Contemporary Embroidery With Traditional Mexican Needlework

Want to capture the essence of the world around you through embroidery? Or connect with the purest part of your being as you work the needle? This technique represents all that and more for prolific artist and researcher Gimena Romero.

Join her as she teaches you the origins, the context, and the techniques of embroidery from the four corners of Mexico. Throughout the course, look at the traditional crafts, people, and history as a means of exploring this wonderful country.

Gimena Romero starts off the course by telling you who she is, why this technique is so important to her, and where she finds endless inspiration to keep the creations coming with her needle and thread.

Look at different traditional Mexican techniques and get to know and understand the hugely significant role that embroidery plays in this country. Explore the variety of materials and techniques for transferring your pattern.

Gimena talks about the origins of Tenango embroidery and shows you the flat and stem stitch techniques. She also shows you how to tackle curves and points, as well as her method for mixing patterns and colors.

Move on to explore Chamula embroidery. Learn a little about its history, then how to use the effective satin stitch, and apply textures to add detail and finish off your work.