INTRODUCTION TO MINDFUL STITCHING
Description
Come and experience the practice of Mindful Stitch, where the use of basic embroidery stitches, fabric and colour are used as a tool towards relaxation and centering.
This class will explore the technique of following the stitch without any predetermined direction or patter n, allowing the mind to empty and release the constant chatter and just be in the moment. This release of control, allowing the stitch and colour to dictate the end result;
This is a simple and healthy creative practice that can be used daily, even for 10 minutes to bring some quiet into your daily life and do something creative. You also get to enjoy making some
beautifully stitched fabric to take home. That can be made into pictures, bookmarks, stitched books and even jewelry.
What you will learn
- 1) Basic embroidery stitch
- 2) Mindful stitching
- 3) Beginners practice of Mindfulness
What you will get
- 1) Basic understanding of using simple stitch in a variety of ways
- 2) A take home project to finish at home with the basic kit to continue stitching your finished piece
- 3) A day to gather with others and relax
What to bring
- Kits will be provided ( include A4 size Fabric fused to felt backing, 4 DMC threads and needle
What to wear
No
Appropriate for
Open to everyone interested - people interested in textile and stitch, to people wanting to explore the practice of Mindfulness
Karen Ridley is a textile and mixed media artist, who lives in the Yarra Valley
though the mediums of textiles, mixed media, inspiration of nature.
Karen likes to explore the relationship between creativity and emotion.
YAVA Gallery & Arts Hub is a contemporary creative space in the middle of Healesville. It’s about ‘the Arts’, excellence, inspiration & learning.
YAVA Gallery & Arts Hub has an average rating of 4.9 for their other classes.
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If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
- A refund can be requested 2 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$5.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 2 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 2 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
YAVA workshops are offered by YAVA in partnership with the Workshop facilitator.
Workshop payment is generally required at time of booking . For payment over time options please enquire through workshops@yava.org.au.
Useful Info:
Disabled access is available at the rear of YAVA, enter via Furmston Lane. Otherwise suggested parking locations are:
- Shopping Centre carpark (3 hours)
- Furmston Lane (all day parking)
- River St Carpark (all day parking, access via Green St)
- Taber Lane (all day parking)
- other street parking, just check the signs.
Find us from the main street, near the pedestrian crossing, up the stairs in between Country Smart and KG (see our balcony upstairs)