Extraordinary Embroidery: Explore Alternative Organic Materials
A course by Hillary Waters Fayle , Textile Artist
Joined September 2021
Learn a new way to embroider by using unconventional materials to stitch unique and unexpected pieces
Learn a new way to embroider by using unconventional materials to stitch unique and unexpected pieces
Joined September 2021
The art of embroidery is meant to be unexpected, from new tools like the punch needle or new techniques like 3D stumpwork. Textile Artist Hillary Waters Fayle takes it a step further and creates her embroidery on organic materials like leaves and other plants. Her truly unique work has been featured in a number of publications like The Guardian, The Observer, The Sunday Times South Africa, and many more.
In this online course, you learn the basics of embroidery and how to stitch into non-traditional materials. Explore a new world of needlework techniques to create one-of-a-kind embroidery pieces.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 14 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (130)
- 4,544 students
- 12 lessons (1h 42m)
- 14 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a design and embroider it onto a non-traditional or unexpected material.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for craft enthusiasts who want to create unique, handmade pieces, or for embroidery fans who want to learn new techniques.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
To take this course, you need the organic material you wish to work with, embroidery thread, a pen, a sketchbook, tracing paper, graph paper, a small awl or cork, PVA or similar glue, small needles, jeweler’s tweezers, scissors, and low adhesive tape.
Reviews
A course by Hillary Waters Fayle
Hillary Waters Fayle is an artist based in Richmond, Virginia, but originally from Buffalo, New York. She studied textile design at Buffalo State College, and embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK. She also has a Master’s Degree from the department of craft and material studies at Virginia Commonwealth University
Her work has been widely exhibited and is included in the permanent collections of the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, NY, the Kalmthout Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Belgium, the United States Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka and several private collections. She has also taught at Penland School of Craft in North Carolina, the Mediterranean Art & Design Program in Italy, and Yasar University in Turkey.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
History and Techniques
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History of Embroidery and Needlework
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Choosing Materials
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Technique Foundations
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U3
Basic Stitches and Design
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Workspace Preparation
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Inspiration
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Material Preparation
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Transferring Your Design
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U4
Stitching
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Color and Line
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Stitch
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Finishing
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FP
Final project
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Extraordinary Embroidery: Explore Alternative Organic Materials
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tsofiaco
PlusI really enjoyed the course, I got practices, and an understanding of how to embroider on different materials, especially on leaves. I learned more types of embroidery and got inspiration for my projects. I recommend the course. Thank you
jrtcgiesler
I really enjoyed the course. Very informative & easy to understand.
claudiamarianapili
PlusEs una técnica muy interesante para vincularse con la naturaleza, mucho por explorar y el curso es una gran guia.
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samlectora
An interesting development for any embroiderer who wants to explore other ways to use their skills or combine embroidery with other interests.
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Extremely thorough. Very well done and for the serious artist! I enjoyed the presentation. Recommend!