HAND EMBROIDERED TOTE BAG -
In this class we: will keep our hands busy, explore composition/layout, create our own art-to-carry/wear. See process here

Good for:

-those who like structure AND dreamers who think outside the box

-learning a craft you can take on the go (DIY on the subway, at a cafe, in the park)

-exploring your aesthetic

Guaranteed offering: you’ll take away 1 hand embroidered tote bag and any materials needed to finish your piece (embroidery thread, needle)

The finer details
Each participant will have their own station to work on design development. Participants will ether draw or trace their designs onto their tote bag with pencil or pen or fill with fabric markers. I will have flash drawings you’re welcome to use, or please bring your own drawings/ideas along! If you like structure: lots of planning can be done, if you like freedom: there is room to be loose and see what happens!

Once our tote bag designs are locked in there will be brief instruction on: setting up fabric in an embroidery hoop, threading a needle, stitching on a line, and stitching/filling in an object. We will spend the rest of our time hand stitching our designs onto our bags, and chatting with our new pals.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

In this class we: will dig through an ultra special bead collection to create a necklace or pair of bracelets

Good for:

-laying it all out

-those who like symmetry and those who like chaos

-tapping into your 12 year old self

Guaranteed offering: you’ll take away 1 necklace or a pair of bracelets. Have extra time? Want to make an extra piece? You can make additional pieces for $40.00 (to be paid at the class).

The finer details
Each participant will peruse a large collection of vintage glass/reclaimed/plastic beads, pearls, and charms. We will use a bead organizer to layout their necklace, practice being playful, and creating your perfect design.

This work shop will have only brief initial instruction to allow for maximum creativity, but assistance will be available throughout the entire process.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

In this class we: will explore the art of collaging on fabric with photos of your own! See process here

Good for:

-playing with layout and design

-getting your coveted images off of your phone and onto an object you (or someone you love) can use daily!

-those of you who used to LOVE scrap booking, here you can be as minimalist or maximalist by adding all sorts of beads, ribbon, lace, appliqué, thread, and other trims

Guaranteed offering: you’ll take away one collaged tote bag

The finer details
Each participant will submit 1-10 images ahead of class (I will send out an email requesting your images). Together, you will cut out your images from our iron on transfer page. You’ll then play around with layout and design. Next, you’ll iron on your images, and then add any additional trims and finishings (see my 12/30 IG post for a few samples I hurriedly made). The rest of our time will be spent hand finishing your totes, and chatting with your new pals.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

In this class we: will explore the art of collaging on fabric with photos of your own!

Good for:

-playing with layout and design

-getting your coveted images off of your phone and onto an object you (or someone you love) can use daily!

-those of you who used to LOVE scrap booking, here you can be as minimalist or maximalist by adding all sorts of beads, ribbon, lace, appliqué, thread, and other trims

Guaranteed offering: you’ll take away one collaged tote bag

The finer details
Each participant will submit 1-10 images ahead of class (I will send out an email requesting your images). Together, you will cut out your images from our iron on transfer page. You’ll then play around with layout and design. Next, you’ll iron on your images, and then add any additional trims and finishings (see my 12/30 IG post for a few samples I hurriedly made). The rest of our time will be spent hand finishing your totes, and chatting with your new pals.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

In this class we: will explore the basics of english paper piecing quilting and make a little florette sample to be used as a patch or the beginning of a new project

Good for:

-following instructions, people who love order, structure, and layout

-making use of those weird little fabric scraps you’ve been holding onto

-nostalgia and tapping into your ‘senior’ self

Guaranteed offering: you’ll take away any samples that you make, and the knowledge to start your own EPP quilting at your leisure

The finer details
Each participant will choose their fabric swatches from my collection of vintage quilting materials. If you want to bring a 100% cotton quilting fabric scrap from your own collection, please do!

There will be brief instruction on: cutting fabric hexagons, paper gluing technique & applique technique, threading a needle and hand stitching our pieces together. We’ll use grid paper to consider EPP quilting design options on a larger scale. The rest of our time will be spent hand stitching our florettes, and chatting with our new pals.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

In this class we: will explore the art of collaging on fabric with photos of your own!

Good for:

-playing with layout and design

-getting your coveted images off of your phone and onto an object you (or someone you love) can use daily!

-those of you who used to LOVE scrap booking, here you can be as minimalist or maximalist by adding all sorts of beads, ribbon, lace, appliqué, thread, and other trims

Guaranteed offering: you’ll take away one collaged tote bag

The finer details
Each participant will submit 1-10 images ahead of class (I will send out an email requesting your images). Together, you will cut out your images from our iron on transfer page. You’ll then play around with layout and design. Next, you’ll iron on your images, and then add any additional trims and finishings (see my 12/30 IG post for a few samples I hurriedly made). The rest of our time will be spent hand finishing your totes, and chatting with your new pals.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

In this class we: will explore the basics for attaching items to fabric via stitching, explore composition/layout, be a little cutesy

Good for:

-playing around without restraint as there is no permanence in this type of design

-finding freedom in the silly little adornments

-making something you can use every day

Guaranteed offering: you’ll take away 1 superrr cute, one of a kind, hand decorated tote bag to carry through the streets of NY

The finer details
Each participant will peruse a large collection of charms, appliqué, tokens, beads, bows, ribbon, and vintage fixtures to affix to their own mini tote bag. If you want to bring a precious charm/button/token from your own collection, please do! I have sewn each attendee a mini tote from a variety of vintage/upcycled fabrics for you to choose from day of.

