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Ekta Kaul Kantha Workshop 3
Kantha Embroidery workshop with Ekta Kaul
Kantha embroidery with Ekta Kaul

Art of Kantha – In Person Workshop 2 July 2024

£199.00

Learn the art of Kantha- beautiful stitched textiles from the Indian subcontinent whose ethos are rooted in sustainability, storytelling and mindfulness.  In this class you will learn fundamental Kantha stitches for outlines of motifs, filling in and for quilting.  During the class, I will share with you my tips and techniques for kantha embroidery, quilting and finishing. Set within the inspiring gallery at the Crafts Council in the heart of London, the workshop is a rare chance to experience learning from me in person.

Suitable for all levels including beginners.

You are invited to stay stay on for the book launch at the gallery starting at 7pm  on 2nd July.

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The Art of Kantha -In Person Workshop on 2 July

Venue Crafts Council Gallery, 44A Pentonville Rd, London N1 9BY

Date 2 July April 2024

Timing 2.30-5.30 pm

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

Learn the art of Kantha- beautiful stitched textiles from the Indian subcontinent whose ethos are rooted in sustainability, storytelling and mindfulness.  In this class you will learn fundamental Kantha stitches for outlines of motifs, filling in and for quilting.  During the class, I will share with you my tips and techniques for kantha embroidery, quilting and finishing. Set within the inspiring gallery at the Crafts Council in the heart of London, the workshop is a rare chance to experience learning from me in person.

Suitable for all levels including beginners.

You are invited to stay stay on for the book launch at the gallery starting at 7pm .

WHAT’s INCLUDED IN THE CLASS

Materials Kit + Signed copy of my book Kantha Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making

A beautiful, curated kit with my favourite linen and cotton fabrics, DMC stranded cotton threads in two vibrant colours, a skein of perle thread, needles that make it a pleasure to embroider and quilt, a design to work from and a signed copy of my Kantha Book which has clear step by step photographs and detailed  instructions of more that 30 kantha stitch techniques.

ABOUT EKTA KAUL

Ekta is an award winning textile artist, a highly experienced educator and an author. She creates ‘StoryMaps’ – narrative embroidered maps that explore place, history and belonging through stitch.  Ekta’s work is held in several notable public collections including the Crafts Council London, Museum of London and Gunnersbury Museum in the UK and Tatter Blue in the US. She is regularly invited to teach at museums and institutions including Victoria & Albert Museum, Kettles Yard, Leighton House Museum amongst others.

COURSE REVIEWS 

” A soothing hands-on experience in your magical world that integrates traditional craft methods with an artistic approach. It was a great privilege to be part of the Kantha Masterclass with creative women around the world. Thank you for sharing your passion with us!” 
Marina Karageorgou, Attica, Greece
“Thank you very much for the clear instructions and guidance. This is the first time I have undertaken such an embroidery project and very much enjoyed doing it. I now hope to develop the methodology further and incorporate some of my own ideas.”
Ava Yeo, London, UK

“Thank you for a brilliant course on Kantha stitch. So pleased to have my hands working cloth again! And to revisit my archive of prints and conjure up a whole new world of ideas… My fave thing was the chats with the other women from all around the world and all the new artists you introduced us to.”

Prof Rebecca Earley, London, UK

“The focus on creating for the joy of it and embracing imperfection. Ekta is a wonderful inspiring artist and teacher.”

Monique Tricot, Devon, UK

 

 

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  • "The focus on creating for the joy of it and embracing imperfection. Ekta is a wonderful inspiring artist and teacher.” Monique Tricot, Devon, UK

    Monique Tricot, Devon, UK

  • "What a wonderful experience- to share stories of place and belonging while learning from Ekta. It was a fantastic day! Your work is inspirational."

    Susy Stirling, Sheffield

  • "I so enjoyed the course – it was really well structured and delivered in a way that was supportive, encouraged confidence and crucially – was hugely inspiring. I went home, my head buzzing with ideas and have already managed to carve out some time to do some hand stitching embellishment (place names) and dust off my sewing machine – just to be check that I could do free embroidery – ( I can)! You are a very talented artist and a great communicator. Thank you."

    Carol Larkin, London

  • "What a lovely day spent in the beautiful studio of Ekta Kaul, learning to embroider maps under her encouraging guidance. Privileged to spend time under the tutelage of an experienced and passionate artist."

    Sumi Chandrasekharan, Bangalore

  • "I have wanted to learn more about free machine embroidery for a while. When I saw the workshop advertised on Ekta’s website I decided that I should have a go! Ekta’s work is very creative and of a very high standard (I bought one of her scarves last year!) I had seen some of her quilts at Art in Action and thought I could learn a lot from her. I wasn’t disappointed! Ekta is a very encouraging, enabling and skilful teacher. She is very patient and has a real sense of fun. I enjoyed the workshop tremendously, learnt lots of new skills and came away having started a piece of work that I now have the confidence and skills to complete!"

    Jenny Samuel, Kent

  • "I thoroughly enjoyed the course with Ekta, renewing my interest in sewing, yet doing something I had never done before ie machine embroidery. I decided to come to Ekta’s workshop because I so liked what she made for the Christmas Fair and I wanted to learn her techniques. I am close to retirement and am looking to spend time doing something creative, making items that are unique, attractive and useful and can be given as presents. I am so inspired I am now bidding on e-bay for a Bernina sewing machine!"

    Penelope Elphinstone, London

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