A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE ART OF EMBROIDERY
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA FITZGERALD

Make beautiful images and designs using just a needle and thread! Cross stitch, a popular form of embroidery, is the art of decorating fabric and other materials to create pictures and designs. Embroidery and cross stitch can be used to design a variety of items and fabrics, including wall art, clothing, bedding, pillows, linens and more. Learn the basics of cross stitch, including foundational stitches, how to follow a pattern, how to make your own designs, and more. Commune with other creatives in a fun, community-driven space.

Leave the class with your very own design! Materials and designs will be provided, as well as light snacks and drinks.

MATERIALS
All materials will be supplied with a $10 fee, payable to your instructor at the start of the first class session.

REGISTER NOW: MONDAYS | NOVEMBER 2-23 | 6 PM TO 8 PM | $140

REGISTER NOW: MONDAYS | DECEMBER 7, 14, 21 | 6 PM TO 8 PM | $105

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

I learned to cross stitch and embroider from my grandmother, who also taught my mother. In my family, every birth, marriage and important life milestone are marked with a cross stitch sampler. From the first time my grandmother handed me a needle and thread, I was hooked on the art of embroidery!

In my professional life, I own my own content marketing agency, Fitzgerald Creative Services, where I help small businesses and nonprofits enhance their digital brand presence. I also freelance as a local news journalist, with work in The Colorado Springs Gazette, Insider Magazine, the Southern Colorado Business Digest and NORTH Magazine. In my free time, I enjoy horseback riding, curling up with a good book, spending time with friends and family, and spending a cozy night in watching a movie with my fiancée and our three cats.