Treasure Stitching: transforming trinkets into embroidery art

Did Mom tell you that your great Aunt Hilda will haunt you forever if you get rid of the fist-sized goose pendant her first love gave her? Did you lose one half of your favorite pair of earrings? Is your jewelry box full of pieces you love but never wear? We can help!

The addition of old, broken, and/or beloved jewelry can add depth, texture, and narrative meaning to your embroidery. This class will show you how!

Working with a small-to-medium embroidery hoop, you'll create a background canvas that will highlight your piece.  Tree will help you play with layout, show you how to secure the jewelry to your canvas, and demonstrate a few basic hand embroidery stitches so you can fill in or embellish your designs.

You'll go home with a new piece of art and a new favorite hobby!

Audience: Tweens, teens, and adults

Skill level: Beginners and anyone looking to extend their skill set

Supplies we'll provide: All tools and most materials, plus kind, patient instruction and inspiration

Supplies to bring with you:

1. A brooch, earring, bracelet, necklace, charm, or other trinket
2. Snacks and/or lunch that does not need refrigeration
3. Your curiosity and willingness to experiment

COVID safety precautions: 

• If you are not feeling well or if anyone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 3 days, please stay home
• Masks are welcome

When you sign up for this class, you're agreeing to abide by our safety precautions as well as our registration policy. Please contact us before registering if you have any questions.

Instructor: 

Tree (she/her) has been hand embroidering for over 50 years. She loves witnessing the moments when her students understand that hand stitching is both easy and fun, and hopes her efforts will help more people appreciate this ancient art.