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Parabolic Paper Stitching: Geometric Curves from Straight Lines

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About Parabolic Paper Stitching: Geometric Curves from Straight Lines

Introduction

The Class Project

Materials for the Project

Curves From Straight Lines

Punching the Holes

Stitching the Pattern Part 1

Stitching the Pattern Part 2

Stitching the Pattern Part 3

More Design Ideas

Conclusion

What You Will Learn?

  • Are you an artist, sewer or crafter who enjoys using symmetry and pattern in your work? Perhaps you are keen to learn a new mixed media technique to add depth and interest to artworks on paper? .
  • If so, you might be interested in learning how to hand-stitch elegant ‘parabolic’ curves from a simple straight line grid. .
  • In this class, I will be teaching you the basics of how to embroider these stunning geometric designs onto… watercolour paper!.
  • Hi, I’m Clarissa, a geometric artist and experienced teacher, based in the UK. In my own creative practice I enjoy experimenting with different mixed media techniques to enhance the underlying geometry of my artworks. One of my all time favourite techniques is paper stitching. This slow, meditative process adds a delicate, tactile finish to elevate even the most simple designs..
  • In this engaging class I will share my tips and experience as I guide you through the steps of completing your own simple embroidery project: stitching parabolic curves onto paper..
  • In this class you'll learn:.
  • You’ll be creating:.
  • Is this class for me?.
  • Absolutely! No prior experience is necessary. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a hobby artist or sewer, or an experienced practitioner looking to add a new technique to your skillset, the wonderful thing about geometric art is that it is accessible to everyone – you don’t need to be ‘good at art’ (whatever that even means!). .
  • Even if you’re completely new to paper embroidery, you’ll be able to follow these step-by-step techniques to create your own artwork. And what’s more, you’ll gain skills that you can apply to more ambitious projects in the future. The possibilities really are endless!.
  • Materials needed:.
  • Downloadable resource pack.
  • Find this in the Projects & Resources section..
  • Time to get started - I can’t wait to see what you create!.