Classes
The Canvasback offers a wide variety of classes for everyone from the beginner to the advance needlepoint artist. We will help you take your needlepoint skills to the next level.
Learn techniques that will enable you to continue to create wonderful needlepoint art work. Days and times vary depending upon the class. Check back often for any updates to our class offerings.
Reservations required for all classes.
Winter 2009-2010 Schedule
Embellishment ($30 per session)
| Linda Corirossi's Embellishment classes will help you select fibers and stitches to take your canvas from the ordinary to extraordinary. These classes are held on a special "vacation schedule" in the winter. Sign up soon, because these sessions fill up quickly. |
| Date |
Time |
| February 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, March 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
9:30-11:30 |
| February 1, 3, 4, March 1, 3, 4 |
1:00-3:00 |
Introduction to Needlepoint ($50 for the class)
| This class is for anyone who wants a quick and easy introduction to needlepoint. It would also be a great refresher for anyone who hasn’t stitched in a long time. Topics covered are how to thread a needle, start and stop a thread, as well as how to do three easy stitches. The cost includes all supplies and instruction. |
| Date |
Time |
| Friday, January 22 |
1:00-3:30 |
| Monday, February 8 |
9:30-12:00 |
| Thursday, March 18 |
9:30-12:00 |
Wizard of Oz
| Ease on down the Yellow Brick Road to Oz with Dorothy and friends. Our new series of Petei designs taught by Linda Corirossi starts in February.
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| Date |
Time |
| Dorothy and Toto, Tuesday, February 2- $90 |
1:00-3:00 |
| Scarecrow, Tuesday, March 2 - $65 |
1:00-3:00 |
Nova ($225)
| Genny Morrow's classic design, "Nova", is back for an encore class. Using only cotton floss, you will create a beautiful piece suitable for framing. It will serve as a stitch reference too. Come into the shop to see our stitched sample.
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| Date |
Time |
| Mondays, January 25, February 8, 22, March 8 |
1:00-3:00 |
Needlepoint Shading - ($45)
| In this notebook class, you'll be introduced to concepts and techniques for adding realistic shading to your needlepoint projects. We'll stitch some samples so you can experiment.
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| Date |
Time |
| Saturday, February 20 |
1:00-3:00 |
Lickity Split Backgrounds - ($30)
| Looking for a quick and easy background? Then this is the class for you. We will discuss and view various backgrounds that will speed you on your way. We will also have time to work up a few samples.
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| Date |
Time |
| Tuesday, January 19 |
9:30-11:30 |
