Embroidered Sugar Skulls, Oct. 9, 2016
Embroidered Sugar Skulls Workshop
with Robert Mahar
Sunday, October 9, 2016, 9:45am - 3:45pm
$95. (includes supplies) for 1 session
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Join us in a handcrafted observance of Día de Muertos, celebrating the lives of those dearly departed, as we stitch non-traditional sugar skulls! We’ll transform a beautifully macabre 1903 medical illustration, custom printed on linen cotton canvas, into an ornamental embroidered calavera.
This full-day workshop is best suited to those with very basic embroidery knowledge and experience. Instruction will focus on composition, design transfer techniques and building on basic stitches for more advanced, decorative effects. All quality materials (fabrics, embroidery floss, hoops and needles!) along with instructional diagrams are provided and included in the cost of the class.
For inspiration in creating your embroidered sugar skull, see Robert’s Day of the Dead Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/robert_mahar/day-of-the-dead/
SCHEDULE:
9:45 am: Good morning! Settle into the studio and enjoy coffee & fresh baked goods.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Morning Workshop Session
12:00 - 1:30 pm: Lunch! Please feel free to bring a lunch with you or take advantage of one of the many Historic Core neighborhood eateries like: Grand Central Market, Guisados Tacos, Simply Salad or Bier Beisl.
1:30 - 3:30 pm: Afternoon Workshop Session
3:30 - 3:45 pm: Wrap up, clean up and depart.
We can comfortably accommodate six students for each workshop - click on the link to purchase and reserve your seat.
All workshops are held in the Meng & Mahar Studio Space located in the historic core of downtown Los Angeles. Click here for the address, directions, a map and parking information.
Workshop Policy:
At this time, due to the amount of preparation that goes into each of our workshops and the intimate class size we offer, there are no refunds given nor credit given towards future workshops. In the unlikely case of a teacher cancellation, students will be credited the full amount of said class. Thank you for your understanding.
