Central New York Embroiderers' Guild of America
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Classes
Proficiency Levels
Basic/Beginner: No experience with the technique being taught
Intermediate: Knowledge of basic stitches and materials and their uses in the techniques being taught
Advanced: Ability to execute simple and difficult stitches in the technique being taught, knowledge of color and design which will allow for exploration and creativity
All levels: Suitable class for all levels of experience in the technique being taught
Days: Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Teacher: Debbie Rowley
Technique: Canvas
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Size: 10 x 10
Cost: $125
Employ a variety of textures and fibers in a grayscale color scheme with a single accent color. Students will learn the mechanics of the stitches to achieve a natural stitching rhythm, less prone to error and therefore, more enjoyable.
Days: Friday / Saturday
Teacher: Deanna Powell
Technique: Beadwork
Level: Intermediate
Size: 21" long, may be modified
Cost: $78
Learn the spiral stitch rope technique with the stunning Midnight Moon necklace and bonus earrings. Students will explore embellishing a cabochon with beads and stitching.
Two-Day Class - Elegance Cubed
Days: Saturday / Sunday
Teacher: Kurdy Biggs
Technique: Canvas
Level: Intermediate
Size: 8 1/2" x 6 1/2", finished size 2" cube
Cost: $45
Shimmering threads combined with a metallic bronze canvas provides elegance that will fit in your hand. Explore a variety of canvas stitches and beading as you create a Fabergé-inspired 3D piece.
Two-Day Class - Irish Blessing Sampler
Days: Saturday / Sunday
Teacher: Catherine Theron
Technique: Counted Thread
Level: Advanced Intermediate
Size: 12" x 24"
Cost: $220
May the road rise up to meet your stitches! This sampler features a Christmas-colored Scottish-type alphabet, home with grazing sheep, an old Irish Blessing and a hunt scene.
One-Day Class - Crescents and Crystals
Day: Friday
Teacher: Kurdy Biggs
Technique: Canvas
Level: Intermediate
Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" each of 2-sided ornament
Cost: $50
Crescents and curves and crystals, oh my. Explore the crescent stitch in a glorious ornament composed of woven crescent curves; walnetto and sheaf stitches; and crystals.
One-Day Class - Bejeweled Heart
Day: Friday
Teacher: Carol Lynn Stratton
Technique: Blackwork
Level: All Levels
Size: 3" x 3"
Cost: $20
Learn the basics of blackwork embroidery while you stitch a beautiful heart. This embellished heart could be worn as jewelry, used as an ornament or made into a sachet.
One-Day Class - “Faux-bergé” Rose Trellis Egg
Day: Friday
Teacher: Michele Roberts
Technique: Needlepoint, Surface Embroidery and Beading
Level: Intermediate
Size: 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1/4"
Cost: $80
Feel like royalty as you create a glittering ornament inspired by a Fabergé Imperial Romanov Easter egg.
One-Day Class - No Place Like Home
Day: Friday
Teacher: Catherine Theron
Technique: Counted Thread
Level: Intermediate
Size: 4 1/4" x 6 1/4" folded closed
Cost: $90
Dorothy was right! There's no place like home, for you needlework supplies that is. Enjoy the counted thread project with specialty stitches while creating keepsake for your scissors, needles, and other needlework accessories..
One-Day Class - Blanket Stitch Fantasy
Day: Saturday
Teacher: Carol Lynn Stratton
Technique: Stitch Exploration and Design
Level: All Levels
Size: 6" x 6"
Cost: $25
Get ready for stitching exploration as your create a colorful scene with blanket stitching. Find out how truly versatile this stitch can be.
One-Day Class - “Faux-bergé” Jeweled Ukrainian Egg
Day: Saturday
Teacher: Michele Roberts
Technique: Needlepoint and Beading
Level: Intermediate
Size: 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1/4"
Cost: $75
Explore the fascinating work of Fabergé and pysanka as you create an eleborate egg ornament with aurora borealis crystals.
One-Day Class - Chain Stitch Fantasy
Day: Sunday
Teacher: Carol Lynn Stratton
Technique: Stitch Exploration and Design
Level: All Levels
Size: 6" x 6"
Cost: $25
Discover the many variations chain stitch as you "link" design elements together to create a colorful scene.
Days: Sunday
Teacher: Deanna Powell
Technique: Beadwork
Level: Intermediate
Size: Made to fit
Cost: $50
Explore the Russian Chevron stitch as you create a stunning bracelet with matching earrings.
One-Day Class - Goldwork Red Floral Valentine Heart
Day: Sunday
Teacher: Michele Roberts
Technique: Goldwork and Beading
Level: Intermediate
Size: 3" x 3" x 1/4"
Cost: $65
Truly have a heart of gold when you finish this luxurious project in traditional goldwork with the sparkle of Swarovski crystals.
One-Day Class - Studio Time
Day: Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Cost: $25 per day
Want some time to work on a UFO or finish a class you just attended? Want to spend time with stitching friends in a relaxed atmosphere? Then Studio Time is for you. There is a $25 per day fee for Studio Time. If you are only registering for Studio Time (and no other classes) there is a non-refundable deposit of $50 in addition to the $25 per day fee. If you are only registering for Studio Time, you must purchase your banquet ticket separately.