OVGS hosts two Workshops every year, in fall and spring, featuring leading practitioners and world class teachers.

Machine Embroidered Landscape

In this class you will try your hand at a painted, machine embroidered landscape. Whether you are new to machine embroidery or already know the basics, you will have fun as you start to play with paint and textures. After that, you will choose one of several scenes and paint the background with acrylic paint. Next, embellish and add visual interest and depth with machine embroidery. Finally, you will add even more texture with bobbin work and appliqué. Your completed piece (approximately 5” x 7”) will make a beautiful framed work of art. You will require a sewing machine in good working order. (If someone in the class already has experience in machine embroidery and would like to try working from their own landscape photograph, that would be acceptable (on approval!)