spooky embroidery

You asked – and we delivered – a spooky embroidery perfect for fall. Join us in the craft studio on week one to embroider the spider in her web, as we learn couching, back stitch and satin stitch. Then if you want to add some unexpected florals, join us on night two (Oct 18th) for fern stitch, woven roses and French knots, and night three (Oct 25th) to add chain stitch, bullion knots and blended short and long stitch to your embroidery repertoire. While each night you’ll learn new techniques to complete a single stitched work, they will be practiced on stand alone samples, so you can just come for one or two nights.

Ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued unless we reschedule or cancel events.

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Floral Embroidery

June will bring flowers regardless of the weather here in Western New York, with this floral embroidery workshop!

Kick your embroidery skills up a notch and learn how to add texture and depth to your needlework while you make your way through a lovely, floral stitch sampler. Together we will learn how to create several embroidery stitches including fishbone stitch, stem stitch, woven wheel and french knots

Previous experience with basic embroidery or other hand sewing is highly encouraged, but not required– if you’re up for a challenge! Deb, our instructor has plenty of experience teaching beginners.

During the workshop we will focus on learning the stitches to complete a small sampler hoop, that you can work on after the class is over, but floral embroidery can also be a beautiful way to customize your wardrobe, and adds panache to your visible mending skills.

Space is limited, so sign up today!

 

Memory Hoop

Stuck on the perfect gift for Mother’s Day or another upcoming family or friends event? How about a custom embroidery hoop featuring a picture of you and your Mom, or your besties, or their pet, or their new home, or well just about anything really! Join Deb in the craft studio to learn some simple embroidery stitches you can use to embellish a photograph printed on fabric. We will help you transfer your photo to fabric, and supply everything you need, different styles and weights of embroidery floss, sequins, beads and charms, along with the hoop and of course a needle or two. Even complete beginners with no hand sewing experience can learn a few simple stitches to make a beautiful and memorable gift.

beginner embroidery

Join our program director Deb Eck, who has been sewing since she was a small child, for this beginner level class. Never picked up a needle? No problem. This workshop will cover all the basics of thread, needle and fabric selection, how to mark out your fabric and transfer patterns, and of course, introduce a range of starter stitches you can build upon to create a contemporary sampler.

The workshop includes all materials and supplies.

To purchase a ticket, first click on the + icon next to the ticket to select the number of tickets you wish to buy, the click the “get tickets” button

slow stitch Saturday

Bring your own project to finish, or make a cardinal appliqué to add to a tablecloth, napkins or even a piece of clothing. We will have supplies on hand, and the kettle will be on! Come and meet some other textile artists and slow down the holiday rush in some great company.

This is the first of many upcoming community groups. Deb will be on hand to help you complete the cardinal project, but otherwise its just a chance to stitch and make some progress on that UFO (unfinished object) before the holidays arrive.

slow stitch Saturday

Bring your own project to finish, or make a cardinal appliqué to add to a tablecloth, napkins or even a piece of clothing. We will have supplies on hand, and the kettle will be on! Come and meet some other textile artists and slow down the holiday rush in some great company.

This is the first of many upcoming community groups. Deb will be on hand to help you complete the cardinal project, but otherwise its just a chance to stitch and make some progress on that UFO (unfinished object) before the holidays arrive.

slow stitch cardinal applique

Skip the crowded shopping bustle and slow down your holiday kick off this season. Join Deb in the craft studio and learn this slow-stitched, appliqué technique, and practice this adorable cardinal pattern you can add to your holiday linens, festive garments or use to create a small framed picture or holiday card. We will supply lots of inspiration, threads, fabrics, buttons and sparkles, but participants are welcome to bring their own scraps and notions to add to the mix. This will be a relaxed slow paced afternoon of stitching suitable for complete beginners, or experienced stitchers.

*to purchase you ticket, click the plus sign to the right of the ticket box to select the number of tickets you wish to purchase before clicking on the get tickets button.

Floral Embroidery

May will bring flowers regardless of the weather here in Western New York, with this floral embroidery workshop!

Following on from our other very popular embroidery workshops, Deb is back, with an introduction to adding flowers and foliage to your embroidery skills. During the workshop we will focus on making a small sampler hoop, but floral embroidery can also be a beautiful way to customize your wardrobe, and adds panache to mending skills.

Didn’t take any of the other workshops, no worries, this class is suitable for complete beginners.

The workshop price includes all materials, along with expert tuition, as well as a fun evening with like-minded creators.

Space is limited, so sign up today!

 

beginning embroidery (evening 2)

You asked – we listened! After our really popular visible mending workshop many of you reached out to ask for a follow-up embroidery class. Join our program director Deb Eck, who has been sewing since she was a small child, for this beginner level class. Never picked up a needle? No problem. This workshop will cover all the basics of thread, needle and fabric selection, how to mark out your fabric and transfer patterns, and of course, introduce a range of starter stitches you can build upon to create a contemporary sampler.

Thanks as always to our wonderful pop-up partner, ARTCloth + Craft, for letting us use their pretty space again while we wait for construction to wrap up.

The workshop includes all materials and supplies and will take place over two evenings – March 23rd and 30th from 6-8pm.

Seating is limited. To sign up head to the listing for the first evening HERE

beginning embroidery

You asked – we listened! After our really popular visible mending workshop many of you reached out to ask for a follow-up embroidery class. Join our program director Deb Eck, who has been sewing since she was a small child, for this beginner level class. Never picked up a needle? No problem. This workshop will cover all the basics of thread, needle and fabric selection, how to mark out your fabric and transfer patterns, and of course, introduce a range of starter stitches you can build upon to create a contemporary sampler.

Thanks as always to our wonderful pop-up partner, ARTCloth + Craft, for letting us use their pretty space again while we wait for construction to wrap up.

The workshop includes all materials and supplies and will take place over two evenings – March 23rd and 30th from 6-8pm.

Seating is limited so sign up today!

 

 

 

 

Class Guide

  • Root

    Beginner level classes suitable for everyone.

  • Shoot

    Ready for a little more of a challenge?

    These classes build on skills from root level classes – but may still be suitable for those with little experience. Not sure if the class is for you, just ask us.

  • Bloom

    Get ready to REALLY grow your skills!

    Classes for students with experience. Our teaching artists will identify what skills you should already have. If you are unsure if a class is for you, please ask, we’d be happy to help you!