Embroidered Brooch Workshop

Learn how to make embroidered brooches with textile artist Shannon Quigley. No previous embroidery experience required. Basic sewing will come in handy - if you can sew a button, you can do this class!

During this workshop you will make a mini brooch that will be ready to take home at the end of class. You will also start working on a more detailed brooch, which can be finished at home using materials provided. After this workshop, you will be able to design and make your own brooches.

You can choose from a selection of brooch patterns, and learn how to make your own designs by tracing images from your phone.

What's included? (materials to take home after the workshop)

• Embroidery hoop
• Pack of DMC embroidery needles
• Fabric to stitch on - in beige and black
• Felt backing - in beige and black
• Multiple brooch backs
• 3 colours of DMC embroidery floss (thread) - mixed colours available

What else you may need:

• Scissors and glue // The instructor will have scissors and glue for you to use during the workshop. You will need scissors and glue at home to continue making brooches after the workshop.
• More floss // You might want more colours of embroidery floss. If you have floss, feel free to bring it with you to the workshop - especially if you have specific colours in mind for brooches you'd like to make.

About Shannon Quigley

I love embroidery and the slow art of stitching by hand. I design embroidery kits and workshops that help people build their creative skills. Before focusing on embroidery and starting Creative Confidence, I ran educational programs in museums and galleries. I am currently working on my certificate in Hand Embroidery from the Royal School of Needlework (online). I love making embroidered brooches because they are mini wearable artworks and have so many possibilities!

Connect with me on instagram: @shannon.quigley.x // @creativeconfidence.ca

Links: www.creativeconfidence.ca // www.shannonquigley.ca

Brooches by Shannon Quigley. See more on instagram @shannon.quigley.x

More info about what's included in your kit:

Here's a quick look at what's included in your brooch kit - filmed from my living room with the help of my two dogs Fen and Bryn. Workshop will be at the Community Pavilion at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.

Location Info:

Free parking available and accessible by public transit.

The Community Pavilion, 101 Father David Bauer, Waterloo, ON, N2L 0B4, is a separate building behind the main Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex building. Follow signs for the Community Pavilion when you arrive at the Recreation Complex.

The room (Project room 2) is located on the ground floor near reception.