Are you big on crafting? Is learning to embroider high on your craft wish list? Why not take a virtual embroidery workshop?! These live, online workshops with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ are the perfect opportunity to learn a new craft, refresh your embroidery knowledge, advance your skills, or just have an enjoyable crafty night in. From embroidered jewelry to embroidered clothing, and embroidery basics to 3D embroidery, there are plenty of options for you to pick up a needle and get stitching.
April 3: Landscape Pin Embroidery with Monster from 11am- 1pm PST
Let's stitch some desert flair! That's right, in this two-hour, hands-on class you'll learn how to stitch your own hand embroidered pin. Attendees will receive a surprise pin shape and materials to create their own piece of wearable art. Fiber artist, Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will share her hand embroidery expertise, tips, and tricks to help you create your own unique pin. Come with landscape design ideas in mind. Please registrater by March 27th.
April 7: WIP Wednesday from 6-8pm PST
Let's stitch, bitch, and finish our WIPs! We all have WIPs (works in progress) lying around, so let's work on finishing (or getting closer to finishing one.) In this 2-hour free form class, we'll chat and you can ask all the questions you want. Whether you want to learn specific stitches or have questions about your embroidery project, I'm here to share my knowledge. This workshop will be held via Zoom on April 8th from 6-8pm. A Zoom link will be emailed to you the week of the online workshop.
April 15: Blooming Wildflowers and 3D Embroidery with Spacecraft from 6:30-8:30pm PST
Let’s create whimsical wildflowers! Learn to embroider a playful bunch of wildflowers in this online embroidery workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches and each attendee will receive a full kit. Kits are mailed to you and include: a wooden embroidery hoop, transfer design, sewing pins, an embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, a cream cotton fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions. A recording of the workshop will be available after class. Please register by April 8 to join in the stitching fun!
April 17: Wildflower Embroidery Basics with Monster from 11am-1pm PST
Flower power time! Learn to embroider wildflowers in this online embroidery basics workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches and each attendee will receive a full kit. Kits are mailed to you and include: a wooden embroidery hoop, floral transfer designs, embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, a surprise pattern fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions. A recording of the workshop will be available after class. Please register by April 10th to reserve your spot.
April 20: Mountain Landscape Pendant with Monster from 6-8pm PST
Calling all pacific northwest lovers! Want to learn how to hand embroider a mountain range landscape pendant? Join Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for an online 2 hour workshop. This hands-on, virtual experience includes all the materials you’ll need to create a beautiful hand embroidered pendant. The live workshop covers a variety of beginner friendly embroidery stitches and a full kit is mailed to your door. Kits include an oval shaped pendant, full skeins of DMC embroidery floss, an embroidery hoop, blue pattern fabric, printed instructions, an embroidery needle and live instruction via Zoom. Please register by April 13th to allow time for your supply kit to reach you.
April 22: Visible Mending with Pattern Review from 4-6pm PST
Celebrate Earth Day with us by by breathing new life into your favorite well worn clothing through mending. Join our guest teacher of this month - fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ as we cover how to mend a hole and reinforce areas of clothing. This class is great if you want to mend holes in the knees of your jeans, want to add some reinforcement to the thigh area of your pants, if your little one's pants could use a patch, and so much more. Recommend clothing to patch include denim, canvas, 100% cotton, and linen garments. Register and order your kit here.
April 24: Bee T-Shirt Embroidery with Wyldwood Creative from 11am-1pm PST
Have you ever wanted to add embroidery to your t-shirt? Well now you can! Join fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ in a two-hour online workshop. You'll learn 4 embroidery stitches as we create a bee and leaf design, specifics of how to embroider on clothing, and tips and tricks to making your embroidered clothing last. Class participants will receive a materials kit upon registration that includes: DMC embroidery thread, embroidery needle, transfer pattern, stabilizer, embroidery hoop, and printed instructions. Simply bring your own t-shirt and let's get stitching. Please register by April 17th to have your kit mailed in time for the workshop, or pick up kit in person at Wyldwood Creative.
April 27: Cactus Embroidery Basics from 5:30-8pm with Monster
Calling all cactus lovers! Learn to embroider cacti in this online embroidery basics workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two and a half hour, hands-on workshop covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches and each attendee will receive a full kit. Kits are mailed to you and include: a wooden embroidery hoop, cactus transfer designs, embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, a surprise pattern fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions. A recording of the workshop will be available after class. Please register by April 20th.
April 29: Cocktails and Crafting with Buzzy's Bees from 6-7pm PST
Craft for a cause! You’re invited to stitch an embroidery kit designed just for Buzzy's Bees 10K in 10 Days Fundraiser. There will be an hour of virtual crafting followed by an evening of cocktails from Bakers in Ballard. Learn more about all of the events included in the Buzzy's Bees upcoming fundraiser and join the craft night here.
April 30: Virtual Craft Hour- Fruit Slice Keychain with Jenny Lemons from 5-6pm PST
Join us for an hour of embroidery! During this class, Melissa will share how to create a citrus slice keychain. We’ll use felt and the backstitch to complete this delightfully fruity design. This class is perfect for beginning embroiders and seasoned crafters alike. Save your spot here.