Embroidery 101 Workshop

Saturday Morning Workshop with Ngaio Blackwood.

Learn the materials and processes to get started with the basics of embroidery, carefully guided by expert tutor Ngaio Blackwood.

A full embroidery kit will be available to purchase for $20 (payable in cash to the tutor) which will contain everything you need for the class, and to take home with you. Alternatively, you can bring your own thread, fabric and needles to create a sampler.

This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners, adults or youth aged 13+

To Book: Contact bookings@thecan.co.nz or call 06 835 9448 – numbers are limited so we advise booking early!

Pre-payment confirms your booking. You can pay online using your surname and EV2124 as reference, please ask for details.

Bring: If you wish to purchase a materials kit, bring $20 cash with you. Otherwise bring your own thread, hoop, fabric and needles to create a sampler. Bring snacks and a drink to keep your energy up!

About the artist:

Ngaio Blackwood started crafting as a teenager in Dunedin and has had multiple projects on the go ever since. She holds a bachelor in Fine Arts(Hons) majoring in painting and spends her time combining embroidery and paint in her sunny studio in Napier. When she’s not in her studio she works as a designer; managing websites, social media, and graphic design. She also reads a lot of books.

In the very rare event of insufficient bookings, CAN reserves the right to cancel or postpone this workshop with one week’s notice.