Mirror work is a traditional embroidery of Gujarat. It is done usually on cotton fabrics using bright coloured threads. It is done along with kutch work, applique work and on tie-and-dye fabrics. Different size and shape of mirrors can be attached to the fabric using specific embroidery stitches.
Materials provided : Fabric, Sewing needle, Embroidery skeins, Scissors, Mirrors of different sizes.
Technique: There are basically three different stitches commonly used in attaching the mirror to the fabric.
Chain stitch
Buttonhole stitch
Satin stitch
With these three stitches, lot of designs can be done. It can also be embellished with other embroidery stitches like herring bone, french knot and with beads.
Mirror work can be done in neck lines, dresses, blouses and bags. It can be framed and used as an art piece as well.
Day & Date – Sunday, 6th April
Time – 2.30pm-6pm
Venue – Bloom and Grow, Kormangala
Fee – Rs 1,200/- (inclusive of all material and taxes)
About Bloom & Grow
Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led art & craft workshops in studios and also, conducts art based corporate workshops across India.
Embroidered wooden pendant DIY workshop in Bangalore
Cross stitch pendant chain / Embroidered wooden pendant chain/cross stitch jewelry / perforated pendant chain
A merger of the traditional hand done embroidery with a manufacturing technology – laser cutting to create beautiful embroidered wooden pendant chains.
The traditional art of cross stitch gets a modern twist in this unique hand stitched pendant.
Join us for this beautiful workshop where you will learn :
1. to create customized perforated pendant bases
2. basics of cross stitch
3. stitching your designs on the bases
4. enhancing your pendants
Best of all, you will take home 3 beautiful pendants with one fashion chain.
Day & Date: Sun, 15th April
Time: 2.30 pm -5.30 pm
Fees: Rs 1500 (Includes all taxes and materials)
Kutch Embroidery Work – Two-day Beginner workshop in Bangalore
Join us for a two-day workshop on the traditional Kutch embroidery. Kutch embroidery is a handicraft and textile signature art tradition of the tribal community of Kutch District in Gujarat.
The types of stitches adopted in Kutch embroidery are “square chain, double buttonhole, pattern darning, running stitch, satin and straight stitches”. It is usually executed with bright colors creating intricate weaving patterns and finished with mirror work.
What can you expect from the Two-day workshop?
– Introduction to the stitches and practice on fabric swatches
– Participants can choose to bring a fabric of their choice, stole, skirts, bag, cushion cover, blouse, kurta, kids dress, saree etc and the trainer will guide you conceptualize the design and beautify your piece with Kutch embroidery.
– Alternatively, participants can work on a 12-inch x 12-inch fabric which can be framed and used as an artwork.
– We will finally enhance the project with mirror work
Date: 12th and 13th October, 2019
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 10.30 am to 1.30 pm
Fee: Rs 1800 per participant (includes all materials)
Booking Fee: Rs 500 (Balance amount of Rs 1300 needs to be paid at the venue)
Embroidered wooden pendant DIY workshop in Bangalore
Cross stitch pendant chain / Embroidered wooden pendant chain/cross stitch jewelry / perforated pendant chain
A merger of the traditional hand done embroidery with a manufacturing technology – laser cutting to create beautiful embroidered wooden pendant chains.
The traditional art of cross stitch gets a modern twist in this unique hand stitched pendant.
Join us for this beautiful workshop where you will learn :
1. to create customized perforated pendant bases
2. basics of cross stitch
3. stitching your designs on the bases
4. enhancing your pendants
Best of all, you will take home 3 beautiful pendants with one fashion chain.
Day & Date: Sun, 18th Feb
Time: 11am -1.30pm
Fees: Rs 1200 (Includes all material) + GST
