Class Listings

Class descriptions provide the information you need to select your classes: a photograph, the class description, proficiency level, and kit fee and contents.  Please pay particular attention to the proficiency level definitions listed below.  You will receive a letter from your teacher acknowledging that you are in their class and listing unusual supplies you may need, if any.

Proficiency Levels   PER ANG POLICY 6.01

BASIC  

·         Can thread a needle, and begin and end threads correctly

·         Works tent stitch (half-cross, continental, and/or basketweave)

·         Can read and work from stitch diagrams and charts

BASIC INTERMEDIATE

·         Has participated in at least one formal workshop or class, or has had at least six hours of instruction in a class                setting

·         Works diagonal tent (basketweave) in curved areas (sections)

·         Understands basic compensation

·         Can work at least six different decorative stitches

·         Understands and works from stitch diagrams and charts with confidence

INTERMEDIATE

·         Possesses skills outlined in previous levels

·         Has participated in at least three formal workshops or classes

·         Has stitched with a variety of threads such as cotton, wool, silk, synthetics, linen, metal, and metallics and is                  familiar with their characteristics

·         Confidently works complicated stitches from diagrams and is comfortable with their compensation

·         Has worked at least four different techniques on a readily counted ground, such as pulled thread, pattern                        darning, Florentine (bargello), blackwork, free stitchery, beading, introductory silk and metal thread techniques,              Hardanger, and mixed media

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE

·         Possesses skills outlined in previous levels

·         Has participated in at least five formal workshops or classes

·         Has worked a wide variety of different techniques on a readily counted ground, such as pulled thread, pattern                darning, Florentine (bargello), blackwork, free stitchery, beading, introductory silk and metal thread techniques,              Hardanger, and mixed media

·         Confidently stitches diagonal patterns

ADVANCED

·         Possesses skills outlined in previous levels

·         Has participated in a wide variety of formal workshops in different techniques and has experience with many                  different types of grounds and threads

·         Is interested in developing skills and pursuing solutions to problems in design, color, and techniques

·         Is interested in developing original designs, colors, and/or styles