Needlepoint Classes & Events
Aronimink Golf Club - Fireside Stitchery
Spring Thaw Retreat SEATS OPEN 9/7 @ 10AM
Enjoy a relaxing weekend at our Spring Thaw Retreat! Stitch all day, enjoy great food, shopping, and spread your social butterfly wings with fellow stitchers at the stunning Aronimink Clubhouse. Easy 15 minute drive to Fireside Stitchery for in-store shopping. Sign up for a breakout classes separately. Seats Limited.
Where: Aronimink Golf Club, 3600 St. Davids Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073
When: April 24th & 25th 9:30am-3:30pm, Registration 9am
Sue Parsons of West Coast finishing
Finishing Classes with Sue Parsons
Description: Learn how to finish your very own needlepoint project! Never worry about sending off your projects to a finisher now that you will have learned how to professionally finish a needlepoint ornament from one of the top needlepoint finishers in the country! Sue will take you step by step through the process, guaranteeing that you walk home with a finished piece. Join this fun class and spend the day alongside friends both new and familiar! *Seats limited*
*All materials provided except cording colors and backing fabric.
Dates: September 18th-20th
Class options: Round ornaments, shaped ornaments, appliques, & more
*WAIT LIST SPOTS AVAILABLE* contact orders@firesidestitchery.com
Lauren DeVous
Beyond Basketweave & Embellishment Classes with Sequinlala
Beyond Basketweave Class (All levels) - Full day Nov. 20th. Learn fun new stitches, techniques and receive personal instruction on your project to take your stitching to the next level. Stitchers may bring multiple canvases to work on and get inspiration on (starting anew or putting the finishing touches on a project that is almost complete). Lunch included. WAIT LIST ONLY - Email orders@firesidestitchery.com
Embellishment Class (Intermediate-Advanced) - Two day Nov. 21st & 22nd. Join Lauren at Fireside to select the perfect threads and embellishments in this fun and creative class! Lauren will work her magic to guide you in learning new techniques with new fibers, beads, sequins, ribbons, etc. This is your opportunity to receive master guidance on multiple pieces in your stash! Lunch included both days. WAIT LIST ONLY. Email orders@firesidestitchery.com
Selected threads for your piece will be available to purchase in-store during class. Personal stash threads are prohibited during class for class use.
Fireside Stitchery
Beginner Ribbonwork Class
Learn the basics of ribbonwork on needlepoint canvas. Class will be 1.5 hours and will include instruction for three ribbonwork techniques, tips & tricks, ribbon, & needles. Stitchers must provide their own canvas or blank canvas and stretcher bars to practice on. WAIT LIST ONLY. Email orders@firesidestitchery.com
Fireside Instructor
Needle Punching Class
Dates: Thursday 10/29 or 10/30 10-11:30AM
Class includes all materials. Scissors & magnification recommended.
Turkey-work made EASY! Learn how to needle punch on needlepoint canvas & apply a new skill to your next pom-pom, beard, animal tail, you name it! Karen will teach you how to needle punch and which types of threads provide best look, texture, cut/uncut, and ease of application.
Sign up link below!
Kelly Starke
Finishing Classes
Dates: December 4-6th
Finishing class includes instruction & materials. Backing fabric and cording not included.
Learn to finish your own needlepoint ornament! Kelly provides the perfect learning environment for beginner finishers to learn circles, squares, and even shaped ornaments! Techniques involve darting, gluing, and sewing making this a very beginner friendly class.
Already took Kelly's ornament finishing class? Sign up for the shaped ornament, the gusseted stand-up or 3D advanced class and learn to finish more advanced items!
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