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Thursday 18 September, 10-4p.m.: Workshop: Freehand English Paper Piecing with Catherine-Marie Longtin
Catherine-Marie Longtin
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Ray Stitch, 66 Essex Rd, London N1 8LR
Explore the art of freehand English paper piecing (EPP) with Montreal-born textile artist Catherine-Marie Longtin. This comprehensive workshop, taking place at Ray Stitch, the contemporary fabric and haberdashery store on Essex Road, will guide you through the process of creating your own EPP artwork from start to finish.
You will learn how to draw original designs, select complementary fabrics from Ray Stitch's expertly curated collection, and master traditional hand-stitching techniques that enable you to incorporate organic shapes and movement into your work. Longtin will introduce the method through inspiring examples, discussing when freehand EPP is most effective and which shapes work best. You'll develop skills in pattern drawing, paper cutting, fabric basting, and hand stitching, concluding with appliqué techniques for finishing your piece.
Based in South East London, Longtin has spent ten years perfecting her craft, creating minimalist quilts inspired by abstract art, architecture, and interior design. Her quietly confident use of colour and innovative approach to traditional techniques transform conventional patterns, such as hexagons, into contemporary artworks with fluid, organic movement.
All materials provided, and all skill levels are welcome. You will leave with a strong foundation in freehand English paper piecing, a beautifully hand-stitched textile artwork of your own, and the confidence to continue exploring this creative and meditative technique at home.
Event Cancellation Policy
All bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.
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3 reviews
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Judith W. This was a really inspirational day and productive too. Catherine shared her work with us and different techniques. I made four samples on the day which gave me the knowledge to develop asymmetric paper piecing in my own projects. Good teaching, inspirational resources, gorgeous fabrics to use, lovely venue (Raystitch) and divine biscuits made by Catherine.
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Barbara P. Catherine-Marie was an excellent teacher - so knowlegable and shared so genrously with us. Her apporach was empowering and I came away enthused and confident to keep going on some projects.
Couldn't rate it more highly - & I have booked another class!
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Sarah L. I loved taking this class that was fast paced enough to leave with two decent examples of the work and not so fast as to feel panicked at any point. Catherine is an excellent teacher and has such a great stash of reference images and artwork to be inspired by. She comes at the work of quilting from an artist’s point of view which keeps everything fresh and open to innovation.
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