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Sewing and Embroidery

DIY Silk Shading Embroidery

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Learn how to make an exquisite embroidered rose with intricate silk shading.

Atelier Saint Clare

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3 hours

5 to 10 £209

Online Classes

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Craft

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Textiles

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Sewing and Embroidery

How it works

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We'll send a ClassBento Box to you (a craft kit with what you'll need). Shipping in the UK is free, and you'll get your box delivered in time for your class. We ship nationwide. International shipping is also available for private groups, please enquire for pricing details.

Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get a link to join the interactive class.

What you'll do

Join our embroidery specialists for more exciting workshops.
Wednesdays 22nd May and 19th June 2024 - 18:00 to 21:00. This class is taught in two sessions of 3 hours each (6 hours in total).

Silk shading has been taken to the next level with this contemporary design. Silk shading is the art of creating shading with threads. This technique is also called needle painting (peinture à l'aiguille).

We will begin by introducing the split stitch on the outlines of the design. In the second stage, you will learn how to blend colours using short and long stitch.

In the second session, we will practise the stem stitch and satin stitch. A cluster of crystals will be added to create depth and sparkle.

The completed design reveals a flower with pink petals, and carefully applied crystals add to the effect of droplets, allowing the design to "shimmer" or "glisten" in the light.

Homework in between both sessions is recommended to allow a smooth transition in the class. It is recommended to finish all the steps taught in the first session, including stitching all the outlines of the design and completing the silk shading in the flower.

The aim of this silk shading class is for someone who has knowledge of embroidery but would like to improve their technique in silk shading.

The class is pitched towards intermediate students, and the limited class size will allow you to develop at your own pace with plenty of one-to-one time with the tutor.

The finished piece size is approximately 9cm (H) x 6cm (W).

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Knowledge required

This class is intermediate, and some knowledge of embroidery is recommended.

What you'll get in your craft kit

detailed instructions, white satin fabric, different colours of silk thread, Crystals, glass beads, white Gutermann thread and needles.

What you'll need

– A seated hoop, 8 or 10 inches, with webbing around the top ring
– Embroidery scissors
– Pins
– Pencil and eraser
– Notepad

Recommended but optional:
– Goldwork pad (for the beads and crystals)

Your teacher

Atelier Saint Clare

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Stephanie Bonneau is a textile artist specialised in hand embroidery based in Cheshire. She has over 12 years experience collaborated for multinational design houses including Chanel, Christian Dior and Burburry.

She has led embroidery classes in renowned institutions. Stephanie is expert is a wide range of techniques including Goldwork, Tambour Beading and silk shading. She teach classes from beginner to advanced and master class.

She is now sharing her time between teaching, designing new projects and artworks, working for Fashion Weeks, and private commissions for companies and clients.