June Hand Embroidery Craft Classes and Events

Melissa Galbraith
May 18
5 min read

Surprisingly we're already more than half way through May, which means June is just around the corner. Do you already have your summer planned out? I have a few fun things on the calendar for this month, along with teaching a wide variety of hands-on workshops. I find that when the weather gets nicer, it can be hard to hang out indoors, but thankfully, some of these activities are outside too. If your schedule isn't ready jam-packed and planned out, then be sure to add a workshop (or two or three) to your crafty plans for June.

With an MCreativeJ craft class you'll enjoy a hands-on workshop with materials provided. You'll learn new skills, techniques, and get to ask all the questions you'd like. Plus, even if you've never embroidered before, you'll start at the very beginning and be guided through step-by-step.

What are you waiting for? Let's get crafty with a hand embroidery and dyeing workshop!

June Hand Embroidery Craft Classes and Events

June 6: Fabric Landscapes at Make Apothecary from 6:30-8:30pm PST

Let’s create collage landscapes with fabric! Learn how to create your own fabric landscape using applique embroidery with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop will cover how to pair fabrics to create your own unique landscapes, basic applique and beginner-friendly embroidery stitches like the running stitch, chain stitch, French Knot, and fly stitch. Each participant will receive a full class kit that includes an embroidery hoop, cotton fabrics, full skeins of embroidery thread, embroidery needle, sewing pins, backing materials, and printed instructions.

June 7: Embroidered Patch Mends at Quilting Mayhem from 10:30am-12:30pm PST

In this two-hour, hands-on workshop with fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ, you’ll learn how to get started with visible mending patches, different threads and materials to use, and stitches for mending your specific garment.You’ll be able to choose from a variety of threads and nature inspired patterns to create your embroidered patch. You will need to bring a garment or other item to class to mend. Denim is recommended for this workshop. All other materials are provided.

June 8: Phinneywood Summer Art Festival from 11-5pm + Into to Indigo Dyeing Workshop from 11:30am-12:30pm PST

Explore the magic of indigo dyeing with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. Learn how to fold and bind fabric to create patterns and designs with indigo dye. You’ll love seeing the dye change colors, and your designs come to life! Each attendee will receive four cotton tea towels to create their own patterns and are also encouraged to bring additional materials to dye. This class can get messy, so please wear clothing you don’t mind getting a little dye on. If you are bringing additional items to dye, please nothing larger than 3ft x3ft.

June 14: 3D Strawberry Embroidery at Picket Fence Art Studio from 1-4pm PST

Bring Your Strawberries to Life: Stumpwork Embroidery Workshop. Want to add dimension to your embroidery? Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a delightful afternoon of stumpwork. In this 3-hour workshop, you'll learn the captivating art of stumpwork, a technique that uses padding and wire to create 3D elements that seem to magically pop off the fabric. We'll focus on creating a stunning sculptural strawberry and its lush leaves. You'll learn: essential stumpwork techniques, including padding, wiring, and shaping and key embroidery stitches: stem stitch, pistil stitch, detached chain stitch, berry stitch, couching, long and short satin stitch, buttonhole stitch, and corded detached buttonhole stitch. All materials are provided. This workshop is best suited for those with some prior embroidery experience, but all enthusiastic makers are welcome.

June 20: Flower Pocket Clothing Embroidery at Monster 6-8:30pm PST

Give yourself some flowers! Embellish a bouquet into your pocket. This could be a shirt pocket, pants pocket, or even a dress pocket. Any pocket that needs florals. Join fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a hands-on, 2.5 hour workshop. She’ll show you how to get started with embroidering your clothing and cover stitches like the stem stitch, detached chain stitch, long and short satin stitch, leaf stitch, French knot, and bullion knot.

A full kit is included with this class and comes with full skeins of DMC thread in various colors, transfer designs, a wood embroidery hoop, an embroidery needle, and printed instructions. Attendees will need to bring their own garments with a pocket to embroider.

June 21: Wildflower Embroidery Basics at Valley View Library from 2-4pm PST

Flower power time! Learn to embroider wildflowers in this embroidery basics workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, stem stitch, reverse chain stitch, leaf stitch, and French knot. You will receive a full kit that includes: a wooden embroidery hoop, floral transfer designs, embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, surprise pink pattern fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions.

June 22: Into to Ice Dyeing at Monster 1-3pm PST

Explore the magic of ice dyeing with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. Learn how to fold and bind fabric to create patterns and designs as well as the playful nature of ice dye. You’ll love playing with different folding techniques and seeing your designs come to life after the ice melts! Each attendee will receive four cotton tea towels to create their own patterns and are also encouraged to bring additional cotton materials to dye. This class can get messy, so please wear clothing you don’t mind getting a little dye on.

June 26: Embroider Bug Shoes at Monster 6:30-8:30pm PST

Love bugs and want to learn how to embroider your shoes? Learn how in a hands-on workshop with fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. In this 2-hour workshop you’ll learn how to prep your shoes for stitching, easily transfer an embroidery pattern, prep your thread, and what tools and stitches are helpful for embroidering on shoe. During the workshop you’ll choose your own thread colors and use the split back stitch, reverse chain stitch, and long and short satin stitches. You will need to bring a pair of canvas shoes to class to embroider. Lace up shoes are recommended. All other materials are provided.

June 28: Wildflower Embroidery Basics at Des Moines Library 2-4pm PST

June 29: Cactus Embroidery Basics at Quilting Mayhem 10:30am-12:30pm PST

Calling all cactus lovers! Learn beginner and advanced embroidery in this cactus inspired workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two hour, hands-on workshop covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches including the back stitch, reverse chain stitch, couching, needle weaving, and more! You will receive a full kit that includes a wooden embroidery hoop, cactus transfer designs, embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, a surprise pattern fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions.

Looking for more workshops and crafty events?

See all upcoming hand embroidery workshops and craft events here.

Can't join me for an in-person workshop?

Try my Domestika course! This virtual workshop is a great way to learn at your own pace from where ever you are! My course will walk you through how to create a stained glass inspired embroidery. It's beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone who wants to get into hand embroidery.