Classes and Events – Stitch with Mary Self Textiles

Mary will be teaching Textile Art and embroidery classes and workshops this year at Hutt Art.
She will also be giving a Talk at Creative Fibres 2024.

If you would like Mary to teach at your venue, please contact her via the contact page.

Hutt Art Class – Hungarian Christmas Baubles

Create colourful Christmas decorations based on Hungarian folk Embroidery. Fabric with the four design outlines will be provided as part of the class price. In the class, you will choose one to stitch and finish off. You can then work on the others after the class. You are welcome to bring your own felt and embroidery threads, but Felt and Strand Yarn packs will also be available for purchase. A stitch instruction booklet is included in the price. 1 x 3 hour sessions 1 - 4pm $65 plus partial kit $30 You can Book Here To see more Textile Art classes at Hutt Art you can Click here

I never promised you a rose garden Strand Kit

Hutt Art Class – I Never Promised you a Rose Garden

This design is based on traditional Knot Gardens. It is a pleasure to let the textures of the threads along with simple canvas work stitches give you a Rose Garden. Using the grid of the canvas and a clear chart will give you confidence to branch out from cross stitch. If you stitch between the classes, you can have a go at designing another border around the design. For beginner embroiderers confident in threading a needle. The class price will include a colour charted pattern and detailed stitching instructions. If you already have threads and canvas that you would like to use, a full requirement list with options will be sent out. A full kit of painted canvas, needle and strand yarn will be available at the class of $36. 2 x 3 hour sessions Saturday 23rd March Saturday 6th April 2024 1 - 4pm $95 plus $20 for the Pattern Class kit ($36) will be available in class. You can Book Here To see more Textile Art classes at Hutt Art you can Click here If you are not able to attend a class you can purchase the pattern or full kit here

Hutt Art Class – Suzani Bird

Traditional Suzani Embroidery in Uzbekistan has flourished again since the fall of the Soviet Union. Taking inspirations from a contemporary Suzani, this bird with flowers and leaves has been reinterpreted using crewel embroidery stiches. In this class you will be taught these stitches through demonstration and have time in class to practise. There will be stitching at home. For beginner embroiders confident in threading a needle. The class price will include the design already printed on a linen/cotton fabric with a needle and detailed stitching instructions. If you already have Strand or Appletons crewel yarn, you can bring these along, however there will be Strand yarn packs available at the class for $36. 2 x 3 hour sessions Sunday 21st April 2024 Sunday 19th May 2024 1 - 4pm $95 plus $30 for partial kit Class kit ($36) will be available in class. You can Book Here To see more Textile Art classes at Hutt Art you can Click here If you cannot attend the class you can purchase a fabric pack or full kit here

Hutt Art Class – Wellington Houses on the Hills

Whether it is a street of funky Noddy style houses inspired by Wellington architect Roger Walker or traditional Villas on the green belt, come along and create your favourite hill view. You will use traditional English Paper piecing methods to 'build' the houses with surrounding trees. The trees and bush will be embellished with stitches to give a lushness to the view. A stitch instruction booklet is included in the price. 2 x 3 hour sessions Saturday 7th September 2024 Saturday 28th September 2024 1 - 4pm $95 plus You can Book Here To see more Textile Art classes at Hutt Art you can Click here

Hutt Art Class -Strawberry Fields Forever Biscornu

A celebration of a strawberry patch with large juicy strawberries and the white flowers promising more to come. A Biscornu is a small ornamental pincushion. It has 8 sides and is usually secured in the centre of the top and the bottom to give a small depression. The work itself comes from the French, meaning something that has an irregular form with projections. You can stitch one panel, or if you complete the second panel, we will be joining them in the second class to form the biscornu. Using the grid of the canvas and a clear chart will give you confidence to branch out from cross stitch. For beginner embroiderers confident in threading a needle The class price will include a colour charted pattern and detailed stitching instructions. If you already have threads and canvas that you would like to use, a full requirement list with options will be sent out. A full kit of painted canvas, needle and strand yarn will be available at the class of $36. 2 x 3 hour sessions Saturday 27 July 2024 Saturday 24 August 1 - 4pm $95 plus $20 for the Pattern Class kit ($36) will be available in class. You can Book Here To see more Textile Art classes at Hutt Art you can Click here If you are not able to attend a class you can purchase the pattern or full kit here

Stitch a Still Life Class

Create a still life of Vase with three dimensional flowers of about 40cm square. The background will be made up of different linen fabrics with Kantha stitching. This is an opportunity to use a range of different fabrics such as silk, velvet, linen, and other small pieces of special fabrics for the flowers and the vase. The effects of different textures to create a unique look will be demonstrate You will also learn some simple embroidery stitches. Each student should finish with a unique panel. Different finishing options - e.g. wall panel or cushions will be discussed in the class. For beginners - experienced stitchers (anyone who can thread a needle and would like to design their own piece of art). Fat quarters of linen / cotton and patchwork fabrics will be available to buy in class ($7 each). You will also have access to a variety of yarns and threads to try. Not currently scheduled If you would like Mary to teach a group please contact her here

Talk – Down the Garden Path: Inspiration – where do the ideas come from?

Sometimes there is a flash of an idea that results in a piece of design or an art work very quickly, but mostly it is a case of exploring and sampling ideas and themes until it clicks into place. Mary will show, with samples and pictures, some common themes that she returns to again and again for inspiration. Colour, textiles, plants and flowers, found objects and the influence of other artists. Then comes the creative fun of working on a piece until the magic moment of resolution. Not currently scheduled If you would like Mary to come and talk to your group please contact her here

Turn over a New Leaf Class

Choose from a range of felt embroidery kits that combine felt and simple embroidery stitches The kit has the design outline stitched on a linen/cotton background fabric. All the yarn and felt for stitching the design is included in the kit as well as a stitch dictionary. This class is aimed at beginners who can thread a needle and would like to learn how to embellish with stitch. The range of designs available for this class can be seen here Choose from: Fantasy Tree Hungarian Rhapsody Turn over a New Leaf Wild Flowers Two in a Bush Not currently scheduled If you would like Mary to teach at your group please contact her here

Hungarian Rhapsody Embroidery Kit contents

What a Difference a Stitch Makes Class

Enhance your lovely fabrics by adding another layer of stitched wool. Mary will teach you a number of her favourite outline and fill embroidery stitches. She will also discuss different needles, and how to work with different fabrics for the best result. You will be provided with a printed stitch sampler on which to try out the stitches. This can then be constructed into a handy stitch dictionary and needle book. You are welcome to bring some of your own yarn and fabrics so we can discuss and sample some creative ways to stitch. You will have access in class to other yarns and threads to try. Not currently scheduled If you would like Mary to teach at your group please contact her here