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Intro to Hand Embroidery for Art


  • Mainline Arts Center 746 Panmure Road Haverford, PA, 19041 United States (map)

Thursdays 9:30am-12:30pm October 23 - December 11th (no class Nov 27th)

Explore the possibilities of hand embroidery for art and creative self-expression. Learn about embroidery for fine art applications and make an original work of your choice. Beginner and experienced stitchers are encouraged to attend. Learn basic stitches, designing, sketching, and tracing designs onto fabric, and how to block and frame your finished piece.

Student Supply List: 

  • Supplies for day 1:  Embroidery hoop – 8” preferred  

  • Needles Large eye “tapestry or embroidery” 

  • Thread snips or scissors 

  • Needle Threader (optional) 

  • Frixon erasable pens   

  • Final Project: Threads for final project , fabric, frame for framing method of choice       

  • Supply fee includes additional materials

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