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My aim in teaching is not to lead students step by step through a project.
I would much prefer to teach firstly about design, colour, contrast and texture. Using these principles, going on to explore stitches and their variation and how they can work together.
Having come from a design background, for me the execution of a stitch is important but not vital to a good piece of embroidery.
Also the mixing of mediums is exciting from a design point of view if not from a purest view point.
Although embroidery is mainly decorative, as in cushions, bed linen etc, there is also a place for embroidery as pure art.
Art is the visual depiction of the culture of a time, using this as a definition or plumb line for art, the embroiderer can and does meet these requirements.
On the first day of a class I always spend some time on exploring design techniques, stitching variations, thread, and fabric.
We then begin the project at hand, not step by step in a cloned manner but using the project as a basis to form something new and individual, unique to the artist.
Class requirements: Most classes come with their own kit, however a sewing kit of scissors and extra needles would be handy. A light and magnifier may be required by some students. A whiteboard or blackboard would be helpful for teaching.
Lectures “Embroidery as Art”: A discussion on design in embroidery. PowerPoint or whiteboard. Book available.
“The Treasure Island” A look into “Narryna” of Hobart Tasmania, taking a close look at an old mantle valance. PowerPoint only.
“Fill in Stitches”: Looking at the possibilities of different stitches to fill in rather than using the traditional satin stitch. PowerPoint or whiteboard. Booklet available.
Fees: Hourly rate: $50.00 per hour, including breaks as from Jan 2007
Travel: All Air and , or bus expenses and bookings are the responsibility of the employer.
A petrol fee for state customers will apply.
Accommodation: Either billeted or reasonable commercial.
Meals: All meals to be supplied by the employer.
Fees for overseas and conferences are as contracted by the event organizers.
Number of Students per class up to 12 comfortably , 18 max
The examples below are commissioned classes that have either past or up coming. They are able to be taught again outside the state that they were first commissioned. Those that are upcoming will not be taught or advertised in the same state, and will of cause not be taught before the commissioned class.
Classes are available to retail stores using my commercially available kits. The kits will be sold to the retailer at distributor price and sold to the student at the stores usual mark up price.
CORDED WHITEWORK
Inspired by a 16th century french costuming.
This technique uses tone and texture to create the design.
Worked on a base fabric and embellished with cord and thread it is captured between the layers of additional fabric.
It is enhanced with many creative combinations of stitching.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: includes fabric, cord, thread,
needle, comprehensive instructions.
Size: 24cm sq
Price of kit: $35.00 AUD
Additional requirements: A 12” hoop bound, sharp 2B pencil, fabric rubber, and magnifier if needed normally.
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ORGANZA TRANSPARENT EMBROIDERY
From my book “ Embroidery Illusions” this work is stitched on tightly stretched organza over a mount.
Using mainly silk thread the design is built up in a sketch manner, creating shades of heavy and light stitching, reminiscent of watercolours.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: Includes stretched & mounted organza, thread, needle, comprehensive instructions, frame mounting board.
Size: 11cm sq design, 20cm mount
Price of kit: $35.00 AUD
Additional requirements: Extra threads, silk and cotton, and magnifier if needed normally.
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ORGANZA FREE STYLE
Worked on a pre printed base panel with silk, cotton and metallic thread. Embellish with beads and crystals.
Makes up into an album for special occasions.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: includes fabric, cord, thread,needle, comprehensive instructions.
Size: 30cm sq
Price of kit: $35.00 AUD
Additional requirements:Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
Unavailable until 2008
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EMBROIDERY and BEADING ALBUM
Worked on a pre printed base panel with silk, cotton and metallic thread. Embellish with beads and crystals.
Makes up into an album for special occasions.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: Includes base fabric some threads and beads, crystals,book insert, comprehensive instructions
Size: 9cm sq design
Price of kit: $50.00 AUD or $35.00 part kit
Additional requirements: Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
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VELVET ROSE
This work is based on using a stencil to pad gold paint into the velvet, this gives an interesting texture to stitch into plus makes it easy to transfer the design. The work is then stitched in a variety of stitches, making cord and laying down Jap gold.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: includes fabric, cord, thread,needle, comprehensive instructions.
