Needlepoint Classes
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For the 2005 calendar year I offer needlepoint classes at the following locations:

  • Scheffer Parks and Recreation Center St. Paul, MN
  • St. Paul Schools - Community Education
  • Western Hennepin County Pioneer Museam in Long lake MN

What follows is the basic information about the programs I present. Detailed information can be requested from the sites who host these programs or by downloading the PDF file associated with each class. PLEASE NOTE: My host sites set dates, times, and final registration fees for my training sessions - I do not! Locations and registration information can be found on the bottom half of this page.

(all information is subject to change)
 
PROGRAM DISCLAIMER:

Students MUST have the ability to:

  • Discern the difference between odd and even numbers
  • Count to 150 in units of 10
  • Do division
  • Hold and manipulate a embroidary needle
  • Round a fractional remainder down (or up)
  • Sit maturely and listen to lectures of between 30 to 75 minutes
  • Sit maturely and work independently
  • Wait for their turn and be able to function in class groupings of up to 20 persons
 
Over the course of these three programs students must responsibly use the following objects, equipment, and resources (additional equipment not listed here will be used):
 
  • bamboo cooking skewers
  • metal needlework needles
  • pencils
  • protective gloves (rubber or latex)
  • thimble(s) (rubber, latex, or cloth; a choice made by the student)
  • scissors
  • younger students may need the supervision of a parent for the following:
    • hot boiling water
    • stable gun
    • stove



 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:

The full name of this program is "Needlepoint for Beginners". This 3 part program was created to help new comers to the art of needlepoint gain basic skills and techniques to produce beautiful textile art. Each program (Parts I, II, and III) consists of 7 weeks of classes, demonstrations, lectures about the art form, and subjects related to it. In addition the program permits the student work at their own pace and natural speed. Students who need more time can register for additional classroom/instructor time.

Caution: Programs may not be skipped, and serve as prerequisites for each other. Some persons may consider these programs highly concentrated information sessions.

  • Needlepoint Part I
    • The program introduces students to this 7,000 year old art form with the basic materials and techniques needlepoint is created [yarn, thread, canvass, and needle]. Starting with the very very elementary skills of canvas counting, canvas taping, and needle threading. The program stresses stitch counting, appearance of the work, appearance of stitches; and develops the students skills to do most basic kits found in stores, and the creation of their own simple designs on canvas.


      This program is divided into 4 sub projects.

    • Part 1: Supplies and Materials List
    • Part 1: Syllabus
    • Part I: Program Discription in PDF File (users may have to manually download this file from the browsers window and then open it on your desktop)


        

    Needlepoint Part II

    • In Part II students continue where they left off in Part I - except in this class the instructor exposes the student's work to many unexpected problems a needle worker may have to face.
      • Starting work from either/both pattern center and canvas center.
        • Different Thread Types and a few techniques of how to use them.
        • Different Thread Weights
        • Doubling and Dividing Thread to change thread weight
        • Multiple Strand Thread
        • Variegated Threads
      • Minor to Severe Problems of:
        • Adjusting Patterns to fit canvas size
        • Accidental Use of Ink
        • Canvas Joining
        • Canvas Patching
        • Cutting Thread to Short
        • Mixing Thread Types (cotton, wool, silk, ...)
      • Presentation of Needlework
        • Cleaning
        • Blocking
        • Framing

        This program is divided into 1 to 2 projects.

      • Part 2: Supplies and Materials List
      • Part 2: Syllabus: This program has no syllabus. Students will work independently and receive subject matter as it is presented by the instructor.
      • Part 2: Program Discription in PDF File (users may have to manually download this file from the browsers window and then open it on your desktop)
       

     

    Needlepoint Part III

    The students now have all the basics to deal with needlepoint (and needlework in general), and have created at least one acceptable wall hanging or pillow ... so what is left for the student to explore?
     
    W e l l ... LOTS and LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of stitches! The goal of this class is for the student to learn 39 to 49 different types of stitches from the over 300 stitches referred to as the "needlepoint family of stitches"!
     
    This program has only 1 project. Textbook is required.
     

 

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Programs are open to men and women of most ages. Group sizes range from one on one to twenty persons. All groups have the same projects.

AGE GROUPINGS

  • Youth (5th grade to 8th grade)
  • Young Adults (9th grade to 12th Grade)
  • Working Adults
  • Retired Adults
  • Inter generational Groups (Children and Parents - regardless of age)

DAYS AVAILABLE

Depending on the site, and numbers of students classes may be scheduled for:

  • Afternoon Week Days
  • Afternoon Weekend Days
  • Week Day Nights
  • Weekend Nights

WHAT THE REGISTRATION FEE COVERS

  • Seven sessions useable over 1 year; although the instructor strongly suggests consecutive weekly sessions.
    • Needlepoint Part 1 has:
      • Session One: is a 3 hour session.
      • Sessions Two through Seven are 2 hour sessions
    • Needlepoint Parts 2 and 3 are:
      • Both programs are 7 week programs that are 2 hours each.
  • Use of the site where it is hosted.

 

 

LOCATIONS / HOST SITES
The staff at each of these locations can provide you with directions, additional information about the building, a detailed description of the classes listed above, and other programs they may have at their site. Some sites have fixed times and age groups while others may be more flexible.

AGAIN PLEASE NOTE: My host sites set dates, times, and final registration fees for my training sessions - I do not!

 
WANT TO HOST THIS PROGRAM?
Groups and organizations who would like to inquire about hosting this program may contact the instructor. But ... before you do ... your group or organizaton may want to consider the following issues:
 
  • Programs must be on Minneapolis/St. Paul bus routes or agree to provide transportation to and from a bus stop which is within reach of the host site.
  • The host site must have space for students and instructor. (if such space is not available you may want to contact your local community center, or parks and recreation center.)
  • Unless your site has a preset "captive audence" (examples: Girl Scout troop, Navagators group, corporate groups) the instructor would like a commitment of 52 weeks (a period of one calendar year) from the host.
  • Hosts must commit to promotion of the program beyond the information posted on this site for the goal of attracting 20 or more students over the commitment period above.

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Date Last Modified: 2/14/05
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