Design Workshops (Evenings)
Next Intake: July 15, 2025
Stitch & Embroidery Night
Join us for a relaxing and creative evening of hand embroidery! Whether you’re brand new to stitching or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop is the perfect way to unwind, get inspired, and create something beautiful — one stitch at a time.
What you'll learn
in this workshop
This hands-on introductory class explores embroidery; combining traditional stitches with contemporary design. Students will learn foundational embroidery stitches and these will be practiced through a guided sampler and creative exercises. Students will develop their own stitched design on fabric, or a project of their choice. Integrating learned techniques and personal themes. The class will also introduce students to some contemporary artists.
students will understand different types of fabrics, needles, and embroidery floss, and how to choose the right ones for your project.
Practice 15–20 traditional embroidery stitches and create a sampler to explore different ways they can be used.
Transfer patterns, try mending techniques like boro and applique, and develop your own unique embroidery design.
Meet your
instructor
Manuela Biron
Instructor
I’ve been sewing and embroidering since I was five years old. I studied Fine Arts in Art History and Museum Studies at the Uvic, and during a semester working at the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa, I fell in love with textiles and their preservation. Over the years, I’ve taken many art and embroidery courses to deepen my skills.
Course
Information
- Embroidery hoop
- Embroidery thread
- Sharp small scissors
- Embroidery needles
- Pencil or water soluble pen
- Small ruler
Upcoming classes for 2025:
TBC
Make time for your creativity.
Join our evening design workshops and gain hands-on experience in high-demand creative fields—without leaving your day job. Perfect for professionals, upskillers, and career changers.