Size: 30cm sq
Price of kit: $35.00 AUD
Additional requirements:Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
Unavailable until 2008
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RAW EDGE
Using a variety of stitches and applied fabrics, this project will inspire creativity for the traditionalist and creative stitcher.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: includes fabric, thread,needle, comprehensive instructions.
Size: 30cm sq
Price of kit: $35.00 AUD
Additional requirements:Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
Unavailable until 2008
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TULLE EMBROIDERY
Creating a design with Tulle using different techniques in embroidery and entrapment of stitches and objects.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: includes fabric, cord, thread,needle, comprehensive instructions.
Size: 30cm sq
Price of kit: $35.00 AUD
Additional requirements: Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
Unavailable until 2008
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SCRAP METAL
A design created, using aluminium drink cans, chamois, and silk threads.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: Requirement list supplied. comprehensive instructions.
Size: 30cm sq
Price of Insrructions: $5.00 Additional requirements:
Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
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FANNEL FLOWER
Worked in a tone on tone, white work style, this depiction of the Australian flannel flower is subtly country. Using cornely work, appliqué embroidery and bead work on a natural ground fabric using natural cotton thread. 30cm sq .
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: unknowen @ this time, needle, comprehensive instructions.
Size: 30cm sq
Price of kit: $35.00 Additional requirements:
Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
Unavailable until 2009
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BEADED PURSE OR SPECTICAL CASE
Worked on a pre printed panel this work is a combination of silk embroidery and bead work. The piece is sized either for a sceptical case or evening purse.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: unknowen @ this time needle, comprehensive instructions.
Size: 9cm x 7cm
Price of kit: $35.00 Additional requirements:
Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
Unavailable until 2008
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JEWEL BOX
A lesson in recycling, transforming a simple can into a work of art. The embroidery style is a mixture of fine embroidery and beading with the inclusion of amethyst crystals.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: Requirement list, printed panel, some threads,needle, comprehensive instructions.
Size: 30cm sq
Price of kit: $25.00 Additional requirements:
Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
Unavailable until 2009
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THE EMPERORS GOLD FISH
This traditional style gold fish is embroidered on a pre printed panel, designed especially for the Koala Convention. The fish is embroidered using one strand of silk highlighted with gold rayon thread. The work model is an A5 note book cover, the cover is designed in such a way that it is interchangeable with a stranded A5 pads or sketch books.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: Pre printed panel, threads, needle, comprehensive instructions.
Size: 30cm sq
Price of kit: $40.00 Additional requirements:
Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
Unavailable until 2009
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CAPTURED ORGANZA
A light design of organza on organza. using diferant coloured organzas, the design is built up with layers stretched over a frame.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: Organza, thread, work frame, needle, comprehensive instructions.
Size: 30cm sq
Price of kit: $50.00 Additional requirements:
Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
Unavailable until 2008
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PELICAN
Worked in a combination of corded whitework and a trapunto like technique..
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: Fabrics, cord, thread, needle, comprehensive instructions.
Size: 30cm sq
Price of kit: $35.00 Additional requirements:
Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
Unavailable until 2008
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YOUNG NEPTUNE
A follow up to the popular sea maiden, this piece is embroided on fine organza using silk and metallic threads embellished with beads. The design based on the embroidery style from the book “Embroidery Illusions” by Gary Clarke. It is floating embroidery as if embroidered on glass.
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: Stretched and mounted organza, thread, needle, comprehensive instructions, mounting materials.
Size: embroidery area 18cm sq
Price of kit: $50.00 Beads not included Additional requirements:
Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
Unavailable until 2009
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SEA MAIDEN
Worked on fine organza with silk and metallic threads using a floating organza technique. Incorporating some stump work and the making of paper backgrounds to enhance the embroidery..
Class lengths: 2 days
Kit supplied: Stretched and mounted organza, thread, needle, comprehensive instructions, mounting materials.
Size: embroidery area 18cm sq
Price of kit: $50.00 Additional requirements:
Extra threads, silk and cotton, beads, and magnifier if needed normally.
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For more information
E-MAIL: info@garyclarkedesigns.com
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