Description
Learn to make your very own weighted corduroy pincushion! A great gift you can make in one day, or a super handy tool for your own stitching.
This class will teach you to create the classic functional tomato/pumpkin pin cushion with a choice of yellow or red tomato, or a fall flavored orange pumpkin. Both selections will include embellishment techniques and materials such as beads and sequins to make your piece personal and a one-of-a-kind custom heirloom.
Students with some prior hand sewing experience can finish the project during class, but a printed instruction packet will also be provided for students to finish at home, or to make additional pincushions on their own.
About Lauren:
Lauren Yeager is a textile artist with a particular interest in studying and preserving traditional garments and embroidery. This led her to studying with the Royal School of Needlework in the UK, and later with the Japanese Embroidery Center and Ecole Lesage as well. She has a BFA in Fashion Design from Columbia College in Chicago, and has received multiple awards for construction and design in costume and in hand embroidery, including the DCASE individual artist grant from the City of Chicago.
Most recently, Lauren worked as a senior educator for the San Francisco School of Needlework & Design before independently launching Elba Embroidery. Previously, Lauren was a production assistant for visual artist Nick Cave in his Chicago studio, building soundsuits for museum installations and private collections. She has extensive experience as a freelance artist, assisting in costume production for various performances and competitions.