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Mixed Media for Beginners: Painting and Embroidery
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About Mixed Media for Beginners: Painting and Embroidery
Introduction
Class Description
Materials
Basic Stitch Demonstration
Watercolor Mini Lesson
Acrylic Mini Lesson
Choosing A Painting
Embroidered Painting Examples
Bonus: Adding Beads
Troubleshooting: Knots and Threads
Final Project
Final Thoughts
What You Will Learn?
- Have you ever wanted to add some unique details to your paintings but wanted to go beyond the traditional materials often used in mixed media artworks? Then this class is perfect for you! We'll learn the basics of embroidery and then sew into our paintings. It's a great way to add some dimension, create a strong focal point, and weave in pops of color. No need to know anything about sewing prior to this class as all techniques will be covered in our lessons. I love sewing into my paintings and can't wait to share this fun mixed media approach with you. .
- In this class you’ll learn:.
- In the end you’ll have a fun new approach to mixed media that you can incorporate into any mixed media artwork. .
- Whether this is the first time you’ve picked up a needle and thread or you've been sewing for years, you’ll learn something new that you can incorporate into your art. .
- Materials: .
- Watercolor or Mixed Media Paper.
- Watercolor and/or Acrylic Paint.
- Brushes.
- Water cup.
- Paper Towel.
- Embroidery Needle or Sewing Needle .
- Embroidery Floss or Sewing Thread.
- Scissors.
- Optional: .
- Beads.
- Cardboard.
- Glue.
- Push Pin.