Embroidery: Everyday Talismans Drawn in Stitch

Embroidery: Everyday Talismans Drawn in Stitch

Simple stitches provide endless possibilities for capturing the magic hidden in the everyday. In this class students will be guided to create their own imagery in a mix of media, using objects and experiences from daily life. Includes lessons in basic drawing and observation along with skill-building in embroidery. Students will leave with a finished set of 5-6 stitched personal talismans. Beginners are welcome!

 

Materials Fee: $15 to instructor, includes: 

  • Needles
  • Instructional sheets
  • Material
  • Threads
  • Upcycled media
  • Paper

 

Required Materials: 

  • Pencil
  • Small sharp scissors for snipping cloth and embroidery thread
  • Snack/Water
Embroidery Workshop: Mandala Pins

Embroidery Workshop: Mandala Pins

Sew a colorful Mandala Pin using fabric, thread, and beads; then fold a lidded paper box to hold the pin. Project includes 5 embroidery stitches along with techniques to construct future pins using upscaled materials. Beginners are welcome! A kit with fabric, thread, embellishments, and paper will be provided.

Materials Fee: $10 to instructor, includes: 

  • Needles
  • Hoop
  • Material
  • Cardboard
  • Paper
  • Beads/Embellishments
  • Thread

 

Required Materials: 

  • Pencil
  • Small sharp scissors for snipping cloth and embroidery thread
  • Snack/Water