Embellished Mixed Media Florals with Jessica Grady

Mixed Media Embellished Florals with Jessica Grady*

Join embroidery artist Jessica Grady for a colourful and creative day exploring floral designs using embellishments and hand stitch. You will be working on your own fantasy floral artwork design using Jessica's samples and ideas to inspire you. Jessica will show you how you can utlise a range of mixed media materials to create your floral design including recycled sequins, painted washers and sponges, as well as more traditional beads, buttons and embellishments. All these elements will be added to your textile background with simple hand embroidery stitches, which will also add some decoration and pattern to your design.

Techniques explored within the workshop include: folded and pleated sequin petals, beaded flower stamens, twisted wire vines and folded flower buds. Everyone will create their own unique fantasy floral design, and Jessica will provide lots of 1:1 assistance, inspiration and ideas to help you create your own textile artwork. This workshop is suitable for all abilities, whether you are a complete beginner to stitch, or someone who would like to explore techniques and try something new!

(*Jessica Grady is an award winning embroidery artist, educator and author from West Yorkshire. Her work is a colourful and creative exploration of hand stitch and mixed media, and she utilises waste and recycled materials, which are transformed into exciting embellishments. Jessica is passionate about exploring mixed media to create fun artworks that take otherwise discarded materials and turn them into embellished treasure. She creates detailed sculptures and wall framed artwork all showcasing her intricate signature style. Jessica’s work has been exhibited in the UK, Europe and Asia, and she shares her skills across the UK and beyond through workshops and lectures. Her first book - Stitched Mixed Media was published in 2023 with Crowood Press).

Skill Level: suitable for beginners as well as more experienced stitchers.

Cost: £65 per person - includes all materials and equipment use and an embroidery hoop for you to take away and display your finsihed piece in.