Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery
Review of materials
A course by Gimena Romero, Artist and Researcher
About the video: Review of materials
Overview
“We will list the materials you will need to work. I will leave you in additional resources a couple of links in case you want to know more about them. ”
In this video lesson Gimena Romero addresses the topic: Review of materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery. Discover a traditional English embroidery technique and create a unique piece using historical patterns.
Partial transcription of the video
“To begin. let's review the materials required for the project and the samples for this course. First. hoops. I'll be using oval hoops like this one to create the three samples. It's essential to have the right tools and materials ready before starting to ensure a smooth process and successful completion of the project. It's not necessary to use these specific hoops for your project. I understand they might not be accessible everywhere. so feel free to utilize whatever materials you have available. However. if you can obtain these particular hoops. which are quite common. it's advisable to u...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery
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Embroidery, Textile Design

Gimena Romero
A course by Gimena Romero
Gimena Romero is an artist and writer based between Mexico City and Barcelona. She trained in various schools in Mexico, Spain, and France and has received multiple awards and mentions internationally.
Her work has been displayed in various exhibitions in countries like Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, France, Portugal, Ukraine, and Spain. She has several publications under her belt in the areas of narrative, poetry, and textile research with Thule Ediciones and Editorial Gustavo Gili. Her book Hebra de Agua was awarded Book of the Year at the 2016 Teixim la Ciutat festival in Catalonia.
She has also conducted research into embroidery and the body with Lausín embroidery at the UNAM Faculty of Arts and Design in Mexico. She loves life, dogs, and biscuits.
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