In this workshop, beginners are introduced to surface freestyle hand embroidery. In this style, the stitches are applied freely, disregarding the weave or structure of the ground cloth. Students learn how to select and prepare fabric using a simple design, ready their hoop, and begin stitching. The class covers several different stitches to achieve various textures and marks, such as basic stitch, backstitch, satin stitch, and more. Take a simple project from beginning to end and learn how to finish your hoop so it can be displayed without a frame.

Offered through the Smithsonian Associates Studio Arts Program in the Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC

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Saturday, ​January 27, 2024 - ​10:00 a.m. ​to 1:00 p.m. EST