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Cross Stitch Portraits

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $45
  • 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 hours

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  • $45
  • Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
  • 3 hours
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What you'll learn in this beginner sewing class:

Learn how to design and cross-stitch a custom portrait in this two-part virtual workshop! Make a portrait of your favorite people -- newlyweds, families, roommates, BFFs, your favorite band -- the sky's the limit!

You'll begin with our provided templates to use as a jumping-off point for designing people and pet figures. Next, you'll add custom details like hair color, facial hair, glasses, clothing, and any other distinguishing features you'd like. (Don't worry, it's easy, we promise!)

Finally, you'll learn how to translate your design to fabric and work it in cross stitch. 

The finished piece makes an amazing gift for your favorite people! 

NOTE: Have on hand a photo of the people/pets you want to include in your portrait so that the instructor can help you translate their likeness to your pattern. 

In this workshop you will:

  • Design a custom group portrait featuring both people and pets
  • Learn how to do the basic cross stitch
  • Learn how to follow your design and translate it from grid paper to fabric
  • Tons of tips and tricks for successful cross stitch portrait making! 

Due to the time-consuming nature of cross stitch you may not finish your piece in the allotted class hours, but you'll leave with your custom-designed pattern and your cross stitch work-in-progress.

Materials needed for the project are listed below.

  • 5 inch embroidery hoop
  • 7+ inch piece of 14-count aida cloth (ivory colored cloth will be provided with the bundle; if using your own materials a lighter colored cloth is strongly advised for beginners!)
  • Size 5 embroidery needle or size 4 tapestry needle
  • Embroidery floss in your desired colors (the supply bundle will include one skien of black floss; add additional colors for your design here!)
  • Pattern templates (will be emailed to students who do not purchase supply bundle)

      Household tools needed (not included in supply bundle):

      • Scissors
      • Colored pencils, crayons, or markers in the colors of your design
       

      Refund Policy

      We do not issue refunds on workshop registrations.

      • If you register for a workshop and later become unable to attend, we will gladly offer a credit if you notify us at least 5 business days before the workshop.
      • We are unable to offer credits of any kind, or honor reschedule requests, with less than 5 business days advance notice.

      In fairness to all of our customers, we are unable to make exceptions to our policy, including for reasons of illness or travel. If you are unable to attend a workshop at the last minute, we suggest giving your spot to a friend!

      In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

      Thank you for understanding!


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      Brooklyn Craft Company is a brick-and-mortar space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn featuring modern craft + DIY classes and events.

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