THIS CLASS WILL BE TAUGHT VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM.

Log in information will be emailed to you prior to the start of the class.

Skill level: Great for beginners or anyone wishing to brush up on their embroidery skills

Class Description: This class is part of our 6-part Introduction to Embroidery Series. The subject of this class is “Flower” You will stitch a contemporary design. This class will cover the following stitches:

1. long and short
2. raised stem band
3. stem stitch
4. seeding
5. pistil stitch
6. needle-woven picot
7. wheatear stitch
8. coral knot stitch

Our Introduction to Embroidery Series will introduce you to foundational embroidery skills such as how to thread the needle, how to start and end your threads, and how to use an embroidery hoop. You will have the opportunity to practice stitching with four different kinds of threads: wool, cotton, metallic, and silk. In addition to the fabric for the finished design, you will be provided with a “doodle cloth” for practicing your embroidery stitches.

This series consists of six different classes. Each one has a different subject matter (i.e. Animal, Flower, Building) and two design options, a traditional design or a contemporary design. You can take as many of the classes as you like and in any order that you wish. You will learn eight different stitches in each class, or a total of 48 stitches if you take all six!

Kit Contents: needles, silk fabric, threads (cotton, wool, silk, metallic)

Equipment Needed: All materials will be mailed to you prior to the start of class; you may bring your own sewing kit if you like

Class Minimum: 3 students

Registration for this class closes 2 weeks prior to the start date in order to allow for the shipment of kits. If you would like to inquire about the possibility of late registration, please contact info@sfsnad.org. Late registration will be accommodated when possible with an additional expedited shipping fee.

Please click HERE to register.