Embroidery Class: Textural Gourds

Learn textural embroidery in this embroidery class in Seattle!


Ugly Baby
Ugly Baby
5.0 (120)

2 hours Location Pioneer Square Class size 6 to 30 guests   $60 ($200 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

If you're looking for cozy and relaxing craft ideas, join this embroidery workshop in Seattle. Learn how to make exquisite texture-filled gourds while becoming proficient with an assortment of basic embroidery stitches. You can create the perfect accent for fall and add a special handmade touch to your wall art!
Whether you want to add a new skill to your embroidery tool belt or you're ready to embark on your first stitch, your instructor, Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ, will guide you through your hands-on workshop from start to finish. You'll learn how to stitch nobly, texture-filled gourds using the chain stitch, colonial knot, split stitch, and Danish knot.
At the end of the workshop, you'll be amazed at how much you've learned and what you've achieved! This activity is a perfect way to create meaningful wall art and elevate your decor for any season. You'll be taking home your own handmade creation and a new set of crafting skills that you can continue to hone and enjoy.
Please note:
If you cannot attend class for any reason up to 48 hours before the class, an exchange to another Ugly Baby workshop will be offered. After that time, no refunds or exchanges are issued out of respect for the teachers who purchase and prepare supplies based on the number of attendees.
Our current Covid protocol is that anyone attending an event can email us to let us know they prefer that people wear masks up to 72 hours before the event begins. Your request is anonymous to all the other participants.
Attendees will receive an email before the class to let them know If we will be requiring masks be worn.
What you'll get
When you join this class, you’ll also receive a full kit that includes a beechwood embroidery hoop, cream cotton fabric, embroidery needle, full skeins of thread, gourd transfer patterns, backing materials, and printed instructions.
Knowledge required
Beginner Friendly.
What to bring
Reading glasses - if needed.
Suitable for

This class is great for a birthday or bachelorette party.

Location

Ugly Baby Workshop - 306 S Washington St Studio 102, Seattle, WA 98104

This class will take place at our studio space in Pioneer Square. Please make sure you're not heading to our retail shop. This is a different location. Ugly Baby Workshop Space Tashiro Kaplan Building 306 S Washington St Studio 102 Seattle, WA 98104

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Ugly Baby
Ugly Baby

5.0 (120)
female Women-owned

Opened in October of 2012, Ugly Baby has proudly shared the unique works of independent artists, makers and crafters - many from the PNW area.
Ugly Baby is a unique shop dedicated to supporting independent artists. Our storefront is located at 1430 Western Avenue - in the historic Pike Place Market. Our workshops happen in our art studio space in the Tashiro Kaplan building in the Pioneer Square neighborhood. We feature a different artist on the second Friday of each month during the Belltown Art Walk.

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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