Embroidery Class: Textural Gourds

If you're looking for cozy and relaxing craft ideas, join this embroidery workshop in Seattle. Learn how to make exquisite texture-filled gourds while becoming proficient with an assortment of basic embroidery stitches. You can create the perfect accent for fall and add a special handmade touch to your wall art! Whether you want to add a new skill to your embroidery tool belt or you're ready to embark on your first stitch, your instructor, Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ, will guide you through your hands-on workshop from start to finish. You'll learn how to stitch nobly, texture-filled gourds using the chain stitch, colonial knot, split stitch, and Danish knot. At the end of the workshop, you'll be amazed at how much you've learned and what you've achieved! This activity is a perfect way to create meaningful wall art and elevate your decor for any season. You'll be taking home your own handmade creation and a new set of crafting skills that you can continue to hone and enjoy. Our current Covid protocol is that anyone attending an event can email us to let us know they prefer that people wear masks and/or we check vaccination records up to 72 hours before the event begins. Your request is anonymous to all the other participants.Attendees will receive an email before the class to let them know If we will be checking vaccination records and requiring masks be worn.

Beginner Friendly.
  When you join this class, you’ll also receive a full kit that includes a beechwood embroidery hoop, cream cotton fabric, embroidery needle, full skeins of thread, gourd transfer patterns, backing materials, and printed instructions.
  Reading glasses - if needed.