Stitched by Kay Stanis SILK AND METAL THREAD EMBROIDERY Teacher: Kay Stanis The shimmer of gold and silver on fabric is the focus of this course. This is an in-depth study of the various techniques of silk and metal thread embroidery. In order to suit the student’s needs, all the classes may be taken or only a portion which would be grouped as sets of three; i.e., three, six, or nine. The three lessons would not have to be in any order, but Lessons 1 and 2 are required. If the student wishes to skip the first and second lessons, it is necessary to submit a worked sample of these techniques to determine proficiency. LESSON 1.  History, framing up, transferring design, and metal thread techniques. LESSON 2.  Silk embroidery techniques. LESSON 3.  Pattern couching, Italian shading, and couché rentré. LESSON 4. Various metal threads. LESSON 5.  Linear and filling patterns including value and texture. LESSON 6.  Padding, laid work patterns, basketwork, and kid appliqué. LESSON 7.  Or nué. LESSON 8.  Shading Japanese gold to a figure. LESSON 9.  Paper due and final project. Prerequisites: None. If wishing to skip Lessons 1 and 2, submission of worked techniques Time: Flexible, from 6 to 24 months, depending on the lessons selected Fee: $100.00 to $235.00, depending on lessons selected Text: Lesson 1 – $12.00 Text: Lessons 2 and 4 – $7.00 each Text: Lessons 3 and 5-9 – $4.00 each Supplies (approximate): Minimum per lesson $5.00. Initial outlay will probably be more Page 28 — 2007–2008 Education Catalog INDIVIDUAL CORRESPONDENCE COURSES EGA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES EGA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The following are scholarship opportunities currently available from EGA funds. Amounts awarded may vary each year. For more information, contact EGA headquarters or visit www.egausa.org. MARY-DICK DIGGES SCHOLARSHIP (see page 62) • For EGA members to study surface embroidery • Fees for EGA and non-EGA sponsored classes and kits are eligible • Awarded by the Education Department • Deadline April 1, 2007 or April 1, 2008 GENNY MORROW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP • For class tuition to an EGA national seminar class in a canvas technique • Scholarship awarded to an EGA national seminar attendee for use at the next year’s national seminar • Awarded by the Board of Directors • Deadline September 7, 2007 (at the EGA 2007 National Seminar) LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP • For EGA members to study the art of embroidery and the preservation of the heritage of the art of embroidery • Awarded by the Scholarship Review Committee • Deadline December 10, 2007 or December 10, 2008 PENNY EVANS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP • For EGA members for an embroidery related class, study project, or similar education offering by EGA, The Royal School of Needlework, or the City and Guilds of London Institute, in the U.S. or the U.K. • Awarded by the Scholarship Review Committee DESIGNATED SCHOLARSHIP • For specifically designated scholarships • Awarded by the Scholarship Review Committee