Byzantium Workshop with Lorene Salt

Please note that this workshop is for OVGS members in good standing.

Dates: January 30th & 31st via Zoom.  The workshop will run for three hours each day, 9am - 12pm.

Class Cost:  $175 (Kit and Class).  Students will need to provide 14” x 14” stretcher bars.

Place:  Virtual workshop on zoom.

Registration Deadline:  November 15th. Full payment is due on November 18th.

“Byzantium” is an exciting study of traditional and string art stitches. A newly configured 16-spoke “Spiro Cluster” is the centre of this piece. From there a variety of interesting and intricate borders surround the centre sphere to build the abstract design. As the stitches are placed the student will see an abstract garden starting to form. Stitches featured include Chilly Hollow, a variety of Jessicas, and a multitude of Crescents (you won’t believe the versatility of this stitch). A plethora of metallic threads are used in this piece adding sparkle.

This class will appeal to those students who would like to learn new techniques while challenging themselves by mastering complex canvaswork stitches. This piece looks stunning in person.

PROJECT: Wall Hanging, Bag Insert, Pillow

SIZE OF DESIGN: 8-3/8” x 8-3/8”  STRETCHER BARS: 14” x 14” (Student must provide stretcher bars. Ground fabric and thread are included in the kit.)

GROUND FABRIC: 18 count White Opalescent mono canvas

TYPES OF THREAD USED: Finca #8 Perle Cotton, Caron Impressions and Wildflowers, Kreinik #12 and #8 Braid, DMC #8 Perle Cotton, Rainbow Gallery FyreWerks, Splendor and Neon Rays+

COLOURS USED: A variety of shades of Purple, Turquoise, and Blue

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Advanced

PREREQUISITES: Basic knowledge of Canvaswork and the ability to read a chart is a must.