In this class, you'll get your hands busy learning two ancient techniques for making plied cording from silk and other fibers. Turn your creations into chic modern jewelry that's as unique as you are – a mix of tradition and your personal style!
Make a pair of small notebooks with embroidered paper covers. These small notebooks are embellished with a sorbello stitch. Learn to tear down paper from larger sheets, a great skill for recycling paper to make more notebooks. For this class, you will need to provide a 12” metal ruler.
Make a pair of small notebooks with embroidered paper covers. These small notebooks are embellished with a sorbello stitch. Learn to tear down paper from larger sheets, a great skill for recycling paper to make more notebooks. For this class, you will need to provide a 12” metal ruler.
Learn to make folded paper models that look just like high fashion dresses. Watch a demo of how to use a free online kaleidoscope tool to make your own custom patterned papers that look like fashion fabrics. Then we’ll use some fun pre-patterned papers and learn how to fold the dresses step-by-step.
Learn to make folded paper models that look just like high fashion dresses. Watch a demo of how to use a free online kaleidoscope tool to make your own custom patterned papers that look like fashion fabrics. Then we’ll use some fun pre-patterned papers and learn how to fold the dresses step-by-step.
Learn three basic embroidery stitches: cross stitch, back stitch and french knot. Get tips for handling thread, blending colors and finishing your piece into an ornament, coaster, card or tiny wall art. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This program is limited to attendees with MN addresses. Presented by Teaching Artist Becka Rahn. Registration required. Geared for adults. A Minnesota Legacy program. This class is hosted by Dakota County Libraries
