Indian Embroidery Series | Winter Online Masterclass | 4 Fridays Dec – March
£399.00
Discover the rich and vibrant world of Indian embroidery in my exciting new masterclass, the “Indian Embroidery Series,” taking place over four Fridays this winter. I grew up in India surrounded by incredible textiles my mother had inherited and collected. I dove deep into Indian textile history when I trained at my design school, the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. I am so excited to take you on this journey where we will delve into India’s incredible textile heritage, which spans an impressive 5000 years, through the intricate art of embroidery. Each Friday, you will embark on a captivating journey as we explore a unique embroidery technique from various regions of India. Gain insights into the historical significance, cultural iconography, and intricate stitch techniques that have been passed down through generations. Our interactive sessions will immerse you in the world of Indian embroidery, allowing you to connect with fellow enthusiasts and develop your skills in this timeless art. All levels welcome including beginners.
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Indian Embroidery Series | Winter Online Masterclass | 4 Fridays Dec – March
Venue Live on Zoom. Recordings will be available till 30 April 2024.
Dates 8 Dec 2023 – Applique from Rajasthan
12 Jan 2024 – Phulkari Embroidery
23 Feb 2024 – Banjara Embroidery
22 Mar 2024 – Gujarati Embroidery
Timing 4-6 pm GMT or 9-11 am PT or 11am-1 pm ET. Check your local time here
All levels welcome including beginners.
Course Outline
Discover the rich and vibrant world of Indian embroidery in my exciting new masterclass, the “Indian Embroidery Series,” taking place over four Fridays this winter. I grew up in India surrounded by incredible textiles my mother had inherited and collected. I dove deep into Indian textile history when I trained at my design school, the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. I am so excited to take you on this journey where we will delve into India’s incredible textile heritage, which spans an impressive 5000 years, through the intricate art of embroidery. Each Friday, you will embark on a captivating journey as we explore a unique embroidery technique from various regions of India. Gain insights into the historical significance, cultural iconography, and intricate stitch techniques that have been passed down through generations. Our interactive sessions will immerse you in the world of Indian embroidery, allowing you to connect with fellow enthusiasts and develop your skills in this timeless art. All levels welcome including beginners.
Session 1 | 8 Dec 2023 | Applique from Rajasthan
Vibrant wall hangings, quilts and coverlets made with applique are seen everywhere in Rajasthan, bringing joyful relief to the monochrome of the desert. They are incredible examples of sustainable textiles created with offcuts and repurposed cloth. Learn negative applique technique which is used to create these appliqued quilts. You will learn to create designs by cutting directly into the cloth to develop your own geometric and floral patterns design and learn to applique it.
Session 2 |12 Jan 2024 | Phulkari Embroidery
Phulkari is counted thread embroidery from Punjab in Northern India. Phulkari shawls were embroidered by women with geometric patterns in vibrant threads as gifts for their daughters’ trousseau. Designs ranged from bagh which covered the entire surface of the cloth, to chope with more restrained geometrical designs. You will learn to create a phulkari motif and embroider it using the counted thread method.
Session 3 | 23 Feb 2024 | Banjara Embroidery
Banjara are some of the most distinctively dressed people in India with striking embroideries in their clothes and accessories. In this session you will learn to create your stitched sampler using the vocabulary of Banjara embroidery stitches.
Session 4 | 22 Mar 2024 | Gujarati Embroidery
Gujarat has been recognized for its superlative textiles since antiquity- its intricate embroideries, refined block prints, exquisite tie-dyed fabric were collected as luxury goods across Europe, India, the US and beyond over the centuries. In this session, will learn mirror work, herring bone stitches and its variations used in Gujarati embroidery.
What’s included
- 8 hours of live tuition with me.
- Private online group to share your work and ideas with peers and get your questions answered by me.
- Recording available for a month after the course ends.
- Pdf of stitches
- Optional Embroidery Kit is available to purchase via this link for £74. (Stock is limited so please buy early)
Where will the course take place
This masterclass will be held live on Zoom. A link to the class will be sent to you a few days before. You will need access to a stable internet connection, laptop/tablet with a camera and microphone.
About your tutor Ekta Kaul
Ekta is an established artist known for her narrative maps that explore place, history and belonging through stitch. Ekta’s work is held in several public and private collections including the Crafts Council’s , Museum of London and Gunnersbury Museum’s permanent collections. Ekta loves to share her skills and 14 years’ worth of experience as being a practising artist. Ekta has been invited to teach masterclasses at museums including Victoria & Albert Museum (London), Kettles Yard (Cambridge), Leighton House Museum (London), Tatter Blue Library (US), The Makerie (US) amongst others.
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