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October 2018
Sorry! We cancelled this session because we didn't have enough people sign up. But you have another chance. I am doing another session on December 5. Check the calendar! Learn the basics of cross stitch. Choose a tiny motif: birds and bugs, 8-bit characters, dinosaurs, robots, dogs and more. Get tips for choosing the right needles and fabric, wrangling your threads. Finish off your sample into an ornament you can use to decorate for the holidays. Get your supplies at the shop when you come for class. You’ll want to choose thread colors after you pick the design you want to stitch. Supplies you will need to purchase include 3-4 colors of embroidery floss, tapestry/cross stitch needles and 11 count aida cloth You might want a pen and paper to take notes. You are welcome to take photos/video with your camera/phone as I demonstrate stitches.
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Needle tatting is a contemporary twist on a classic lace making technique. Learn the basic stitches, knots and picots to make a simple snowflake design. We will use larger yarns in class so you can easily see your stitches and will talk about working at different scale, adding beads and more. (Includes a tatting needle that you will take with you.) Materials fee $10, payable to the instructor (bring cash or credit card) Supplies: You don’t need to bring anything with you; all supplies will be included in the materials fee, including a tatting needle that you will get to take home. You might want a pen and paper to take notes. You are welcome to take photos/video with your camera/phone as I demonstrate stitches.
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This is a class for a private group about how to photograph art and museum objects. If you are interested in a class like this, please contact me. We can do a private lesson or organize a small group.
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Food trucks outside Free admission! Craft'za is a juried market for handmade goods in Northeast Minneapolis. Join us Saturday, November 17 from 10 AM to 4 PM for a handpicked lineup of 60 artists! As always, artists are hand-selected through a jury process for a wide range of products and price points. Enjoy shopping and meet with local makers indoors at the Grain Belt Bottling House.
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The Homespun Maker Market series is taking over a storefront in Eden Prairie Center mall to host a maker pop up market! One stop holiday shopping! A different combination of local makers will be selling their handcrafted goods each day of the market. December 1 • 10 am - 9 pm December 2 • 11 am - 6 pm
Find out moreLearn the basics of cross stitch. Choose a tiny motif: birds and bugs, 8-bit characters, dinosaurs, robots, dogs and more. Get tips for choosing the right needles and fabric, wrangling your threads. Finish off your sample into an ornament you can use to decorate for the holidays. Get your supplies at the shop when you come for class. You’ll want to choose thread colors after you pick the design you want to stitch. Supplies you will need to purchase include 3-4 colors of embroidery floss, tapestry/cross stitch needles and 11 count aida cloth You might want a pen and paper to take notes. You are welcome to take photos/video with your camera/phone as I demonstrate stitches.
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