Spend an hour with a needle and thread exploring the art of embroidery. Each week we’ll learn and practice a new stitch, from old favorites like rope stitch and couching, to new stitch combinations for borders and tiny stitched creatures. (You can see previous stitch examples at the class gallery page.)

In each class, we’ll start by making abstract doodles with the basic form and then try out different variations to add texture and color. For inspiration, we’ll try to look at a few examples of each stitch used in different ways in modern and vintage textiles. Beginners are welcome; you don’t need any sewing experience for this class.

This is a drop in class held every Thursday at noon (Central Time) / 6pm (GST). It is held in partnership with SoulSanity.io as part of their artmaking & wellness program and is open to anyone.

Your $24 registration allows you to attend any or all of the sessions from April 13 – June 29. You can come to all of the sessions or pick and choose which ones you are interested in.

Materials needed for class. This will be the same for all class sessions:

• An assortment of 3-5 colors of embroidery thread. I recommend 6-stranded cotton “cross stitch” floss and/or #8 perle cotton.
• An embroidery or chenille needle. Embroidery or chenille needles have a large eye and a sharp point; this is different than the kind of needle used for cross stitch or quilting/sewing. I recommend a size 24 or 26 Chenille or size 7-10 Embroidery needle.
• A small pair of sharp scissors
• A small piece of fabric to stitch on. I recommend either a piece of wool/rayon blend or 100% wool felt fabric or you can also use a mid-weight woven cotton fabric with or without an embroidery hoop.
• For fabric/thread/needle examples and resources with more details please see: www.beckarahn.com/stitch