Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery
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Course overview
- Provider
- Domestika
- Course type
- Paid course
- Level
- Beginner
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Lessons
- 18 lessons
- Certificate
- Available on completion
- Course author
- Gimena Romero
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Blackwork is a traditional English embroidery technique historically used to decorate garments, primarily with geometric designs. Despite what the name suggests, black isn't the only color used, as there are examples of blackwork embroidery throughout history done in blue, green, and metallic colors.
In this course, bring blackwork into the 21st century alongside embroidery artist Gimena Romero, who teaches you about the historical context of this art form and guides you through the process of creating your own sampler of both classic and contemporary patterns.
If you don't already know Gimena, take a look at her other courses: Experimental Embroidery Techniques on Paper, Painting with Thread: Textile Illustration Techniques, and Embroidery Technique with the Back Stitch.
Description
Start the course by getting to know Gimena Romero, who explains why she decided to study blackwork at the Royal School of Needlework and how that decision has influenced her work and her career. She also shows you her biggest influences within the world of embroidery.
Go over the materials you need for the course one by one. Then, find inspiration for your project by looking at some of the blackwork pieces your teacher has made.
Discover different types of patterns like open, mixed, and closed, as well as their uses and applications.
Once you understand the basics, it's time to experiment. Start with several open patterns including feathers, mosquitos, and a tessellation.
Move on to mixed patterns like lace, diamond eyelet, and waffle before finishing up with the closed patterns: herringbone darning, T blocks, and harlequin.
Next, learn how to enhance your designs with gradients. Look at what characteristics a pattern needs to be applied in blackwork, as well as how to transfer it and add shadows.
Finally, see how to integrate gradients into the previously seen patterns and your final piece.
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