Topic: Introduction to Hardangersøm (Norwegian Hardanger Embroidery)
This workshop will teach the participants the fundamentals of Norwegian Hardanger embroidery. Participants will complete a small starter project. There is an optional take-home project suitable to be used as a Christmas tree ornament.
The workshop will continue on Saturday, February 15 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Villa Santa Cruz Clubhouse.
Speaker: Bruce Fihe
Cost: Workshop fee – $60.00 + Materials fee – $20.00
Materials and Supplies:
The Instructor will provide:
- substrate cloth
- thread
- needles
- needle threader
Students should provide:
- small embroidery scissors (quality counts here)
- (optional) hands-free magnifier with lite
- (optional) embroidery hoop
Notes from instructor: I used to do Hardangersøm without a magnifier, but now need that aid. If you can easily count the threads of 22 per inch cloth, this aid may not be needed.
Hardangersøm is traditionally done without an embroidery hoop (this is how I work), but some find a hoop helpful. You will be working on a 6″x6″ cloth, so a 4″ to 5″ diameter hoop would be appropriate.
The following links are examples only, not any type of product inducement:
- embroidery scissors (inexpensive)
- embroidery scissors (a bit more expensive)
- magnifier (head mount)
- magnifier (chest rest)
- magnifier (table top)
Optional take-home projects:
Pre-order for these kits is on the registration form and is required.
