ANG Seminar February 2018 - 8

PER ANG POLICY 6.01

BASIC

	

	

	

* Can thread a needle, and begin and end threads correctly
* Works tent stitch (half-cross, continental, and/or
basketweave)
* Can read and work from stitch diagrams and charts

BASIC INTERMEDIATE

	

	

	

	

	

* Has participated in at least one formal workshop or
class, or has had at least six hours of instruction in a
class setting
* Works diagonal tent (basketweave) in curved areas
(sections)
* Understands basic compensation
* Can work at least six different decorative stitches
* Understands and works from stitch diagrams and
charts with confidence

INTERMEDIATE

* Possesses skills outlined in previous levels
* Has participated in at least three formal workshops or
classes
* Has stitched with a variety of threads such as cotton,
wool, silk, synthetics, linen, metal, and metallics and is
familiar with their characteristics
* Confidently works complicated stitches from diagrams
and is comfortable with their compensation
* Has worked at least four different techniques on a
readily counted ground, such as pulled thread, pattern
darning, Florentine (bargello), blackwork, free stitchery,
beading, introductory silk and metal thread techniques,
Hardanger, and mixed media
	

	

	

	

Class descriptions on pages 13-40 provide the information
you need to select your classes: a photograph, the class
description, proficiency level, and kit fee and contents.
Please pay particular attention to the proficiency level
definitions listed to the right. You will receive a letter from
your teacher in mid-summer, acknowledging that you are
in their class and listing unusual supplies you should bring,
if any. You may also view the entire brochure on the ANG
website, www.needlepoint.org. Look under "Annual Seminar."
Most students bring to class their usual stitching supplies,
including a laying tool, a pair of sharp scissors, a pair of
scissors for cutting metal and paper, pencil/pen for taking
notes, and a frame weight or frame holder of some kind so
that both hands can be free for stitching. Classroom lighting
is not always conducive to stitching and many students
choose to bring a light and magnification. Additional
classroom lighting brought by students must be batterypowered. ANG no longer allows the use of plug-in lights,
power strips, or extension cords for lighting in the
classrooms.

Proficiency Levels

	

Class Selection Guide

Class Listings

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE

	

	

	

	

* Possesses skills outlined in previous levels
* Has participated in at least five formal workshops or
classes
* Has worked a wide variety of different techniques on a
readily counted ground, such as pulled thread, pattern
darning, Florentine (bargello), blackwork, free stitchery,
beading, introductory silk and metal thread techniques,
Hardanger, and mixed media
* Confidently stitches diagonal patterns

ADVANCED

	

	

	

* Possesses skills outlined in previous levels
* Has participated in a wide variety of formal workshops
in different techniques and has experience with many
different types of grounds and threads
* Is interested in developing skills and pursuing solutions
to problems in design, color, and techniques
* Is interested in developing original designs, colors,
and/or styles
	

Please note that 2018 Faculty
CANNOT sell their class kits
per the agreement between
ANG and said faculty member.

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2018 ANG Seminar
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ANG Seminar February 2018
