Freehand Machine Embroidery
Short course
Learn how to use a sewing machine and explore a contemporary way of creating art on fabric.
- Learn how to translate your artwork onto fabric.
- Experiment with different colours and textures using a domestic sewing machine.
- Create a piece of embroidered artwork that can be displayed on its own or used in a larger piece.
Discover the art of Freehand Machine Embroidery in our half-day course. You’ll create a design on paper either from an existing design, observational drawings using items at Locksbrook Campus, or abstract mark making. You’ll then discover how to translate your design onto fabric using a Domestic Bernina sewing machine, exploring different colours and textures in the process.
At the end of the course, you’ll have produced a piece of artwork that can be framed and displayed or used as an applique. Alternatively, you could bring along a shirt or bag you’d like to decorate and embroider directly onto this to give your item a contemporary, upcycled feel.
This course is open to those with no sewing machine experience and those who want to try out an effective and user-friendly method of embroidery that can easily be replicated at home.
Overview
This course will take place at Locksbrook Campus, Bath, BA1 3EL.
The next course takes place Tuesday 17 June, 10am – 3pm.
Bookings for this course will close on the 9 June.
This course costs £45 per person.
If you have a design in mind, you are welcome to bring along a photograph or piece of artwork you have already created. There will be time to create your design on the day.
You may also want to bring along a t-shirt or bag to machine embroider your artwork onto. Fabric and other materials needed for this course will be provided.
Meet the team
Katie Furzer works as a Textiles Designer selling work to high-end fashion houses and Embroidery Technician at Bath Spa University, using her industry experience to inspire students.
In her work she mixes embroidery with other processes such as print and laser cutting. After working in the fashion industry for 20+ years as a commercial designer, Katie enjoys using her experience in garment design, embroidery and embellishment to create unique pieces with digital and hand-rendered outputs.
Terms and conditions
Read the terms and conditions for taking part in this short course.
Contact us
For more information about the course please email your enquiries to shortcourses@bathspa.ac.uk .
