You know those old family photos tucked away in a box somewhere? The ones with the faded colors, slightly blurry faces, questionable hairstyles, and people you love frozen in a moment in time?
What if you could stitch a little extra magic right into them? 🪡✨
In this beginner-friendly workshop, we're combining two of our favorite things: nostalgia and embroidery!
You'll learn how to embroider directly onto printed photographs, adding colorful stitches, playful patterns, flowers, and tiny decorative details that transform ordinary pictures into completely one-of-a-kind pieces of art.
Imagine adding embroidered flowers around your grandparents' old house, a bright yellow sun above a mountain landscape, or colorful little accents to a childhood snapshot.
The possibilities are endless, and the results are equal parts charming, sentimental, and delightfully unexpected.
And don't worry, we're NOT asking you to poke a bunch of holes in your precious family photos while you're still learning! 😂
We'll provide photographs for you to practice on, so you can experiment, make mistakes, and build the confidence to eventually embellish your own meaningful memories at home.
The Vibe
📸Vintage photographs.
🌈Colorful embroidery floss.
🥹A little nostalgia.
There's something so wonderfully unexpected about combining a photograph with hand embroidery.
A photograph… a single moment frozen in time, now given new life with textured, 3D stitches. Wow. That’s so special.
Maybe you add flowers to someone's garden. Maybe you stitch stars into the sky. Maybe you give someone in a 1960s family portrait a very ✨ necessary ✨ embroidered crown.
It's your photo now! Have fun with it!
This is one of those crafts where a few simple stitches can completely transform an image, and we can't wait to see what everyone dreams up!
What You'll Learn
📸 Learn what kinds of photographs work best for stitching and how to identify areas that would benefit from a little embellishment.
🪡 Learn how to plan your design and safely create holes in your photo before stitching, so you don't accidentally tear the paper.
🌸 Practice photo-friendly embroidery stitches and learn how working on photographs differs from stitching on fabric.
🎨 Explore ways to use embroidery floss to highlight details, add decorative elements, and bring new life to your images.
✨ Learn how to secure your threads and protect your finished embroidered photograph.
Please Note: Some embroidery experience is required to participate in this workshop as we will not be teaching the basics of embroidery.
What's Included
📸 A selection of photographs to practice and embroider on, so you don't have to risk your own while learning
🧵 A colorful selection of embroidery floss
🪡 Embroidery needles and stitching supplies
✂️ Access to all the tools needed to prepare and stitch your photographs
🎨 Creative inspiration and guidance for designing your embellishments
🙌 Step-by-step instruction and hands-on help throughout class
You'll leave with your own embroidered photograph and, more importantly, the skills and confidence to start transforming your personal photos into handmade works of art.
Whether you're looking for a new way to preserve family memories, create meaningful handmade gifts, or just experiment with a craft that's a little different from traditional embroidery, this workshop is such a fun place to start.
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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!
Cancellation Policy:
For workshops booked on or after August 16, 2026, the following cancellation policy applies: If you’re unable to attend a workshop, you may cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the scheduled workshop time to receive a 50% refund of your workshop payment. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the workshop start time are not eligible for a refund. Please note that materials or kits from the class cannot be provided to participants who are unable to attend.
You know those old family photos tucked away in a box somewhere? The ones with the faded colors, slightly blurry faces, questionable hairstyles, and people you love frozen in a moment in time?
What if you could stitch a little extra magic right into them? 🪡✨
In this beginner-friendly workshop, we're combining two of our favorite things: nostalgia and embroidery!
You'll learn how to embroider directly onto printed photographs, adding colorful stitches, playful patterns, flowers, and tiny decorative details that transform ordinary pictures into completely one-of-a-kind pieces of art.
Imagine adding embroidered flowers around your grandparents' old house, a bright yellow sun above a mountain landscape, or colorful little accents to a childhood snapshot.
The possibilities are endless, and the results are equal parts charming, sentimental, and delightfully unexpected.
And don't worry, we're NOT asking you to poke a bunch of holes in your precious family photos while you're still learning! 😂
We'll provide photographs for you to practice on, so you can experiment, make mistakes, and build the confidence to eventually embellish your own meaningful memories at home.
The Vibe
📸Vintage photographs.
🌈Colorful embroidery floss.
🥹A little nostalgia.
There's something so wonderfully unexpected about combining a photograph with hand embroidery.
A photograph… a single moment frozen in time, now given new life with textured, 3D stitches. Wow. That’s so special.
Maybe you add flowers to someone's garden. Maybe you stitch stars into the sky. Maybe you give someone in a 1960s family portrait a very ✨ necessary ✨ embroidered crown.
It's your photo now! Have fun with it!
This is one of those crafts where a few simple stitches can completely transform an image, and we can't wait to see what everyone dreams up!
What You'll Learn
📸 Learn what kinds of photographs work best for stitching and how to identify areas that would benefit from a little embellishment.
🪡 Learn how to plan your design and safely create holes in your photo before stitching, so you don't accidentally tear the paper.
🌸 Practice photo-friendly embroidery stitches and learn how working on photographs differs from stitching on fabric.
🎨 Explore ways to use embroidery floss to highlight details, add decorative elements, and bring new life to your images.
✨ Learn how to secure your threads and protect your finished embroidered photograph.
Please Note: Some embroidery experience is required to participate in this workshop as we will not be teaching the basics of embroidery.
What's Included
📸 A selection of photographs to practice and embroider on, so you don't have to risk your own while learning
🧵 A colorful selection of embroidery floss
🪡 Embroidery needles and stitching supplies
✂️ Access to all the tools needed to prepare and stitch your photographs
🎨 Creative inspiration and guidance for designing your embellishments
🙌 Step-by-step instruction and hands-on help throughout class
You'll leave with your own embroidered photograph and, more importantly, the skills and confidence to start transforming your personal photos into handmade works of art.
Whether you're looking for a new way to preserve family memories, create meaningful handmade gifts, or just experiment with a craft that's a little different from traditional embroidery, this workshop is such a fun place to start.
---
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!
Cancellation Policy:
For workshops booked on or after August 16, 2026, the following cancellation policy applies: If you’re unable to attend a workshop, you may cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the scheduled workshop time to receive a 50% refund of your workshop payment. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the workshop start time are not eligible for a refund. Please note that materials or kits from the class cannot be provided to participants who are unable to attend.
Beyond Beginner - Must have embroidery basic skills
90 minutes
$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.
