Crewel Embroidery: Reimagining a Cloister Tapestry
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Taught by Rhiannon Platt
Rhiannon Platt is at least third generation fiber artist. Raised by seamstresses, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds, she picked up her first pair of needles over a decade ago. Since her first scarf, Rhiannon has gone on to fabricate for Lion Brand Yarn, Nathan Vincent, Olek, Jeila Gueramian, Londonkaye, and Levi’s. In between commissions, she finds time to write patterns and make endless sweaters.
Location: Prospect Heights Brainery (190 Underhill Ave in Prospect Heights, BK)
In this two week masterclass, students will adapt an image of a beast from the Cloister’s collection into a crewel embroidery. This class will delve into the foundations of embroidery, such as transferring a pattern and outlining stitches like the backstitch. Then, students will take home their work and practice between sessions so that they can work on some of the filler stitches that make crewel embroidery so fascinating in the second week!
Note: students will not finish the work in class, but will have ample time to practice these skills and finish the project at home.
Previous embroidery experience is helpful but not required.
