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Store Front 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 and prepayment required for all classes.

2013 SPRING CLASSES

Embellishment with Linda ($30 per session)
Linda returns Wednesday, May 1 to resume her ever-popular embellishment classes. Bring your canvas and let Linda help you pick fibers and stitches to make it spectacular.

Date Time
Mondays 9:30-11:30
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00
Introduction to Needlepoint ($55 per session)
This 2 1/2 hour 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. The design area is approximately 5 X 5" on 10 mesh. Topics covered are how to thread a needle, how to start and stop a thread, as well as how to do five easy stitches. The cost includes all supplies and instruction. Note: You must reserve your space a week prior to class to give us time to personalize the canvas with the initial of your choice.  
Date Time
Monday, April 22 2:00-4:30
Thursday, May 16 2:00-4:30
Saturday, June 15 1:00-3:30
LIBBY STURDY TULIP  ($200)
Welcome spring with this beautiful tulip!

Libby Sturdy will be at The Canvasback Tuesday, May 21 to teach this beautiful design. It features lots of inventive stitches using beautiful silks, metallics and beads.

If you've ever taken a class from Libby, you know what a great teacher she is. If you've not had that pleasure, don't miss this opportunity to spend a day with this gracious and knowledgeable instructor.
Date Time
Tuesday, May 21 9:30-4:30
Walking the Water's Edge ($135)
We are delighted to welcome Diane Herrmann to teach her piece Walking the Water's Edge. Here is Diane's description of it:

"Are you dreaming of a vacation? Imagine a leisurely walk along a sunny beach, the waves washing up on the sand to expose a starfish.

In this intermediate class, you will learn how to use a Florentine Stitch pattern and shading techniques with floss to create the line of a wave on a beach. Freeform eyelet stitches will mimic the foamy edge of the wave. You will use beads to add some sparkle to the water, and select a color to create a starfish on the shore.

This class is for the intermediate stitcher who wants to learn how to use floss to produce subtle shading, and to experiment with freeform eyelet stitching. We will include instructions on how to add some beads to the foam to give a sunny sparkle to the wave. As a finishing touch, you will learn the Bullion Knot Stitch to place a starfish on the shore. Separating and laying strands of thread, we will discuss how to use different colors and numbers of strands of floss to create shading in a Florentine Stitch pattern. After practicing a number of stitches from the Eyelet family, we will learn how to create our own eyelet stitches and place them in a freeform pattern. Attaching beads and using the Bullion Knot Stitch to make a starfish will add interest to the piece. A discussion of options for finishing your work will complete the course. "
Date Time
Tuesdays June 4 and 18 1:00-3:30
Cyber Stitching ($20)
Most of us have computers, tablets, smart phones and other electronic devices. There's a lot of helpful information available for stitchers, but it can be difficult to find it.

Bring your iPad or smart phone to class, and Tina will show you how to find the best books, blogs, and videos on needlepoint.
Date Time
Wednesday, April 24 1:00-2:30