For many people September means back to school and into the classroom to further your education. But what if you're not in school anymore? You don't have to be a student to continue learning.
Craft classes are a fun and relaxed way to try something new and further your skills. You can join me, Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a hands-on workshop! I've been teaching beginner-friendly workshops for over 5 years. I love sharing the joys of hand embroidery and other fiber arts. Seeing your face light up in class as you try something new and it clicks is the best experience.
See all the upcoming September DIY craft workshops and local handmade craft events you can attend this month.
September Craft Workshops and Events
September 12: Fabric Landscapes Applique and Embroidery at Monster from 6:30-8:30pm PST
Let’s create collage landscapes with fabric! Learn how to create your own fabric landscape using applique embroidery with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop will cover how to pair fabrics to create your own unique landscapes, basic applique and beginner-friendly embroidery stitches like the running stitch, chain stitch, French Knot, and fly stitch. Each participant will receive a full class kit that includes an embroidery hoop, cotton fabrics, full skeins of embroidery thread, embroidery needle, sewing pins, backing materials, and printed instructions.
September 14: 3D Blooming Wildflower Embroidery at Monster from 1-3:30pm PST
Let’s create whimsical wildflowers! Learn to embroider a playful bunch of wildflowers in this embroidery workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two and a half hour, hands-on workshop covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, leaf stitch, French knot, and woven picot stitch. Each attendee will receive a full kit that includes a wooden embroidery hoop, transfer design, sewing pins, an embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, a cream cotton fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions.
September 15: Valley Made Market
Join local handmade artisans at the last Valley Made Market of the year! The market will be from 10-4pm at River Walk Park, 501 Main St., Mount Vernon, WA.
September 17: Floral Embroidery Basics at Monster from 1-3pm PST
Flower power time! Learn to embroider flowers in this hands-on embroidery basics workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour class covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches like the satin stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, detached chain stitch, leaf stitch, and French knot. Each attendee will receive a full kit that includes a wooden embroidery hoop, floral transfer designs, embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, a yellow pattern fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions.
September 18-24: Pike Place Market Guest Vendor Pop Up from 10am-4pm PST
MCreativeJ will be popping up at Pike Place Market as a guest vendor from September 18-24!
September 25: Fluffy Moth Embroidery at Paper Luxe from 6:30-8:30pm PST
You’ll be a flutter over these whimsical and fluffy moths. Do you want to learn to create fluffy stitches? Join fiber artist Melissa Galbraith for an embroidery workshop. In a two hour, hands-on workshop we’ll cover a variety of embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, split back stitch, fly stitch stitch, French knot, and turkey work. Each attendee will receive a full kit that includes a wooden embroidery hoop, moth transfer designs, an embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, cream cotton fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions. This workshop is for makers of all skill levels and no prior embroidery experience is required.
September 26: Floral T-Shirt Upcycle with Applique and Embroidery Free Virtual Workshop with DMC and Michaels from 12-1pm PST
Upcycle your t-shirt with fabric and thread! Learn how to applique floral designs onto a t-shirt and add embroidered embellishments. In this 1-hour, virtual workshop, Melissa Galbraith, fiber artist and author behind MCreativeJ, will show you how to use an iron-on stabilizer to add floral fabric designs to your t-shirt. Then you'll learn how to use the running stitch and buttonhole stitch to add embroidered embellishments to the floral designs. Whether you've tried applique and embroidery before or are new to crafting, you're sure to have fun with this easy upcycling project. This class is beginner-friendly and best suited for ages 12+ with parental supervision.
September 26: Textural Gourd Embroidery at Monster from 6:30-8:30pm PST
Want to learn how to create textural embroidery? Join Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a 2 hour, hands-on workshop. We’ll be stitching nobly, texture-filled gourds using the chain stitch, colonial knot, split stitch, and Danish knot. 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.
September 27: Bug Embroidery at Make Apothecary from 6:30-8pm PST
Learn to stitch colorful bugs with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This 1.5 hour, hands-on workshop helps new stitchers (ages 12+) get started with embroidery. We'll cover prepping fabric in the hoop, splitting and knotting thread, and threading the needle as well as basic embroidery stitches like the satin stitch, back stitch, and reverse chain stitch. Each attendee will receive a full kit that includes: a wooden embroidery hoop, four bug patterns (dragonfly, beetle, butterfly, and worm), an embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, cream cotton fabric, and printed instructions.
September 28: Clothing Embroidery at Picket Fence Art Studio from 2-4pm PST
Cover up stains and small holes in your clothing with hand embroidery. Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a hands-on workshop. Simply bring a garment to embroider and we’ll provide you with playful nature-inspired sample designs to stitch. This class will cover helpful dos and don’ts of embroidering garments as well as stitches best suited for your individual garment and pattern. Each attendee will also receive an embroidery hoop, thread, needle, and stabilizer to get started. This workshop is beginner-friendly and no prior embroidery experience is required.
September 29: Fluffy Moth Embroidery at Quilting Mayhem from 10:30am-12:30pm PST
You’ll be a flutter over these whimsical and fluffy moths. Do you want to learn to create fluffy stitches? Join fiber artist Melissa Galbraith for an embroidery workshop. In a two hour, hands-on workshop we’ll cover a variety of embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, split back stitch, fly stitch stitch, French knot, and turkey work. Each attendee will receive a full kit that includes a wooden embroidery hoop, moth transfer designs, an embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, cream cotton fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions. This workshop is for makers of all skill levels and no prior embroidery experience is required.
Looking for more DIY craft classes and local handmade events?
See all upcoming events on the MCreativeJ website.
Can't join me for an in-person workshop?
Take my virtual workshop with Domestika! My beginner-friendly Domestika course allows you to work at your own pace as you create a stained glass inspired landscape embroidery.
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