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Class Description:

In this class, students will be introduced to the art of embroidery, the many different stitches one can use to be creative with embroidery and will be inspired by the fiber works in the museum collection. Once students gain confidence with embroidery, they will be encouraged to create their own works.

“I view embroidery as simply drawing with thread. This has inspired my own studio practice, and I hope it will inspire my students!” - Charis

What to Expect:

Students can expect to look at how embroidery has been used in artmaking through looking at examples in the museum's collection. In the classroom, students will learn and practice several basic and creative embroidery stitches. Beginners are welcome! I enjoy seeing students get the hang of embroidery and then get inspired to use what they've learned and incorporate the skills into their own artworks outside of class.

Class Cancellation Policy:

If a class or workshop needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather or teacher illness, a “make-up” day will be scheduled on a SATURDAY as the educator’s schedule allows.

Materials:

All materials will be provided by the teacher and are included in the price for this workshop.

Educator:

Charis Fleshner is an art educator and nationally exhibiting conceptual artist who earned her MFA from the University of New Mexico. She currently teaches art at the Denver Art Museum and Aims Community College. Her work has been shown at the Museum of Art Fort Collins, Emmanuel Gallery in Denver, and Strata Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has been awarded two artist residencies elsewhere in Greensboro, North Carolina. Her work can be seen at charismakesart.com. She is currently working on projects in color pencil and soft sculpture.

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