Embroidery and Watercolor Basic Techniques

You will start by knowing Katy, her career in the world of arts and, specifically, in embroidery. You will know some of its influences, from the almost anonymous work of people in India to artists like Picasso and Matisse.

Your creative process will begin with an idea. Katy will tell you about how and where she gets inspiration for her pieces and how she chooses and combines the colors she uses.

Then you will take a tour of the materials you will use to create your project, both those that you will use to paint and those that you will use to embroider.

You will do your first basic watercolor tests on paper to release your hand and lose your fear of the technique. You will also discover what happens when you add acrylic ink to your composition before making the sketch of your final piece.

Then you will move from paper to fabric, learning the basic techniques to paint with watercolor on a frame.

From watercolor you will make the leap to embroidery, practicing some textures and dots on the frame you painted before. You will apply basic stitches, knots and dusters.

Once your work is finished, you will learn to give it a more professional finish by sewing the fabric through the back of the frame, before hanging it on a wall.

Finally, Katy will give you some maintenance tips to clean the fabric and keep your piece in optimal condition.