Old World Designs
Classes & Events
STITCH-INS
Virtual Stitch-Ins
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Thursday Evenings, 6 pm - 7:30 pm (PT) 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. (Zoom App required for tablet or phone.) >> Click here to join the Old World Designs Virtual Stitch-In |
In-Store Stitch-Ins
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Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm (PT) 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
Guest Teacher Mary Legallet
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"Whimsical Stitch" author and national teacher, Mary Legallet joins us in the shop for private lessons and workshops. May 4-7: Two days of private lessons and a two-day workshop on the "Reindeer Bolster" by Pippin. August 10-13: Four days of private lessons plus a mini trunk show for Whimsical Stitch Guides. October 5-8: A two-day workshop featuring your choice of "Elegant Pumpkins" by Elena Vladykina or "Believe" by Birds of a Feather. Email or call the shop (650-321-3494) to sign up. Click here for more information on Private Lessons. Click here for more information on Workshops. |
Whimsical Stitch Mini Trunk Show
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While Mary Legallet is in the shop, we will be holding a special trunk show of her Stitch Guides and Stitch Concepts. Orders placed during August 10-13, 2022, will receive a special 20% discount. Visit the Whimsical Stitch website to see the full list of options available. Email or call the shop (650-321-3494) to learn more. |
PRIVATE LESSONS & GROUP CLASSES
June McKnight
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Nationally 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. Click here for more information on Private Lessons. Please email or call the shop (650-321-3494) to sign up. |
Suzanne Attenborough
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Avid stitcher and teacher, Suzanne offers group embellishment classes and private lessons. Group Classes: Two-hour group classes are held the first Saturday of the month in the shop, with morning and afternoon sessions available.) A group class is also offered the first Thursday of the month via Zoom. Visit our calendar to see session options. Private Lessons: Available by appointment. Please email or call the shop (650-321-3494) to sign up. |
GRAB & GO CLASSES
Two-hour group classes to learn a new technique. Email or call the shop (650-321-3494) to sign up.| Hair and Beards | Saturday, Feb 26, 2022 10 am - 12 pm (PT) |
Join Suzanne Attenborough to learn about stitches and threads to create realistic and stylized hair and beards. $50 fee includes instruction, written guide, doodle canvas, and threads. |
| Turkey Work | Saturday TBD | 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 to perfect your technique. $50 fee includes instruction, written guide, doodle canvas, and threads. |
| So You Think You Know Basketweave | Saturday TBD | It looks so simple, but basketweave can confuse even the best stitches. Carolyn Bradford will explain how this stitch works and how to make it work better! |
| Architectural Elements | Saturday TBD | Have you ever wondered how to create bricks, clapboard, windows, tile roofs, etc. for your needlepoint project? Join us to learn stitches that will bring your canvases to life. |
OWD CARMEL RETREAT
2022 Carmel Retreat
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March 21 - April 2, 2022 | Hofsas House, Carmel, CA Join new and long-time stitching friends for a fun-filled three days with the OWD Team. Stitch doctors June McKnight and Suzanne Attenborough will be "on call" to help with any canvas you bring. Be sure to bring all the supplies you need to stitch. Retreat fee $300 includes Needlepoint Doctors, meals, and entertainment. Make your own room reservations at Carmel Country Inn, Hofsas House, or other hotel of your choice. Please email or call the shop (650-321-3494) for more details and to register. Click here for more information. |