Historic Embroidery in the Time of Revolution: A Workshop with Erica-Lynn Huberty

Led by fiber artist Erica-Lynn Huberty, this hands-on workshop explores the art of textile needlework as practiced in Southampton during the 17th and 18th centuries. Participants will examine authentic examples of historic needlework and learn about the important role these skills played in everyday life. After the discussion, Erica-Lynn will guide attendees through several traditional stitching techniques, and each participant will create a small piece of their own to take home.Space is extremely limited for this wonderful experience. Advanced ticket purchase is required. Workshop Cost: $20.00 per personErica-Lynn Huberty is pioneer in the contemporary fiber arts movement. Her work mingles textiles and sewing arts techniques with watercolor and ink, embroidery, crochet and knitting, loom-woven grounds, mediums overlapping as if done simultaneously.