2024 Workshop Schedule

I’m delighted to share my 2024 teaching schedule!

Friends, I am passionate about developing well considered handcraft projects and presenting them with thoughtfully researched instruction and a little bit of humor. Invest in yourself, tackle a new craft or hone your skills and join me for an in-person or virtual workshop this year!

Below, please find a chronological listing of 2024 events. For complete details and to register – please click on the respective links. New classes will be added throughout the year! Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach me at robert@robert-mahar.com.

Are you interested in offering one of my workshops through your creative venue, guild or club? Private and corporate offerings are also available. I’m happy to discuss the possibilities with you! Feel free to utilize my contact page or email at robert@robert-mahar.com.


SOLD OUT: Embroidering on the Photographic Image (In-Person)
Oil and Cotton, Dallas, TX
October 27, 2024

REGISTRATION CLOSED: Make & Take Social (In-Person)
Paper Crown, Waco, TX
November 1, 2024

REGISTRATION CLOSED: Embroidered & Embellished Snow Globes Workshop (In-Person)
Paper Crown, Waco, TX
November 2, 2024

REGISTRATION CLOSED: Holiday Surprise Balls Workshop (In-Person)
Paper Crown, Waco, TX
November 2, 2024

REGISTRATION CLOSED: Linen Botanicals Workshop (In-Person)
Paper Crown, Waco, TX
November 3, 2024

Linen Botanicals Workshop (In-Person)
San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco, CA
November 9, 2024

Wreath Making Workshop (In-Person)
Walnut Creek Library, Walnut Creek, CA
December 3, 2024

Wreath Making Workshop (In-Person)
San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco, CA
December 14, 2024


Upcoming 2025 Public Workshops

Japanese Paper & Fabric Marbling Workshop (In-Person)
Gamble Garden, Palo Alto, CA
February 23, 2025

Embroidered Souvenir Postcards Workshop (In-Person)
Gamble Garden, Palo Alto, CA
February 23, 2025


2024 Completed Public Workshops

Linen Botanicals Workshop (In-Person)
Daisy’s Mercantile, Alameda, CA
October 19, 2024

Linen Botanicals Workshop (In-Person)
Sonoma Community Center, Sonoma, CA
October 10, 2024

Linen Botanicals Workshop (In-Person)
The Sea Ranch Lodge, Sea Ranch, CA
October 12, 2024

Embroidered & Embellished Snow Globes Workshop (In-Person)
Bazaar Girls Yarn Shop & Fibre Emporium, Port Townsend, WA
October 6, 2024

Linen Botanicals Workshop (In-Person)
Bazaar Girls Yarn Shop & Fibre Emporium, Port Townsend, WA
October 6, 2024

Embroidering on the Photographic Image Workshop (In-Person)
Monster, Seattle, WA
October 4, 2024

Embroidered Souvenir Postcards Workshop (In-Person)
Monster, Seattle, WA
October 5, 2024

Surprise Balls Workshop (In-Person)
Daisy’s Mercantile, Alameda, CA
September 26, 2024

Japanese Paper & Fabric Marbling Workshop (In-Person)
Crafted at Appellation, Healdsburg, CA
September 21, 2024

Kansas City Workshop Weekend (In-Person)
A weekend of celebratory stitching and crafty camaraderie, hosted by Gale Nation.
September 13-15, 2024

Japanese Tea Garden Embroidered Souvenir Postcards Workshop (In-Person)
San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco, CA
August 31, 2024

Embroidery Extravaganza 2024 (Virtual)
As part of this LIVE online event, Robert will be leading a session entitled Stitching Stories: Enhancing Photos with Embroidery, one of ten expert led embroidery demonstrations. All participants receive access to all event presentation recordings with no expiration date.
Save $20 off registration by using Robert’s code!
August 8, 2024

SOLD OUT: Embroidered Snow Globe Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Workshop, streamed live from Robert’s home studio
July 14, 2024

Circular Weaving Workshop (In-Person)
El Sobrante Library, El Sobrante, CA
June 8, 2024
This is a free event – generously funded by the Friends of the El Sobrante Library.

Faux Batik Technique Workshop (In-Person)
The San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco, CA
June 15, 2024

Embroidered & Embellished Birthday Cakes Workshop (In-Person)
Daisy’s Mercantile, Alameda, CA
May 18, 2024

Embroidered Magnolia Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Workshop, streamed live from Robert’s home studio
May 19, 2024

FREE 2024 Calendar Making Event (In-Person)
Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA
January 7, 2024

SOLD OUT: Magnolia Embroidery Workshop (In-Person)
San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco, CA
January 27, 2024

SOLD OUT Japanese Paper & Fabric Marbling Workshop (In-Person)
San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco, CA
February 3, 2024
NOTE: This event has been updated to include an optional docent led tour of the San Francisco Japanese Tea Garden in advance of the workshop!

SOLD OUT: Japanese Paper & Fabric Marbling Workshop (In-Person)
Gamble Garden, Palo Alto, CA
February 24, 2024

SOLD OUT: Victorian Pressed Flowers Workshop (In-Person)
Gamble Garden, Palo Alto, CA
February 24, 2024</del

SOLD OUT Victorian Pressed Flowers Workshop (In-Person)
Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
March 30, 2024
Note: Easter weekend, family-friendly workshop – ages 12+! Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered for the workshop.

April 19, 2024
Party Whistle Workshop & Birthday Social! (In-Person)
Monster, Seattle, WANote: We’re going to pack a whole lot of fun into two hours: make an up-cycled aluminum party whistle with friend of the shop, artist Robert Mahar + get your sugar fix with sweet birthday treats and non-alcoholic drinks + hang out with your favorite Monster pals + listen to great music + shop the store after hours!

Embroidered & Embellished Birthday Cakes Workshop (In-Person)
Monster, Seattle, WA
April 20, 2024

Party Favor Surprise Balls Workshop (In-Person)
Monster, Seattle, WA
April 21, 2024

SOLD OUT: Embroidered & Embellished Birthday Cakes Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Workshop, streamed live from Robert’s home studio
April 27, 2024

Embroidering on the Photographic Image Workshop (In-Person)
The Sea Ranch Lodge, Sea Ranch, CA
May 4, 2024

Victorian Pressed Flowers Workshop (In-Person)
Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
May 12, 2024
Note: Mother’s Day weekend, family-friendly workshop – ages 12+! Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered for the workshop.

Japanese Paper & Fabric Marbling Workshop (In-Person)
The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery, Walnut Creek, CA
May 25, 2024

Soda Pop Whistle Workshop (Virtual)
Virtual Workshop, streamed live from Robert’s home studio
May 26, 2024