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Part 2 Intro to Silk Shading is Out

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The second part of our introduction to silk shading has been released and is now available on the London Embroidery School website. If you purchased one of our kit and classes bundles then the second part will have been delivered to your email address otherwise it is now purchasable independently.

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Silk shading from below, detail

During this class we will be talking to you more about the technique of silk shading and how it can be tweaked with your directional, material and density choices. As you will have become comfortable with juggling your thread blending using two needles we will offer a little context and examples from the history of silk shading which will hopefully spark ideas of how you can go on to apply your new skills.

If you haven’t already secured your introduction to silk shading kit, don’t delay as these have been selling like hot cakes since the launch of part 1.Find all your options in the online classes section of the London Embroidery School Website.

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Intro to Silk Shading in frame

Silk Shading comes to LES

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Intro to Silk Shading in frame

By popular demand, we bring to you the Introduction to Silk Shading Online Classes. Inspired by the naturalistic flow of art nouveau designs we have developed this kit onto which we will be filling in the traditional silk shading method of long and short stitch, accompanied by split stitch, outline stitch and french knots for the details.

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Introduction to silk shading online class detail

This two part class will take you section by section from creating the fill, to blending the four colours featured, and learning how to get your stitches to flow with the direction of the shape. The first part has been released and is for sale now, with the second part following next week (Friday 2nd April).

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Orange to yellow silk shading class , thread blending with hand and needle

The Introduction to silk shading is an entry level class for those who have not tried silk shading before or want to brush up their skills with the basics. We would suggest that it would be ideal if you had done a little general sewing or embroidery before for a good grounding before you attempt this more specialist and unusual skill.So if you’ve completed something like our Introduction to Embroidery Lily and Pomegranate Design, you’re in a great position. As with most of our online classes, there is the option of a mini kit for the materials to accompany the class or the deluxe kit for those who need the equipment too.

For further details and to order your class and kit, pop over to the online classes section.

November Student of the Month

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As November has come to a close, we have deliberated and the winner of student of the month is….. Hannah Gawthorpe with these lovely images of her progress at the Silk Shading Day Class- Beginners

 

If you are feeling inspired, and would like to try your own hand at the class Hannah took, or any of our other classes, follow the link to find more details.

Alternatively if you would like to be next month’s #studentofthemonth, use the hashtag #londonembroideryschool when sharing your photos from your London Embroidery School class or the things you have gone onto make following the class.

Happy Stitching…

A new design and day to learn Silk Shading

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On Friday 5th October, we have a new silk shading course taking place where we will be working on this gorgeous honeysuckle design. This technique, sometimes known as ‘painting in stitches’ allows you to create fades and colour changes through the body of the embroidery by working with multiple threads. This is particularly useful for natural forms such as flowers, fruit and animals which, once mastered, can give a very realistic effect to the embroidery.

Notice how delicately the colours change through the flower to give depth to the petals.

The class will also include french knot buds, because you can never have too many french knots.

Click here to see more about the class and secure your place!