This introductory level embroidery basics class will teach you six foundational embroidery stitches— running, back, satin, french knot, split, and chain. Learn how to prepare your fabric, transfer your own design ideas to fabric, and how to finish pieces. Not only will you develop these new skills, but leave with a handmade stitch sampler book for future reference! Join us in this beginning-level class to discover, explore, and experiment with this beautiful art form. No experience necessary. You may bring your own materials to class or purchase a kit available at the time of class.

Day 1:
Material Review
Prepare hoops & Fabric
Transfer designs
Running, back, and split stitches

Day 2:
Satin, french knot, and chain stitches
Cover Page
Finishing pieces
Assemble book

Materials to be brought to class:
3+ colors of stranded cotton embroidery floss

Variety pack of Embroidery Needles sizes 3-9

Scissors

7 inch embroidery hoop

Transfer Paper or Transfer Pen (your preference)

Pin cushion (Optional)

Needle Minder (Optional)

Thimble (Optional)

Needle Threader (Optional)

Kelly Meyer is a self taught embroidery artist with over 10 years of experience who fell in love with the art form after setting down her paintbrush with the birth of her twins. She immediately connected with the meditative aspect of stitching and the sound of thread piercing, then pulling through fabric. Kelly does experimental and portrait embroidery of both small and large scale.