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Kathryn Drummond, Artist Profile
Kathryn Drummond is a needlework designer from Winnipeg, MB whose designs have been published by Rainbow Gallery, A Needle Pulling Thread and EAC magazine. She has a passion for learning and sharing new needlework disciplines. www.GingerBreadGirl.ca
Canvaswork: Seasonal Enchantment (25) All Levels
Seasonal Enchantment Workshop with Kathryn Drummond
Stitch your choice of one of four seasonal fobs to beautify your favourite scissors. These canvaswork pieces combine pretty threads, sparkling glass treasures and beads with fun stitches such as Herringbone, Scotch and Smyrna on hand-painted 24 count canvas. Extra kits for other seasons available for purchase. Kit $20
3 Hour Workshop – Thu 9:00 to 12:00
Butterfly Garden Scissor Fob (25) Beginner
Butterfly Garden Design by Kathryn Drummond
Blackwork can be a challenge, but this class leads you step-by-step through the blackwork jungle, or should we say garden? Stitched in Cross stitch and Holbein (double running) stitch with silk threads and Mill Hill beads. Kit $20
3 Hour Workshop – Sat 9:00 to 12:00
Kathryn Has Two More Delightful Workshops
Here’s two calorie free delights featuring Punto Antico, an Italian form of whitework (traditionally worked with white threads on white linen fabric) that shares some similarities with Hardanger embroidery and often involves a cutwork component.
Gelato al Cioccolato (25) Intermediate
Kathryn Drummond, Gelato-al-Cioccolato Ornament
Challenge your needlework skills as you learn this embroidery style while you create a chocolate lover’s ice cream ornament. Practice Satin Stitch, Whipped Backstitch, Bullion Knots, Overcast stitch, Woven Bars and cutting of fabric threads. Kit $25
3 Hour Workshop – Thu 5:00 to 8:00
Cupcake Delight (25) All Levels
Kathryn Drummond, Cupcake Delight Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of Punto Antico as you stitch this delicious cupcake worked with Satin stitch, Whipped Backstitch and embellished with beautiful glass pearls. Choose from three designs and several colours. Finish as shown or as an ornament. Kit $20.
3 Hour Workshop – Fri 1:00 to 4:00
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