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Get familiar with the 5 stitches used in the book "The Field Guide to Embroidery" and select whichever pattern(s) speak to you to work on during this 6-week course. The instructor Jess is the author, so she is extremely familiar with the patterns and will help you at every turn no matter the pattern you choose. Class copies of the book will be available for all to use during class, or feel free to purchase/bring your own copy (I will have some for sale if you'd like to buy one in class). There are also copies available at the library if you'd like to use one at home between classes.

The Field Guide to Embroidery has 52 patterns, divided into 7 ecosystem chapters: desert, prairie, ocean, urban, mountains, waterways, and forests. There is a mix of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, a few invertebrates and flowers/plants. There are patterns available that are great for Beginners – Intermediate.

The first week of class we will practice the 5 stitches used in this book including the special "fur" stitch as well as decide what pattern(s) you'd like to work on for the remainder of classes. We will also learn how to read the patterns in the book so that students are able to purchase the thread colors they need to create their pattern. Students will also need to provide an item to stitch on (a hat, jacket, shirt, bag, fabric/hoop, etc.). You will be provided a needle, needle minder, a sheet of stabilizer for your chosen patterns, and fabric/hoop for practicing stitches. If you have taken classes with Jess before and are familiar with patterns and have the book, feel free to arrive to the first class with your materials to get started on a pattern! View the supply list here

If you would like to enroll after the registration window has closed, please email chastainarts@atlantaga.gov

REFUND POLICY: To receive a refund, students must submit their request at least 2 weeks before the first class. No refunds or transfers are guaranteed after this time. To withdraw from a class, you are required to email ChastainArts@AtlantaGA.gov and include your name, the class name, and your reason for withdrawal. The option to accept an account credit for the class withdrawal is preferred. If a withdrawal/refund is requested after 2 weeks prior to or after the class has begun, a $30 administration fee will be deducted and only an account credit will be processed to be used for future class registrations, clay purchases, and future purchases in our gift shop & gallery. If a class is running at minimum enrollment, we cannot process refunds or credits within 1 week of the class starting. If you register for a class after the session has begun, only an account credit will be processed if a withdrawal is requested. Anyone registered for a figure class with a model will be required to pay the model fee on the first day of class with cash or check to the instructor. Even if you request a withdrawal after the first day of class, you will be required to pay the model fee calculated based on enrollment on the first-class meeting. The Chastain Arts Center is not responsible for classes missed due to student absences and the student is not eligible to receive a refund or credit for any missed classes due to a student absence. Please discuss any unavoidable absences with your instructor

Activity Sub-Category

Enrichment Classes

Location

CAC Studio South at Chastain Arts Center and Gallery

Instructor

Jessica Kemper