Aurifil | Lecture and Workshop with Heidi Pridemore

Are you overwhlemed with the selection of threads in today's booming needle arts world and what they all mean? Do you want to expand your knowledge base to further your creativity? If so, please join us for an event with Aurfifil's Heidi Pridemore.

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Introductory Aurifil Lecture with Heidi Pridemore

Workshop Length: 2 hours
Recommended Skill Level: All Skill Levels

In this Lecture Heidi will cover thread basics of how Aurifil Threads are made, including information on weight and ply, spool positioning, bobbin weights, needles and more. We will cover helpful tips and tricks to inspire and expand your use of Aurifil Threads on all your sewing projects. Each attendee will receive goodies from Aurifil &The Whimsical Workshop. This event includes a trunk Show.

Hand Embroidery using Aurifil with Heidi Pridemore
Workshop Length: 4 hours
Recommended Skill Level: All Skill Levels

Join Heidi as she goes over the different weights of Aurifil threads perfect for hand sewing. She will cover hand embroidery basics while creating a piece designed exclusively for the Hobby House. Learn about working with various weights of threads and the needles that work for them.

Kit includes one pre-printed design on Cherrywood cotton, Assorted weights of Aurifil Thread, hoop, needle samples and threader.

Wool Applique using Aurifil with Heidi Pridemore
Workshop Length: 4 hours
Recommended Skill Level: All Skill Levels

Join Heidi as she goes over the different types of Aurifil threads perfect for sewing with wool. She will cover Wool Applique basics while creating a piece designed exclusively for the Hobby House. Learn about working with various types of thread that look beautiful on your next wool project.

Thread Painting Workshop with Heidi Pridemore
Workshop. Length: 6 hours
Recommended Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

In this workshop we will make a lovely zipper pouch bag using a zipper pouch blank and various thread weights from Aurifil. We will cover helpful tips and tricks on how to outline and shade with threads, how to pick designs or how to create your own. Please bring a sewing machine and feet that you would use for free motion quilting.  Kits will be provided for each student on day of class. No Prep

Kit includes five small spools of Aurifil Thread, Pre-printed designs on Stick and Sew Stabilizer, Needle assortment and one Kimberbell Zipper Pouch Blank (Kit artwork and colors may vary).
The cost of the workshop includes the lecture, one workshop, food beverages and goody bags. Additional workshop can be purchased separately.

Date: July 11-13, 2024
Location: Woodcliff Hotel, Fairport NY
Cost:
  • Thursday Lecture Only - $30
  • Friday AM or PM Workshop - $155
    • Includes Buffet Lunch and One Kit
  • Friday AM and PM Workshops - $275
    • Includes Buffet Lunch and Two Kits
  • Saturday Workshop - $195
    • Includes Buffet Lunch and One Kit
    Event Schedule
     
    Thursday July 11, 2024
    4:00-6:00pm AURIfilosophy Lecture
     
    Friday July 12, 2024
    8:30am - 12:30pm Hand Embroidery Workshop using Aurifil with Heidi Pridemore
    12:30pm - 1:30pm Buffet Lunch
    1:30pm - 5:30pm Wool Applique Workshop using Aurifil with Heidi Pridemore
     
    Saturday July 13, 2024
    9:00am - 12:00pm Thread Painting Workshop with Heidi Pridemore - Morning Session
    12:00pm - 1:00pm Buffet Lunch
    1:00pm - 4:00pm Thread Painting Workshop with Heidi Pridemore - Afternoon Session

    This is a preliminary schedule and times and activities are subject to change. We look forward to welcoming you to this event!