There will be brief instruction on: setting up fabric in an embroidery hoop, threading a needle, stitching an object to the fabric. We will spend the rest of our time hand stitching our trinkets to our tote bags, and chatting with our new pals.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

In this class we: will do a little stuffing, and a little hand stitching, and definitely put all the pets on display. maybe you’ll make individual ornaments, perhaps you’ll string them on a little chain, the options are endless.

Good for:

-making a little holiday gift for a loved one, or some handmade decorations for around your home

-having a forever memory of a beloved animal(s)

-a little laugh or a prolonged awwwwwwwwwww

Guaranteed offering: you’ll take away 3 mini (approx 2”-3”) plushie pets, if you want to make more, feel free to add on at check out.

The finer details
Each participant will submit 3 photos of silly animals to me (via email) prior to class. I’ll have each photo printed onto fabric and machine sewn (to form the plushie shape) prior to class. Once you arrive you will be instructed on how to turn your pieces inside out to reveal your mini pet plushies, how to stuff the pieces, sew them closed, and finally attach a string to hang from the top or from the back. The instruction portion of this class is short and sweet, so most of our time will be spent with our handiwork, looking at everyone’s plushie pets and chatting with our new pals.

Re: what photos work best:
Animals heads, animals curled up into a ball, an animal sitting- think circular or square shaped vs letter ‘H’ shaped. You can submit your own pets, or friends pets, funny pets from the Internet, moo deng, I don’t personally care, and I think the reveal will be very funny and cute. Please see my own examples of my cats for an idea of what to expect.

Photos that are high quality…. anything shot IRL on a cellphone/digi camera. A photo taken a cel phone of a film photo from your childhood is likely not going to work for this project.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

In this class we: will explore the basics of english paper piecing quilting and make a little florette sample to be used as a patch or the beginning of a new project. check out what we did at our class in October!

Good for:

-following instructions, people who love order, structure, and layout

-making use of those weird little fabric scraps you’ve been holding onto

-nostalgia and tapping into your ‘senior’ self

Guaranteed offering: you’ll take away any samples that you make, and the knowledge to start your own EPP quilting at your leisure

The finer details
Each participant will choose their fabric swatches from my collection of vintage quilting materials. If you want to bring a 100% cotton quilting fabric scrap from your own collection, please do!

There will be brief instruction on: cutting fabric hexagons, paper gluing technique & applique technique, threading a needle and hand stitching our pieces together. We’ll use grid paper to consider EPP quilting design options on a larger scale. The rest of our time will be spent hand stitching our florettes, and chatting with our new pals.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

In this class we: will dig through an ultra special bead collection to create a necklace or pair of bracelets

Good for:

-laying it all out

-those who like symmetry and those who like chaos

-tapping into your 12 year old self

Guaranteed offering: you’ll take away 1 necklace or a pair of bracelet. Have extra time? Want to make an extra piece? You can make additional pieces for $50.00 (to be paid at the class).

The finer details
Each participant will peruse a large collection of vintage glass/reclaimed/plastic beads, pearls, and charms. We will use a bead organizer to layout their necklace, practice being playful, and creating your perfect design.

This work shop will have only brief initial instruction to allow for maximum creativity, but assistance will be available throughout the entire process.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

HAND EMBROIDERED APRON
In this class we: will keep our hands busy, explore composition/layout, create an heirloom piece to be worn in the kitchen, garden, ceramics studio etc. It is unlikely that you will finish all of your embroidery during our class time, however, I anticipate all design/layout work will be completed with a good portion of the embroidery underway!

Good for:

-those who like structure AND loosey goosies who think outside the box

-spending the day with yourself (and a handful of additional sweethearts)

-committing to the bit

Guaranteed offering: you’ll take away a natural fiber apron and any materials needed to finish your piece (embroidery thread, needle)

The finer details
Each participant will be provided with an adjustable cotton apron. You may choose from a mass manufactured cotton apron (class cost $100) or a heavier weight cotton apron (class cost $150) I have sewn, to offer a higher quality, washability and long term use. You will have your own station set up with an apron template to work on design development. Participants will ether draw or trace or tape their designs onto the template then transfer onto apron with pencil or pen or fill with fabric markers- this entire process will be instructed on. I will have flash drawings you’re welcome to use, or please bring your own drawings/ideas along! If you like structure lots of planning can be done, if you like freedom there is room to be loose and see what happens!

Once our apron designs are locked in there will be brief instruction on: setting up fabric in an embroidery hoop, threading a needle, stitching on a line, and stitching/filling in an object. We will spend the rest of our time hand stitching our designs onto our aprons, and chatting with our new pals.

Water, tea and coffee are also provided, you’re welcome to peruse the fridge and purchase culture pop/wine by the glass if you wish!

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

HAND EMBROIDERED TOTE BAG
In this class we: will keep our hands busy, explore composition/layout, create our own art-to-carry/wear

Good for:

-those who like structure AND dreamers who think outside the box

-learning a craft you can take on the go (DIY on the subway, at a cafe, in the park)

-exploring your aesthetic

Guaranteed offering: you’ll take away 1 hand embroidered tote bag and any materials needed to finish your piece (embroidery thread, needle)

The finer details
Each participant will have their own station to work on design development. Participants will ether draw or trace their designs onto their tote bag with pencil or pen or fill with fabric markers. I will have flash drawings you’re welcome to use, or please bring your own drawings/ideas along! If you like structure: lots of planning can be done, if you like freedom: there is room to be loose and see what happens!

Once our tote bag designs are locked in there will be brief instruction on: setting up fabric in an embroidery hoop, threading a needle, stitching on a line, and stitching/filling in an object. We will spend the rest of our time hand stitching our designs onto our bags, and chatting with our new pals.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS