In-Person Classes in the San Francisco Bay Area
SOLD OUT - Beginning Embroidery
Join us to learn the basics of embroidery like separating embroidery floss, threading a needle, tying a knot, and the basic stitches needed to complete most of the embroidery kits available in the shop.
Students may bring an embroidery kit purchased from the shop or use practice fabric and floss provided in the class.
Course fee covers two hours of instruction and practice materials. Embroidery kits may be purchased separately.
Class fee $40. Registration is open and you can register here
Embroidery Winter Retreat
I’m gauging interest in a Winter Embroidery Retreat. If this is something you would like to register for please email tandeskeembroidery@gmail.com and I’ll add you to the waiting list (registration is not open yet). There will be no more than 12 slots and people who email me will have first dibs at sign-ups. The details below are not set in stone yet but this will likely be how it goes. I have chosen this week because Monday is a holiday and people who work during the week will only have to take 4 days off.
Let's have a stitch retreat in our home town! It'll be like you're on vacation but you get to sleep in your own bed! Is a stitch retreat right for you? You may be a beginner and want to practice stitches with an instructor and a supportive community. You may have taken several classes and want to move to the next level such as learning the basics of design and how to transfer designs onto fabric. Maybe you want to perfect embroidery lettering or bullions, or any other surface embroidery technique. You may be advanced and want to stitch in a wonderful environment with nice, like minded artists. There are so many reasons why you might want to sign up for an embroidery stitch retreat! Before the retreat we will communicate about goals to make sure you get the most out of the week.
A kit is optional and will be available to those who would like one: Kit includes Needle, Muslin fabric, Embroidery thread
Class is Monday through Friday 10AM to 3:30PM January 19th through January 23rd, 2026
Class fee $340, Optional kit fee $5 payable to instructor on day of class.
Embroidery Stitches for Crazy Quilts
In this beginning embroidery class you will learn the tips and tricks of embroidery that are not written about in books. You will learn tried and true techniques for threading a needle, tying a knot, and how to keep your thread from tying itself in knots as you embroider! Included in class is a kit with all instructions to master 5 embroidery stitches that are perfect for crazy quilting. We will talk about why these stitches are particularly good for crazy quilts. Join us as we delve into this ancient and healing art. No experience required.
Please note: we will not be constructing crazy quilts, we will only be practicing the stitches used for crazy quilting. We will be practicing on muslin provided in the kit.
Class price $79. Kit is included in the class price.
Registration available soon.
Beginning Embroidery at FabMo
Have you bought a book or kit and tried to learn embroidery? Have the tutorial videos left you stumped? We will go over what embroidery floss is, how to thread a needle, tie a knot, and how to tie off on the back. We will learn chain stitch, back stitch, whipped back stitch, french knot, and the woven wheel. There is no set design, we will just practice stitches. There are 100’s of embroidery stitches to learn and this are a good introduction to the different stitch families. Included in the course is a kit containing fabric, thread, a needle, and detailed stitch instructions. This class is for beginners or experienced embroiderers who would like a refresher in the basics.
Registration available soon.
Embroidery 101 with Stitching Expert Laura Tandeske
Join stitching expert Laura Tandeske for an exciting Embroidery 101 workshop at Bedford Gallery! Sit amongst our exhibition Stitched: Contemporary Embroidery and discover the ancient art of embroidery as you create a stunning floral mandala, mastering four essential stitches. Learn to thread a needle, tie knots, and use an embroidery hoop. All supplies are included, along with instructions to take home and continue your embroidery journey!
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