Introduction to 3D Hand Embellishments with Jessica Grady

Introduction to 3D Hand Embellishments with Jessica Grady*

Learn how to create beautiful 3D embellishments with a variety of recycled and traditional textile materials, combined with hand stitch. Embroidery artist Jessica Grady will introduce you to her embellishment techniques with vertical beading, folded and pleated sequins, working with wire and using piping and cables to create 3D climbing structures. Experiment with your own hand-crafted beads and sequins to achieve unique and creative results.

You will leave the class with a 3D textile art piece that you can frame up or work on further. This class is suitable for absolute beginners as Jessica will go through all the steps to introduce you to this exciting art form, as well as more experienced stitches wanting to experiment with new 3D techniques.

(*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.