{"product_id":"beautiful-bold-embroidered-knits","title":"Beautiful \u0026 Bold Embroidered Knits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNov 14, 12-4pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplies Fee: $15 (collected day of workshop; cash, check, or Venmo only)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbroider your heart out in this fun, fiber-focused workshop, taught by WNC artist,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eJeannie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThomma.  Beautiful \u0026amp; Bold Embroidered Knits takes embroidery to a whole new level.  Think color, texture, and stitched imagery, that elevates ordinary or worn-out knit clothes and accessories, transforming them into your new favorites in just a few hours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbroidering knits isn’t difficult, but it requires a slightly different approach than embroidering woven fabric. In this highly-meditative class, you’ll be introduced to the special tools and techniques that make this type of embroidering easy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this afternoon workshop,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eJeannie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill teach you some basic embroidery stitches that you can use to embellish a favorite knit sweater or accessory, or create a \"patch\" or \"pocket\" on a knitted fabric square (available in class), that you can stitch to your choice of garments or frame as a keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll have a collection of popular designs to choose from, or you can sketch your own.  Then, selecting a palette of yarn that sings to you, coupled with the beautiful embroidery stitches you’ve learned, you’ll spend your afternoon in community, enjoying this centering craft.  By the end of class, you’ll have added some playful pop to your wardrobe.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults, and teens 14+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level: \u003c\/strong\u003ebeginner-intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies Provided by Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embroidery hoop, yarn, knit fabric, embroidery needles, stencils, transfer paper, marking pens and pencils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies Students Should Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wool, wool blend or acrylic knit sweater or accessory (e.g., scarf, mittens, hat, bag), any favorite yarn that you’d like to use to embroider with; embroidery scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eJeannie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThomma has been making and teaching fiber art, knitting, embroidery, weaving and felting, for more than three decades. She delights in teaching and reimagining ancient fiber crafts to share with modern audiences. Her work has been featured in national catalogues, and purchased by collectors through craft centers, galleries, and curated retail shops. She is best known for the one of a kind artistic garments and accessories that she creates from her home studio, a heartbeat away from Asheville, in the mountains of Western North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:bespoke@jeannieartist.com\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ejeannieartist.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jeannie Thomma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48344423891133,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7355\/6669\/files\/CopyofCopyofCopyofYourparagraphtext_5.png?v=1787935475","url":"https:\/\/ccartscouncil.org\/products\/beautiful-bold-embroidered-knits","provider":"Cleveland County Arts Council","version":"1.0","type":"link"}