Location: Missouri Library Network Corporation in Webster Groves
Workshop: Pathways
Teacher: Sue Reed
Date: November 3-4, 2007
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Technique: Shading, Controlling a hand-dyed thread
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Gateway Members $95
ANG Members $115
Non-Members $130
Deadline: September 24, 2007
Description: his bright, cheery pattern is an exercise in shading and in controlling a hand-dyed thread. In class you will learn how to work with a skein of hand-dyed thread (in this instance a silk) and manipulate it to color match various elements of the design. You will learn color manipulation and shading of solid threads by thread blending strands of cotton floss and by decreasing the number of strands used in order to suggest a hint of pattern. Color choices will be available. The student will preselect the choice of white or buttercream canvas for her design. Design size: 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" on canvas cut to 12" x 12".
Canvas: #18 mono.
Proficiency level: Advanced intermediate.  
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