Learn all the basic stitches needed to discover freeform embroidery with threads and wool yarns. Try out different techniques and materials to make a small sampler of stitches. Students will create their own designs inspired by traditional styles and the North Shore landscape. Students will transfer their designs to fabric and start stitching in class. Come ready to experiment, have fun, and begin to develop your own personal embroidery style. Students will leave with plenty of ideas to help add unique stitching to more projects.

Students ages 14+ may register for this course independently. Students ages 12+ may register with a full-paying adult. The youth student will receive a 25% intergenerational discount; call to register.

Required Tools

• A small sharp scissors

Optional Tools

• Glasses or magnification if needed for detail work
• Any threads or yarns you would like to try stitching with
• Any textiles you would like to add embroidery to
• Anything that inspires a design you want to stitch – photos or other images, a quote, etc.