Intro to Embroidery: Chain Stitch w/ Nancy Quick Langer

November's stitch of the month: Chain Stitch! Explore the expressive possibilities of this versatile stitch! Embroidery Stitch of the Month: Chain Stitch with Nancy Quick Langer 3-hour workshop Date: Saturday, November 7 Time: 10am-1pm Description: Build your toolkit of stitches this year with artist Nancy Quick Langer! Join Nancy in the studio each month for a thorough focus on a single type of embroidery stitch, exploring possibilities and variations of the technique. Each month is a stand-alone workshop; you can join for one workshop or as many as you like! This month’s focus is the Chain Stitch, a versatile stitch that creates a looping, chain-like line and can be used to outline or fill spaces. The loops can also be stitched individually to make floral designs.. This workshop is introductory level and beginner friendly! No experience necessary or expected. You can expect an introduction to tools and materials of embroidery in general, alongside the focused attention on the potential magic of the Chain Stitch. Tuition & Materials: $65 + $15 (materials, includes a hoop, fabric, needles and some threads to continue your practice) Location: Contemporary Craft, TImmons Studios (5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201). Note, this workshop will take place in the Fleischner Family Fibers Loft, which is on the second floor of the building. There are 2 entrances to the Timmons Studios. • One entrance is facing Butler Street. To access the Fibers Loft from the Butler Street facing entrance, there are a total of 32 stairs to ascend. • One entrance is facing 57th Street. This entrance is accessible by ramp, with no stairs to ascend. There is a lift inside the building to access the Fibers Loft on the second floor. If there are accessibility accommodations we can provide, or if there is anything you would like us to know before you arrive, please feel free to call Jamie Boyle at 412-465-1628 or email [email protected]. Cancellations: Cancellations are decided one business day before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be notified via email. If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you. About the Artist Nancy is a writer, teacher, and hand embroidery artist. She is interested in the social history of needlework, a skill that is useful, beautiful, and somehow also marginalized. In her own work, Nancy explores stitching as a meditative practice that connects her to generations of women who came before her. She is a member of the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh and the Three Rivers Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America.