School of Stitch with Carley of Nest Embirdery: Get ready to dive into a new hobby! Join us for a stress-free embroidery workshop where we will work through a variety of beginner stitches to get you swimming into the world of fibre art. Attendees will receive all materials and instructions for completing Carley’s stitch sampler kit “School of Stitch” where we will be creating a fish for every stitch. Learn tips and tricks from threading your needle to mastering the dreaded French knot stitch. We hope to “sea” you there!  

Registration Details:

This workshop offers both advance registration and same-day registration to accommodate both pre-planned participants and Summer Block Party visitors. Half of the available spots can be reserved in advance through Eventbrite, while the remaining spots are held for same-day registration on a first come, first served basis. Same-day registration opens at 3:00 pm, when the event begins, for all workshop time slots being offered.

About your instructor:    

Carley Pettitt is a self-taught textile artist specializing in hand embroidery. Born in Edmonton and raised on the coast of Vancouver Island, Carley Pettitt has always felt close to art and the wildlife around her. Deciding to focus on her passion for wildlife, Carley received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alberta with a Specialization in Animal Biology in 2012 and pursued a career in zoology. Throughout that journey, she discovered a love for education and wildlife conservation and in 2019, she picked up an embroidery needle and has never looked back.    

This programming is brought to you by Alberta Craft Gallery + Shop in partnership with Foundry Events.