their family, their homestead, region, and country.
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The ancient Phoenicians brought embroidered cloths (and likely settled) during their trade for tin in Britain over 3500 years ago. She is passionate about the united language of embroidery that has radiated out, over thousands of years, throughout Europe and the Near East.
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She has designed and exhibited batik art, eventually finding her voice with embroideries. Inspired by her grandmother’s needlework as a child, she studied at the London College of Fashion, lived in Greece where she designed clothing ranges embellished with screen print patterns.