In this class, learn to use a variety of approaches to the medium of embroidery while taking inspiration from the Smithsonian collection. Look at the ways fiber and stitch have been employed by a range of artists—such as Mariska Karasz, whose work is collected by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Cooper Hewitt Design Museum—and explore the history of embroidery back to the Middle Ages. Together, analyze embroidery as an art form with regard to color, line, texture, pattern, composition, and process while practicing in a series of guided exercises.

Special Program Information

• The instructor is Heather Kerley.
• This program includes 3 sessions, 2 hours each.

General Information

• This studio arts program is a Zoom Meeting to allow for patron and instructor interaction online.
• All Studio Arts programs require an online registration for each participant so that the instructor can provide individual attention to every student registered for the online program.
• This program will be recorded. Please see our FAQ for recording terms and conditions.
• Please refer to the "Materials for this program" section for any applicable supply list information and/or special documents for this program.
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