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2008

Coral Seas Workshop taught by Barbara Elmore April 19 - 20, 2008 Note: Annual Meeting will be held beginning at 11:00 a.m. on April 19 The Coral Seas project utilizes a technique developed by Barbara Elmore. Coral Seas involves a fair amount of simple pre-stitching that MUST be completed before coming to class. In class on Saturday, April 19, beginning at 9:30 a.m., we will paint the stitched threads, using lots of water, acrylic paint and regressed contact with one’s carefree kindergarten self! There will be a break in the class on Saturday to attend the Annual Meeting featuring a lecture by Barbara. The painted canvases will dry while we are attending the annual meeting. (Each student will need to sign up for the Annual Meeting brunch. More information about the Annual Meeting will be in the next newsletter.) Basic to intermediate stitching skill levels are required. The pre-stitching is French knots and satin stitches. Pre-work kits will be sent to each student eight weeks prior to class, along with specific instructions for pre-work stitching. No painting experience is necessary. In class there will be paints, brushes, and sponges to share. The pre-work kit consists of a line drawn canvas and white floss. The class kit includes all threads and beads, plus shells for embellishment, and a stitch guide with a full color photo. Cost of the kit is $107. This includes postage for mailing the canvas to each student. Teaching fees are an additional $117. Registration deadline is January 10, 2008 FIRM. Kits will be mailed to each student no later than February 15, 2008. [ top of page ]

Uncle Sam Saturday, June 21, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. One Day Workshop   Kit Cost $85.00 Class Fee: $55.00 Total Cost of Workshop $140.00 Uncle Sam is an adorable three dimensional stand-up that is sure to charm everyone. He stands about nine inches tall and is stitched on 18 count Mono canvas. A variety of threads and stitches are used.  He features three star shaped buttons and has his own flag included in the kit. The student will provide 10 x 12 stretcher bars and usual stitching supplies. Proficiency Level: Intermediate There is also a companion piece, Miss Liberty, available. The kit may be ordered for $85. See a picture at meetings or on Janet’s website: www.jzcdesigns.com.   Northwind Santa Sunday, June 22, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – Noon ½ Day Workshop Kit Fee $40 Class Fee: $27.50 Total Cost of ½ Day Workshop $67.50 North Wind Santa Ornament is the fifth in a series of Santa’s head ornaments. Inspired by a Polish glass Christmas ornament, this project is worked on 18 count Mono canvas. The design measures approximately 8 inches tall and includes specialty stitches and a variety of threads. The student will provide 9 x 9 stretcher bars and the usual stitching supplies. Proficiency Level:  Basic Intermediate   Peppermint Candy Santa Sunday, June 22, 2008, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ½ Day Workshop Kit Fee $40 Class Fee: $27.50 Total Cost of ½ Day Workshop $67.50  Peppermint Candy Santa Ornament is a new addition to a series of Santa head ornaments based on Polish glass ornaments. This project is stitched on 18 count white Mono canvas and is so much fun to stitch that you can almost taste it. The design is approximately 6” tall and includes specialty stitches in a variety of threads. The student will provide 9 x 9 stretcher bars and usual stitching tools. Proficiency Level:  Basic Intermediate JoAnn K. has completed several of Janet’s ornaments and will have them available at guild meetings. Registration deadline is April 1, 2008. See page 13 for the registration  forms for Jane Zickler Casey workshops.  You may also order any of the pieces from Janet’s website, www.jzcdesigns.com, as kits. Please note on order form and pay for kits with registration. Kits will be delivered during her classes. [ top of page ]

October 17-19, 2008 Libby Sturdy will be joining the Thursday evening Needlepoint Group for a lecture on Santas.  On Friday, she will be teaching a four Santa Sampler concentrating on face, hair, mustaches and beards.  On Saturday and Sunday, American Gothic Revisited (a teaching only piece) will be taught. More information will be added when available. [ top of page ]

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Last Updated: Thursday March 20, 2008

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