This three class series is an avenue for creation and community, through lenses of DIY application and self care. With your included embroidery kit, you’ll access group discussions, instructor presentations and own time activities in and outside of class with the opportunity to share progress. Starts with the fundamentals of embroidery which will set the foundation for any needlework project. Assignments will challenge students to imagine different kinds of merch, the various applications and possibilities with the medium of needlework. In the end students will have embroidered pieces for themselves or to share with their communities.

2021 Workshop Dates:

• February 9 – 23 (Tuesdays), 6 – 8 pm
• May 2 – 16 (Sundays), 2 – 4 pm

Required Equipment: A device with internet access, a microphone and web camera (what comes with a phone or laptop fine), and your embroidery kit. Optional: fusible interfacing, washable fabric marker. Class materials are hosted on Google Classrooms website and video meetings are conducted on Zoom. You must have or create a personal Google Account to be able to access the class website.

Information about embroidery kits: The kit includes a 4 inch wooden hoop, nine different colors of floss, foldable portable scissors, self-threading and regular embroidery needles, an 11” x 12” piece of fabric, on which a small design will be printed to use for stitch practice, and a physical copy of the Basic Embroidery for DIY Merch zine. This comes in a small and portable zipper pouch. Embroidery kit orders are final sale. If you notice damage upon receiving your kit, please contact us within 72 hours of receiving the kit. Please include photos so we may determine if a replacement is necessary.

About the Instructor: Shannon Bodrogi is an artist, musician and arts educator. Working with alternative photo printmaking, monoprint, relief, embroidery, painting and collage, Shannon builds up pieces with themes of the patchwork of memory, documenting and archiving experiences and places, and the lessons we can learn from the plants around us. They play guitar and sing in the bands SOAR and Void Boys. Shannon is the founder of Psiclops Press, a print and design studio, focusing on limited edition handmade textiles, books, and paper goods. They believe in creating a safer and welcoming space that prioritizes self expression, exploration and understanding.

Scholarships are available for this class! Email Lev Betron at levin@theveraproject.org to apply for a scholarship.