Two Levels of Embroidery Workshops

Sometimes learning a new skill can be intimidating, but Melisa Joy Creates has created the perfect beginner embroidery kit and class to make it easy for those just starting out with this craft. In the Beginner Embroidery Workshop you’ll learn several basic embroidery stitches and techniques as you create a beautiful, modern stitch sampler. You’ll leave with a skill set that can be used on so many different objects! We’ll talk about how to choose great colors and how to modernize an age-old craft. A handy set of skills that will leave you eager to continue “drawing with thread” on whatever strikes your fancy.

WHAT: Beginner Embroidery Workshop: $65 ($40 workshop + $25 kit)
WHEN: Saturday, March 13th, 11am-1:00 pm pst
WHERE: Online via Zoom. You will receive a link a few days prior to the class.

Register now - Hurry space is limited! (Register by March 5th to get your kit in time.)

NOTE: Age minimum is 15

If you’ve already taken Melisa’s beginner class or if you’re familiar with embroidery, sign up for the March 27th Next Level Embroidery Workshop! You’ll learn over 10 new stitches that will add amazing dimension and texture to your work. We’ll get a bit more free-form and discuss creating your own compositions, choosing a color palette, and how to fix “happy accidents”. Let’s get fancy!

WHAT: Next Level Embroidery Workshop: $70 ($45 workshop + $25 kit)
WHEN: Saturday, March 27th, 11am-1:00 pm pst
WHERE: Online via Zoom. You will receive a link a few days prior to the class.

NOTE: Age minimum is 15

Register now - Hurry space is limited! (Register by March 18th to get your kit in time.)

Embroidery Workshop Recap

We’re still on a high from last week’s Embroidery Workshop! We welcomed gather maker Melisa Joy for her first workshop with us and it couldn’t have been more fun! Melisa is hilarious and a natural teacher. We had such a good time! Missed the fun? Sign up for our email list to hear when we offer it next or sign up for her next two upcoming classes: Macrame Feathers and Beginner Crochet.

Embroidery Workshop

Join us Wednesday September 18th at 7p for our Embroidery Workshop with Melisa Joy. In this class you’ll master embroidery basics as you complete a sweet stitch sampler hoop while you learn several basic stitches. You’ll leave with a skill set that can be used on so many different objects and projects!

You will learn:

• How to transfer a printed image to fabric

• About the appropriate fabric, embroidery floss, needles and other tools that are required

• How to do a basic outlining stitch to complete your embroidered image

• How to finish & “frame” your finished piece in an embroidery hoop

You’ll leave the class with a finished hoop made by you, goodie bag with mini project, and the know-how to tackle more embroidery projects on your own! All materials needed will be provided and are included in class cost.

Materials Include: 2 hoops, pre-printed fabric, denim or cotton fabric, transfer paper, floss, needles, stitch instructions, marker/pencil, drawstring project bag, & notebook.

This two hour class also includes wine and snacks and a discount on merchandise at Dandelion Post (where our studio is located) that day!

San Francisco-based designer & fiber artist, Melisa Joy, loves connecting people through creativity. She is inspired by traveling, exploring natural beauty, and the colorful light of the west coast. After working as an Industrial Designer in Home Decor, it became increasingly important to her to ensure handmade retains its voice. She loves helping others discover a new, creative hobby. The perfect color palette, texture or “light bulb” moment make her giddy. Her DIY Embroidery kits can be found in independent shops throughout the Bay Area. 

Embroidery Workshop: $65
Wednesday September 18th: 7-9pm
gather - 421 40th St, Oakland (inside Dandelion Post)

Register now - Hurry space is limited!

Embroidery Workshop Recap

We love hosting gather maker Jennie Lennick of Jenny Lemons to teach workshops in our space. This past Thursday she taught a sold out class the ins and outs of embroidery.  Our students got to pick from Jenny's original patterns and learned various stitches. Jenny always make a workshop fun. We enjoyed relaxing and sipping on wine - a perfect night! We were so impressed with everyone's work too. Here are a few snaps from the night! Missed out on the fun? Be sure to sign up for our email list at the bottom of this page.

Embroidery Workshop

Join us Thursday June 1st as we learn the basics of embroidery and create an adorable sampler. In this class Jennie Lennick will teach us how to successfully sew several different embroidery stitches that will create unique surfaces, lines, and texture. We will learn how to transfer images to fabric by using original patterns created by Jennie- choose from donuts, pizza, plants, leaves, or a combination of all! This isn't your grandma's embroidery class!

All materials will be provided and everyone will take home their project, some extra thread and needles, an embroidery hoop, and a stitch instruction packet for later reference.

Jennie owns Jenny Lemons, a small-batch clothing company based in the Mission. Jennie learned to sew, bake, and embroider as a child growing up in rural Minnesota and draws inspiration from traditional domestic craft. She moved to the Bay Area to attend the San Francisco Art Institute, where she studied painting. Jennie loves constructing garments and teaching workshops all over the city. 

This two hour class also includes wine and snacks and a discount on merchandise in the store that night. No experience needed- all levels welcome!

Sign up now! Space is limited!