Classes & Events
STITCH-INS
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Virtual Stitch-InsThursday Evenings, 6 pm - 7:30 pm (Pacific)Join the OWD stitchers via Zoom on Thursday evenings. You don't have to live in the Bay Area - join us from anywhere using your desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone. >> Click here to join the Old World Designs Virtual Stitch-In |
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In-Store Stitch-InsThursdays and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm (Pacific)Join a great group of stitchers for fun and stitching at the shop. Most people arrive a little after 10 am, bring or buy lunch, and leave about 2 pm. You can come for all or part of the fun - whatever works for you! |
SPECIAL EVENTS
Email or call the shop (650-321-3494) to sign up for our special events.
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First Tuesdays with June McKnightJoin us for special mini classes with the fabulous June McKnight! June will share her knowledge, wisdom, and creativity. Classes are held via Zoom from 6 pm - 7 pm (Pacific) and each class will cover a different topic. October 3: Troubleshooting - Dye Lot Shifts, Stitching on Black, etc. |
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California Wreath Workshop with Alison HodgkissCelebrate life in Northern California with this special custom canvas designed by Raymond Crawford. Alison Hodgkiss from A Stitch in Time Needlework in San Marino, CA, has created the stitch guide and will teach a two-day workshop at OWD on November 3 & 4.* With fabulous threads and stitches, you’re sure to have a great time! Cost of $850 includes two days of instruction, canvas, stitch guide, and all materials. |
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer SeriesBring the children's classic to life with this seven-canvas series. Each canvas comes with a fabulous stitch guide by our own Suzanne Attenborough. Suzanne will also teach two classes at the shop. Series runs June through December, with canvas distribution as follows. June: Rudolph, Bumble, fibers and materials for all canvasesAugust: Santa Claus, Hermie the Elf, and Clarice October: Sam the Snowman, Yukon Cornelius Cost of $1,200 (paid in 3 installments) includes seven canvases with stitch guides, all materials, and two classes. |
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OWD Stitching Retreat 2023Join us May 18-20, 2023, in Carmel, CA, for a fun-filled three-day stitching retreat with the OWD Team. Jennifer Tan from Pippin Studios will be with us in Carmel, along with our "stitch doctors" June McKnight and Suzanne Attenborough. Jennifer has created an exclusive - and adorable - sea otter canvas just for us. June has created the stitch guide and will teach portions of the guide on Friday from 9 am - noon. >>Learn more.Our 2023 Retreat has ended, but you can still order the sea otter canvas. >> See canvas ordering options |
GRAB & GO CLASSES
Two-hour group classes at the shop to learn a new technique. Email or call the shop (650-321-3494) to sign up.Upcoming Classes:
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Hair and BeardsSaturday, October 14, 2023 | 1 pm - 3 pm (Pacific)$75 fee includes instructions, written guide, doodle canvas, and threads. Join Suzanne Attenborough to learn about stitches and threads to create realistic and stylized hair and beards. Come with a project in mind and we'll help you find options to use on your canvas. >> Learn More |
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Mad for Birthday Plaid!Saturday, January 14, 2023 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am (Pacific)$75 fee includes instructions, written guide, blank canvas, and threads. Create a coded date message in plaid - birthday, anniversary, Christmas - any date. Suzanne Attenborough will lead the group in stitching their very own special dates. >> Learn More |
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Turkey WorkSaturday, March 11, 2023 | 1 pm - 3 pm (Pacific)$50 fee includes instructions, written guide, doodle canvas, and threads. Turkey Work makes loops on top of the canvas that can be left looped, packed thickly together, trimmed to look like fur, etc. Join Suzanne Attenborough to perfect your technique. >> Learn More |
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The Joy of BeadingSaturday, May 13, 2023 | 10 am - 12 pm (Pacific)$75 fee includes instructions, written guide, doodle canvas, and beading materials. Learn how to add sparkle and pizzaz to your canvas with beads. Suzanne Attenborough will demonstrate multiple techniques and share some great tips. You'll be happily beading in no time! >> Learn More |
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Five Perfect BackgroundsSaturday, August 19, 2023 | 10 am - 12 pm (Pacific)$50 fee includes instructions, written guide, doodle canvas, and threads. Are you ready to try something different? Join Suzanne Attenborough to learn five great backgrounds for your next (or current!) project. >> Learn More |
PRIVATE LESSONS & GROUP CLASSES
Please email or call the shop (650-321-3494) to sign up for any of our private lessons or group classes. |
June McKnightNationally recognized teacher and prolific author, June McKnight joins us via Zoom for private lessons and special group classes. Learn from a master!Private Lessons: One-hour private lessons via Zoom available by appointment. >> Learn more |
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Suzanne AttenboroughAvid stitcher and teacher, Suzanne offers group embellishment classes and private lessons.Group Classes: Two-hour group classes are held at the shop on the first Thursday and Saturday of the month: Thursdays, 10 am - 12 pm Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 3 pm Private Lessons: One-hour private sessions on the first Saturday of the month and available by appointment. >> Learn more |
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Elizabeth PavelWant to learn needlepoint, but don't know where to start? Has it been ages since you last stitched and you need a refresher? We can help! From the basics to simple (or not so simple) decorative stitches and fiber choices, Elizabeth has you covered.Private Lessons: One-hour private session and group sessions available by appointment. >> Learn more |