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Embroidery and Watercolor Basic Techniques

A course by Katy Biele , Artist

Artist. Victoria, Canada.
Joined April 2019

Convey emotions on canvas by combining embroidery and painting

Best seller
98% positive reviews (531)
10,727 students
Audio: Spanish, English
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Convey emotions on canvas by combining embroidery and painting

Uniting two almost opposing artistic techniques takes extreme skill and a passion for experimenting, as well as the courage to make mistakes until you find the perfect combination! This is the craft of Katy Biele, Chilean textile artist and painter based in Canada, who harmoniously blends painting and embroidery in her pieces.

In this online course, learn to mix these two artistic techniques through an entertaining and creative process to end up with a unique textile piece that combines thread and watercolors.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 9 downloads

The ideas of the sketchbook
4 minutes, 10 seconds
Color inspiration
4 minutes, 22 seconds
Painting materials
2 minutes, 26 seconds
Embroidery materials
2 minutes, 55 seconds
Fabrics and racks
2 minutes, 13 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (531)
  • 10,727 students
  • 15 lessons (1h 50m)
  • 9 additional resources (1 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish, English
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create an artistic piece combining watercolor and thread or wool embroidery, using basic stitches, on a 15-cm fabric hoop.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone who likes to experiment with artistic projects, mainly painting and embroidery.

Requirements and materials

You do not need previous knowledge to take this course, just a passion for painting and embroidery and the eagerness to experiment.

As for materials, you need watercolors, painting paper, brushes, inks, fabrics, threads, scissors, and a wooden hoop.


Reviews

10,727 Students
531 Reviews
98% Positive ratings

Katy Biele

A course by Katy Biele

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Artist

Katy Biele is a Chilean textile artist and painter who lives in Victoria, Canada. She studied graphic design in Santiago de Chile before specializing as a visual artist and her work is based on paintings and mixed media embroidery that she creates in her studio.

Her art has been exhibited in galleries such as the Seymour Gallery and the South Main Gallery in Vancouver, Canada, among others. Katy also teaches embroidery classes around the world and collaborates with thread and textile fiber brands such as the Italian DHG.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What will we do during the course?
  • U2

    Inspiration and colors

    • The ideas of the sketchbook
    • Color inspiration
  • U3

    materials

    • Painting materials
    • Embroidery materials
    • Fabrics and racks
  • U4

    Watercolors Festival

    • First watercolor tests on paper
    • Paper sketch
    • Painting on canvas
  • U5

    Hands to embroidery!

    • Learning embroidery techniques
    • Fusing paint with embroidery
    • Finishing our work
    • Uses and care
  • FP

    Final project

    • Embroidery and experimental watercolor

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

  • Certificates
    Plus

    If you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.

  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

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    Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.


FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.

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Embroidery and Watercolor Basic Techniques. Craft course by Katy Biele Best seller

Embroidery and Watercolor Basic Techniques

A course by Katy Biele
Artist. Victoria, Canada.
Joined April 2019
  • 98% positive reviews (531)
  • 10,727 students