Christmas in July!

Create your own souvenir of the upcoming winter season, and hand stitch a (waterless!) version of the classic snow globe. Join me, Robert Mahar, in learning the perfect embroidery stitches to create your own wintery wonderland and how to apply them to a vintage evergreen tree illustration custom printed onto linen cotton canvas. Interested in adding a little sparkle? Instruction will also cover the application of seed beads, sequins and pearls. The beauty of this project lies in a clever technique to conceal the back of your stitching and display your hoop in a handcrafted wood base – completing the snow globe illusion and allowing you to display your work on any flat surface.

This workshop presents a unique approach to needlework utilizing non-traditional, free-form samplers that allows you utilize your favorite embroidery stitches and determine their placement. Is it a flurry of French knots? Old school sequin ornaments? Beaded string lights? Or hand stitched candles on each bough? It’s a choose-your-own-adventure approach to customizing your snow globe. This class is well suited for adventurous beginners, however, students with more embroidery experience are encouraged to join for a fun refresher course and the opportunity to apply their skills to this unique wintery project.

Virtual Workshop date and time:

Sunday, July 14, 10am – 12pm Pacific Time

Materials provided for you:

Partial materials are provided for this virtual workshop. After you register, the following will be shipped to you on or before July 5th: TWO identical custom printed fabric embroidery samplers with a vintage evergreen tree illustration, a piece of embroidery practice fabric, a glass vial of assorted embellishments (sequins, glass seed beads, faux pearls), a wood hoop, a poinsettia red custom wood hoop stand, and hoop backing materials.

It is recommended that you register by July 5th to increase the likelihood that these materials reach you in advance of the Sunday, July 14th workshop. Should you register too late to receive these materials before the live class, know that you will be provided a recording of the class, allowing you to still learn and complete the project.

Materials and tools you will need to provide:

• Embroidery needles (I recommend you purchase a variety pack.)
• An assortment of 6-strand embroidery floss (or perle cotton) in your choice of colors.
• Embroidery snips or sharp scissors
• Sharp hand sewing needles. (For applying embellishments you’ll need a needle small/thin enough to fit through seed beads and sequins.)
• Optional! A Pilot, FriXion Fineliner erasable marker pen

Virtual Workshop Details:

• Workshops are taught by me, Robert Mahar, live from my home studio.
• Attendance is limited to 12 students to ensure personal one-on-one attention.
• Workshops are led virtually through Zoom, a free video conferencing software that can be downloaded here.
• Students will need access to a computer, smart phone, or tablet with internet access to participate in the workshop. (Note: the larger your screen, the easier it is to see the details!)
• I teach using two cameras, so you can always see each stitch close up, as well as have face to face interaction.
• A Zoom link and password will be emailed to you a day before the virtual workshop. This info will be sent to the email address you enter during checkout, so double check that you’ve typed it correctly!
• The workshop will be recorded and the recording will be emailed to you after the live workshop takes place (usually within 24 hours). This allows you to rewatch and review the entire workshop whenever you’d like.

Return Policy:

Please note that there are no returns or refunds on virtual workshops. Registration is limited to 12 students to ensure personal one-on-one attention. When you register, your spot is reserved and held for you whether you are able to attend or not. Please note that if you cannot attend the class during its scheduled time, you will still be able to learn by following along with the workshop recording. Thank you for understanding!

Questions?

Please feel free to email me at robert@robert-mahar.com.