Please take a moment to read through all of our Event Details below before securing your spot. By purchasing a ticket, you're agreeing to our Event Policies, which include NO refunds.
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, September 25th from 6:30-8:30pm
This ticket is for an in-person event located in Gig Harbor at our event venue:
The Kindship Studio at Uptown
4793 Point Fosdick Dr. NW #200
Gig Harbor, WA 98466
About this Workshop:
You’ll be a flutter over these whimsical and fluffy moths. Do you want to learn to create fluffy stitches? Join fiber artist Melissa Galbraith for an embroidery workshop. In a two hour, hands-on workshop we’ll cover a variety of embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, split back stitch, fly stitch stitch, French knot, and turkey work. Each attendee will receive a full kit that includes a wooden embroidery hoop, moth transfer designs, an embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, cream cotton fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions. This workshop is for makers of all skill levels and no prior embroidery experience is required.
Topics we'll cover:
- Introduction to embroidery tools and materials.
- Techniques for transferring designs onto fabric.
- Step-by-step guidance on stitching the moth patterns.
- Tips for achieving texture with stitches like the turkey work and French knot.
- How to finish and frame your embroidery project.
What you'll take home:
- A beautifully embroidered moth piece, ready to display.
- A complete embroidery kit to continue practicing at home.
- Detailed printed instructions and stitch guides.
- New embroidery skills and techniques to apply to future projects.
- The confidence to create your own embroidery designs.
EVENT POLICIES
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All ticket sales are FINAL. Tickets are transferable to another person, but NOT refundable or exchangeable. While we know life happens, unfortunately, due to the cost of pre-purchased materials and instructor fees, we simply cannot offer refunds or credits.
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If we do not have a minimum of 6 people registered for the workshop, we will need to cancel and refund your registration fee.
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We do occasionally take photographs and video at our workshops for sharing on social media and our website. If you are not comfortable with this, please let us know ahead of time and we will respect your wishes.
About your instructor, Melissa Galbraith:
Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She was born and raised in the desert of Washington state where her mother instilled a love of making things by hand at an early age. Melissa shares her love of nature through whimsical and modern hand embroidery kits, patterns, workshops, and her book, How to Embroider Texture and Pattern.
Melissa was reintroduced to hand embroidery after finding her desk job monotonous and needing a creative outlet. She loves that embroidery is like coloring with a needle and thread. Melissa found that many craft enthusiasts also wanted to learn how to embroider but were daunted by where to start. Thanks to this and a love of teaching, Melissa began to share her hand embroidery knowledge.
Melissa's embroidery kits, patterns, workshops, and book make it easy to learn a new craft for makers of all skill levels. She enjoys seeing makers fall in love with the needle arts, especially that magical ah-ha moment of learning something new.
Melissa is a member of JOIN Design and the Society for Embroidered Work. Her work has been recognized by the Woodlawn Needlework Exhibition. Melissa's work has been featured in various publications both print and online.
About Your Venue:
The Kindship Studio is our newly renovated event and studio space in the building adjacent to our Gig Harbor Paper Luxe store. It is nestled between 9Round and Greenhouse Restaurant. Free and easy parking is located near the Galaxy Theater. For more details about the space and/or how to rent for your next event, please click here.
