Mixed Media for Beginners: Painting and Embroidery

Have you ever wanted to add some unique details to your paintings but wanted to go beyond the traditional materials often used in mixed media artworks? Then this class is perfect for you! We’ll learn the basics of embroidery and then sew into our paintings. It’s a great way to add some dimension, create a strong focal point, and weave in pops of color. No need to know anything about sewing prior to this class as all techniques will be covered in our lessons. I love sewing into my paintings and can’t wait to share this fun mixed media approach with you.

In this class you’ll learn:

• Basic embroidery stitches/techniques
• How to sew into your paintings to add design details, dimension, and texture
• Tips to ensure success and troubleshoot tangles
• How to add bead embellishments

In the end you’ll have a fun new approach to mixed media that you can incorporate into any mixed media artwork.