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Location: This class will be taught online via zoom. A link will be sent to you one week prior to class.

Class Length: 3 hours

Skill Level: all skill levels

Class Description: Spend time painting and stitching a contemporary design on paper with artist and stitcher Sarah Benning. In this three-hour class, you'll start by sketching, then Sarah will guide you through the process of transferring your sketch onto thick watercolor paper. Next, explore basic color mixing and brush techniques before painting your design. Sarah will present a sampling of stitches you might want to use such as running stitch, backstitch, whipped backstitch, couching, and other combinations that work well on paper. You'll apply the chosen stitches to your painting and end with time to ask questions and share your work.

Provided For You: A comprehensive materials list

What You Will Gather:

• Red, Yellow, Blue, White, and Black gouache (paints used in photos are Holbein Cadmium Red G504, Turquoise Blue D561, and Permanent Yellow Deep G521)

• Round Watercolor Brush

• Embroidery embroider floss, pearl cotton, yarn, or other fibers with appropriately sized needles--tapestry needles work best

• Pencil

• Tracing Paper

• 300 gsm watercolor paper

• Scrap Cardboard

• Scrap paper

• Awl (or pushpin)

• cup of water + paper towel or rag

*If you are interested in buying a class bundle, please contact info@sarahkbenning.com for more information. Please note that the class bundle will be approximately $65 but will last you long beyond this course.