Tuesday, November 12, 6 – 8 pm
Whitney Dirks
Wondering if embroidery is right for you? Join this introductory two-hour workshop to learn foundation embroidery stitches to get you started on creating a simple project. Learn one to two basic embroidery stitches to begin building your confidence and repertoire of stitches. Stitches to be taught may include split stitch, cross stitch, satin stitch, and French knots. Gain insight into how to choose fabric, stretch fabric in a hoop, separate floss into fewer strands, thread a needle, and transfer patterns to fabric. Learn how to finish an embroidery hoop including soaking fabric to remove stick-and-stitch patterns, re-stretching fabric in the hoop, trimming fabric edges, and gathering the fabric on the back of the hoop. All supplies are provided by Textile Center. This is a beginning level class open to crafters ages 10 years and up.
Instructor Bio:
Whitney Dirks (she/her) is a self-taught magpie who is drawn to bright colors and old things. She has been working with textiles since 2020, embroidering swears on vintage table linens, salvaging midcentury embroidery to appliqué on clothing, and turning woolen jackets into polychromatic soft sculptures. She has taught embroidery workshops through the Arts Center of Saint Peter and Mankato Area Public Schools.
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Withdrawal Policy
If you need to withdraw from a class, please email Cristin McKnight Sethi, Director of Education, at cmcknightsethi@textilecentermn.org.
If your withdrawal request is received at least 10 business days before the start of your class, you are eligible to (pick one):
1) Receive a tuition refund (minus a $25 processing fee). 2) Transfer your full tuition to another currently listed class (i.e. a class that is listed on the website at the time of your withdrawal request). 3) Convert your full tuition into a tax-deductible donation to Textile Center. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt for your donation if you request one.
If your withdrawal request is received less than 10 business days before the start of your class, you are eligible to (pick one):
1) Transfer your class spot to another person (i.e. gift your class registration to a friend, neighbor, or family member). You must communicate any transferring of class registration to Cristin McKnight Sethi (cmcknightsethi@textilecentermn.org). Please let Cristin know the name and email address of the person who will be taking your spot in class. 2) Convert your full tuition into a tax-deductible donation to Textile Center. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt for your donation if you request one.
We are unable to provide a refund or make a tuition transfer if your notice of withdrawal is received less than 10 business days before the start of your class. This includes in cases of COVID-19, other illnesses, or medical emergencies.
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