Discover the bold, rhythmic beauty of bargello, a vintage needlecraft technique known for its flowing geometric patterns and vibrant color play. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bargello using tapestry wool and plastic aida canvas. By the end, you’ll transform your stitched panel into a small round trinket tray, learning exactly how to shape and join plastic canvas for a sturdy, functional finish.
This is a perfect first step into the world of bargello, an eye-catching, meditative, and delightfully easy needle craft once you understand the basics.
Workshop Age Guidance Our workshops are designed to be a welcoming and inclusive creative space for all. Please note that workshops are intended for participants ages 14 and up, with instruction, pacing, and materials geared toward teens and adults rather than young children.
Workshops that are appropriate for younger participants will be clearly labeled as family-friendly or “Grown-Up & Me” activities. Thank you for your understanding!
🧶 Working With Tapestry Wool: Get comfortable threading, stitching, and managing tapestry wool, learning why it’s perfect for bargello’s bold, textured look.
🧠 Understanding Plastic Aida Canvas: Learn how to cut, shape, and handle plastic canvas for small structured projects, plus tips for clean edges and smooth joins.
🪡 Foundations of the Bargello Stitch: Practice the signature stepped stitch that forms bargello’s flowing patterns. Learn how to follow a simple beginner-friendly motif and keep your tension neat and consistent.
🌈 Color Flow & Patterning: Explore how bargello uses repetition, gradients, and movement. Choose from curated colorways to create a tray that’s bright, cozy, or calm. Your style, your palette.
🍵 Shaping the Trinket Tray: Turn your stitched piece into a functional round tray by joining the plastic canvas edges. Learn techniques for securing panels and creating a clean, polished shape.
All materials for this class are provided, including an exclusive Makeshift Crafts bargello guide!
Workshop Age Guidance
Our workshops are designed to be a welcoming and inclusive creative space for all. Please note that workshops are intended for participants ages 14 and up, with instruction, pacing, and materials geared toward teens and adults rather than young children.
Workshops that are appropriate for younger participants will be clearly labeled as family-friendly or “Grown-Up & Me” activities. Thank you for your understanding!
Overview
Discover the bold, rhythmic beauty of bargello, a vintage needlecraft technique known for its flowing geometric patterns and vibrant color play. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bargello using tapestry wool and plastic aida canvas. By the end, you’ll transform your stitched panel into a small round trinket tray, learning exactly how to shape and join plastic canvas for a sturdy, functional finish.
This is a perfect first step into the world of bargello, an eye-catching, meditative, and delightfully easy needle craft once you understand the basics.
Workshop Age Guidance Our workshops are designed to be a welcoming and inclusive creative space for all. Please note that workshops are intended for participants ages 14 and up, with instruction, pacing, and materials geared toward teens and adults rather than young children.
Workshops that are appropriate for younger participants will be clearly labeled as family-friendly or “Grown-Up & Me” activities. Thank you for your understanding!
What You'll Learn & Do
🧶 Working With Tapestry Wool: Get comfortable threading, stitching, and managing tapestry wool, learning why it’s perfect for bargello’s bold, textured look.
🧠 Understanding Plastic Aida Canvas: Learn how to cut, shape, and handle plastic canvas for small structured projects, plus tips for clean edges and smooth joins.
🪡 Foundations of the Bargello Stitch: Practice the signature stepped stitch that forms bargello’s flowing patterns. Learn how to follow a simple beginner-friendly motif and keep your tension neat and consistent.
🌈 Color Flow & Patterning: Explore how bargello uses repetition, gradients, and movement. Choose from curated colorways to create a tray that’s bright, cozy, or calm. Your style, your palette.
🍵 Shaping the Trinket Tray: Turn your stitched piece into a functional round tray by joining the plastic canvas edges. Learn techniques for securing panels and creating a clean, polished shape.
What You Need to Bring
All materials for this class are provided, including an exclusive Makeshift Crafts bargello guide!
Workshop Age Guidance
Our workshops are designed to be a welcoming and inclusive creative space for all. Please note that workshops are intended for participants ages 14 and up, with instruction, pacing, and materials geared toward teens and adults rather than young children.
Workshops that are appropriate for younger participants will be clearly labeled as family-friendly or “Grown-Up & Me” activities. Thank you for your understanding!
Level
Open to all skill levels ages 14+
Duration
90 minutes
Price
$40
Free Bonus!
As a special perk, each participant will receive a 15% off one item coupon, valid on the day of the class, so you can take home your favorite supplies and materials you enjoyed using during the session.
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