Winter Kaleidoscope

“Winter Kaleidoscope” is the final installment in the “Four Seasons Kaleidoscope” Collection. I was inspired to create a contemporary version of what a cross section of an iceberg might look like while also incorporating the vibrant blue, crisp winter sky colours of winter here in Canada. The part above the waterline is lighter and smaller and the part below the waterline is larger and darker as it is in nature. I used a colour palette of mauve, turquoise, and blue in a variety of tints, tones and shades as well as a hint of yellow to depict my winter. This piece also incorporates the Northern Lights as well as a gradual darkening of the sea as you go deeper into the water. All of this says “Winter” to me but I have also added many metallics as well as a few beads and pearls to show the sun reflecting off the iceberg on a very cold day.

“Winter Kaleidoscope” incorporates string art, needlepoint and laid filling stitches. The student will pre-stitch the Mosaic and Tied Cross border and the Smyrna Grid. The overall design integrates many different stitches including various sizes of Jessicas and a Starfle. Techniques include Bargello, Bias Bargello, Diaper Patterns, and Laid Fillings. This class will appeal to those students who would like to try new techniques while challenging themselves by mastering complex canvaswork stitches.

Contact Lorene for details.