Embroidery with a sewing machine
About Me
A course by Amanda McCavour , Embroidery artist
About the video: About Me
Overview
“To begin, I will tell you about me and my work. I will talk about how I got started with embroidery, some projects I have been working on, and how I move through projects in my studio.”
In this video lesson Amanda McCavour addresses the topic: About Me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Embroidery with a sewing machine. Discover the art of making collar pieces by practicing different embroidery stitches with a sewing machine..
Partial transcription of the video
“Hi, I want to welcome you to this Domestika course. My name is Amanda McCavour and I'm an artist who works with embroidery. In my work I use embroidery to create drawings and large scale installations that fill entire gallery spaces. I invite viewers to walk in and around the pieces as well as lay underneath them. I like thinking about embroidery as a way to draw with thread. I did my undergraduate degree in fine art at York University in Toronto. When I was taking a course at York University called Drawing Writ Large, my class was discovering different ways to think about drawing. We had p...”
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Course summary for: Embroidery with a sewing machine
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Category
Craft, Fashion -
Areas
Accessory Design, Botanical Illustration, Embroidery, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Sewing, Textile Design
Amanda McCavour
A course by Amanda McCavour
Amanda McCavour is an accomplished artist known for her intricate and immersive embroidered installations. Through her creative exploration, Amanda discovered the immense potential of using embroidery as a form of drawing and expression. Her delicate, colourful, and textured works have garnered recognition in galleries, museums, and media outlets worldwide.
With a passion for nature and the ability to translate its beauty into thread, Amanda's installations evoke a dream-like experience for viewers. By removing the traditional sewing machine foot and embracing free-motion embroidery, she has found a unique way to create dynamic and layered pieces. Amanda's expertise and passion make her the ideal instructor to guide you on your embroidery journey.
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