Join fibre artist Darcy Hoover for a hands-on embroidery class where you’ll design and stitch a botanical image using basic embroidery techniques. Learn how to transfer designs, create foundational stitches, and finish your work. Perfect for beginners! Darcy brings 30+ years of experience and training from the Royal School of Needlework. In this course you will choose from a selection of botanical images and design and stitch the image using basic embroidery stitches. Your instructor will provide graphics, videos, and in-person advice on design, stitch choices, and technique. When your botanical image is finished it can be framed within the hoop.

About the Instructor:

Darcy is a local fibre artist who has been embroidering for about three decades. In addition to her years of experience, she has completed the Certificate in Technical Hand Embroidery program from the Royal School of Needlework in London UK and is working on their follow-up Diploma program. Darcy is a member of and on the board for the Edmonton Needlecraft Guild and has taught embroidery classes through the guild.

Please Bring: 

1.    Glasses or magnifying glass if needed and Needlethreader if needed (optional)
2.    Pencil, eraser, scissors, suitable art clothes, hand-towel/tea-towel, notepad, lunch, drink, and your own PPE (mask and hand sanitizer)

When: Thursday, May 22nd from 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Artelier, 10045 81 Ave NW, Edmonton (back alley entrance)
Cost: $70 per person

Class limit is 12 students. Beginners welcome!

You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!