Bargello is a form of needlepoint embroidery characterized by upright flat stitches arranged in repetitive patterns to produce striking motifs. Bargello originated from a series of 17th-century chairs in Florence's Bargello Palace, which featured the distinctive "flame stitch" pattern. It was re-popularized in the 60's and 70's and is currently gaining popularity again in modern crafting.
In this hands-on session, suitable for both beginners and seasoned crafters, you'll delve into the art of bargello to create a plant pot cover. It's the perfect way to update your porch decor for spring. The photo is a stock photo example of a bargello stitch pattern. We'll update the photos with the actual plant pot covers once the samples are complete.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Bargello Needlepoint: Understand the history and evolution of bargello, exploring its journey from 17th-century Italian upholstery to modern decorative pieces.
Materials and Tools:
* plastic canvas
* tapestry wool
* tapestry needles.
* basic bargello patterns
* plant pot
Stitch Techniques: Master the primary straight stitch that forms the basis of all bargello patterns. Practice creating consistent stitches to build intricate designs.
Pattern Reading and Design: Interpret existing patterns and gain insights into designing your own motifs. Experiment with color combinations and select from three geometric layouts to personalize your planter cover.
Project Assembly: Assemble your stitched piece into a functional planter cover.
You'll leave with a bargello project that - while possibly not completed in class - will have all the necessary tools to finish your project.
This class will take place at Monster. Our address is 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. It's at the intersection of 17th and NW Market Street - kitty corner from Mighty-O Donuts.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins.
If you cannot attend class for any reason, we will offer an exchange to another class currently on our schedule up to 48 hours before the class. After that time, no refunds or exchanges are issued out of respect for our teachers who purchase and prepare supplies based on the number of attendees.
Our current Covid protocol is that anyone attending an event can email us at Info@monstermonster.shop to let us know they prefer that people wear masks up to 72 hours before the event begins. Your request is anonymous to all the other participants.
Attendees will receive an email before the class to let them know If we will be requiring masks be worn.
About the Instructor
Rosalie Gale is most well known for co-inventing Shower Art: waterproof art to hang in your shower. She and her husband, Doug, own Ugly Baby & Monster and have been making a living creating really dumb art pieces for longer than anyone really expected.
