Design and Stitch a Needle Book
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Denise DeGidio, instructor

Fee: $45 due to Frederic Arts by May 17

Design, patch, and stitch a needle book to hold your favorite needles and pins in one place. This class is for all skill levels and will focus on elements of art, principles of design, basic stitching techniques, and exploring color.

Each book will be unique and reflect student’s personal design aesthetic, color and fabric choices, and stitched designs. WE will have a few sewing machines available to use for a portion of the stitching. Students are welcome to bring some of their own fabric, floss, buttons, etc. but not required.

Materials cost: $15 to instructor includes all materials for this project.

Class size is limited to 6 students

About your Instructor:

Denise DeGidio lives in Northwestern Wisconsin and holds a Master of Visual Arts Degree in Fiber Art. Denise has been working with fiber for over 25 years - in particular clothing, textile, knitwear, natural dyes, and surface design, and has traveled around the country and internationally studying this medium. Denise has been a fibers instructor in higher education as well as locally, teaching various workshops and classes in the midwest. She appreciates using traditional craft and techniques to stay connected with how these methods and materials have been used over time by various cultures. Nature often inspires her work as it surrounds her daily, and Denise incorporates the elements of art and principles of design to bring inspirations to life.

You can see more of Denise’s work @metalandwool on Instagram and a course archive and portfolio on her website: metalandwool.com