Toni Gerdes Needlearts

Lecture Programs: 

Below you will find information on the Lecture Programs I offer.  There are 30-60 minute lectures available.  See my Petite Project page or my Workshops page for more information on other types of classes.

Texture As a Design Element is a 30-minute lecture and hands-on program designed to explore the element of Texture in many forms of art and especially in the needlearts.  After a 15-20 minute talk there is a hand-on program using paper, threads, wire, embellishments, fabric, and scissors and glue to conclude the program and have fun with texture.   

Available to teach now.

The Art of the Japanese Internment Camps is a 60-minute lecture designed to explore the art that the Japanese American people created while they were interned in the camps during World War II.  While these people were interned in the camps, "enduring adversity", they produced wonderful, beautiful works of art in many different art forms, including painting, embroidery, furniture making and much more.  This slide lecture shows many of the pieces and discusses the situation of the time. 

Scheduled to present Nov 2014,

   Available to teach now.

Additions to Stitching is a 45 minute lecture (plus 15 minute question & answer period) exploring newer threads and other techniques that can be added to your stitching, including embellishments, applique, needle felting, & a special "Wacky" copper lace technique.This slide lecture shows all these ideas and how to use them.

 Available to teach now.