General Class Schedule (2024) | Embroidery Workshops | Embroidery Foundations Series

Learn Embroidery at Lacis Museum

Embroidery is a craft that humans have been engaging with for a very long time.
Come and explore the world of textile arts with us. Connect with your human roots—and with other folks who're looking to do the same. Learn to express yourself with needle and thread in a welcoming, congenial environment. We'll be happy to have you, and you'll be in good company!

In Laura Tandeske's 8-part Embroidery Foundations series, you'll learn a new family of stitches in each session. Did you know there are hundreds of embroidery stitches waiting to be mastered? These sessions are dedicated to teaching you a variety of surface embroidery stitches. With no specific design to follow, the focus is on learning and practicing each stitch.
Regardless of skill level, there's something for everyone. Laura will be offering plenty of standalone workshops for those of you looking to execute a specific design, picking up valuable techniques along the way, or create a gorgeous sampler featuring a wide variety of stitches. There'll be a class on how to render your child's artwork in embroidery, and another on how to embroider on garments and tote bags — bring your own pieces to be embellished for that one!


Intro. to Surface Embroidery: Magpie October 9, 2024		The Enchanting Spider Web October 19, 2024		Embroidery Magic: A 5-Day Workshop Jan. 20-24, 2025		5-Day Surface Embroidery Sampler Workshop Feb. 17 - 21, 2025

Laura's exciting, immersive four-day course Embroidery Magic way back in March was a roaring success! We're offering a second round of it, by popular request — and also extending it by another day, ALSO by popular request!
In the impersonal age of Zoom meetups, the school of YouTube, and remote work, the traditional transmission of precious needle arts knowledge in person has become, we fear, a little neglected. Laura Tandeske and Lacis Museum are working hard to remedy that. Together, we'll build a community of embroiderers who will go out and beautify not just their lives, but the textile world that surrounds us, one colorful stitch at a time.

To register for these classes, call (510) 843-7290 or email info@lacismuseum.org.

Embroidery Foundations Series

All Embroidery Foundations workshops are $38; there's an optional $5 kit fee, payable to Laura.

There are 8 workshops in this series. You can take the entire range of workshops, or the few that sound appealing to you, or even just one by itself!
Each Embroidery Foundations workshop is offered twice, on a Tuesday and a Saturday. They take place from 12:30 to 2:30.

Sign up for all 8 workshops and receive a complimentary kit at your first session. This kit, valued at $40, includes materials for all the stitches taught in the Foundations series. You can work along with the classes to complete a beautiful mandala!

Embroidery Foundations

Back Stitches

Tues., Oct. 15 — or — Sat., Oct. 19

Embroidery Foundations

Straight Stitches

Tues., Oct. 22 — or — Sat., Oct. 26

Embroidery Foundations

Long & Short Stitches

Tues., Oct. 29 — or — Sat., Nov. 2

Embroidery Foundations

Woven Stitches

Tues., Nov. 5 — or — Sat., Nov. 9

Embroidery Foundations

Couched & Laid Stitches

Tues., Nov. 12 — or — Sat., Nov. 16

Embroidery Foundations

Looped Stitches

Tues., Nov. 19 — or — Sat., Nov. 23

Embroidery Foundations

Knotted Stitches

Tues., Dec. 3 — or — Sat., Dec. 7

Embroidery Foundations

Crossed & Composite Stitches

Tues., Dec. 10 — or — Sat., Dec. 14


October 9, 2024		October 19, 2024		Jan. 20-24, 2025		Feb. 17-21, 2025

Standalone Workshops

Perfect for all skill levels!

Intro. to Surface Embroidery: Magpie
For Embroidery
$38 + $5 kit fee (payable to Laura)

Wed., Oct. 9 @ 12:30 - 2:30 PM

This will be a fun and interactive surface embroidery course that is perfect for the first time embroiderer. You will learn how to thread a needle, tie a knot, and stitch three core embroidery stitches constructing your own magpie. This is the perfect prequel course for Foundations. You will learn tips and techniques that you just can't get anywhere else!

Dimensional embroidery

The Enchanting Spider Web
$45 + $15 kit fee (payable to Laura)

Sat., October 19 @ 3 to 6 PM

As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, it's time to embrace the eerie elegance of the spooky season! Spiders have long been associated with magic, mystery, and the supernatural. These precious and important creatures, long revered in folklore and mythology, weave webs that capture not only prey, but the imagination.
     In this special Halloween-themed embroidery class at the Lacis Museum of Lace & Textiles, you'll dive into the dark and delightful world of the spider with Laura Tandeske's enchanting and inimitable Spider and Web technique.

    What You'll Learn:
    Basic Stitches: Perfect essential techniques like the Buttonhole and Lazy Daisy stitches.
    Advanced Techniques: Take on the challenge of more intricate stitches, including the Palastrina and Bullion.
    Glow-in-the-Dark Magic: Make your spider web stand out in the gloom with glow-in-the-dark thread, perfect for adding that extra touch of Halloween charm.
    Finishing Touches: Discover expert tips and tricks for framing your completed masterpiece, turning your work into a hauntingly beautiful display.

Celebrate the spooky season by creating something darkly beautiful. Secure your spot today and join us for a gothy, ghostly embroidery experience that's sure to thrill!

5-Day Workshop

Embroidery Magic
$340

Mon., January 20 - Fri., January 24
10:00AM - 3:30PM (with a break for lunch)

In this workshop we will learn the basic techniques of surface embroidery and apply them to the ancient art of intention. Throughout history, art and specifically embroidery has been used for protection and/or manifestation with the use of symbolism and color. Even the stitches chosen can have meaning in the overall creation of a magical embroidery. Explore your creative talent within a safe and nurturing community where the joy and healing of needle arts will be embraced. All levels of experience welcome.

5-Day Workshop

Surface Embroidery Sampler Workshop
$340

Mon.-Fri., Feb. 17-21 @ 10:00 - 3:30 PM

This is a week-long course where we deep dive into the Surface Embroidery stitch groups and you will design your own sampler. An optional 1:1, 1 hour feedback review will be offered as a follow-up when you finish your sampler to gain insights on your progress. This workshop is designed to be a continuation of the Foundation Series so all the stitches taught will be different from Foundations. (There are hundreds of stitches to choose from!) If you are a new student and just want to dive in this would be a good class for you as well (no previous experience required).

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