Embroidery is a skill that has been practiced throughout history by both men and women as a form of visual storytelling; like many crafts, embroidery has regained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts) Teaching Artist Ashleigh Ann Gardner to learn the simple fundamentals of embroidery. This class will cover basic simple stitches that make up the foundation of all embroidery and will show students how to embroider a small sheep with stars and a crescent moon.
By participating in this program, you can expect to:
Materials Needed:
Provided at Program Registration: an embroidery stitch handbook that teaches stitch fundamentals.
This program is presented by Ashleigh Ann Gardner and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in collaboration with CFCArts.
How to join the Zoom Program:
Upon registration for this program, you will receive two emails:
For troubleshooting and other Zoom-related questions, please email us at [email protected]
All CHWB Digital Education Programs are now presented with live captioning service. Please refer to your registration confirmation email for instructions on enabling live captions.
By participating in this program, you agree to the CHWB’s Gracious Space policy. Unless otherwise noted, all CHWB Digital Education programs hosted via Zoom are recorded and made available for on-demand viewing on WellbeingNetwork.org. If you prefer to be left out of the program’s recording, please leave your camera and microphone off for the duration of the program.
About the Program Presenter
Central Florida Community Arts Teaching Artist Ashleigh Ann Gardner is originally from Columbia, Missouri, but has called Orlando home since moving here with her family in 1994. When she’s not performing around the city, you can find her at a locally owned coffee shop writing plays, at Rollins College’s WPRK 91.5FM hosting Orlando Theatre Hour, photographing local theatrical productions, painting scenic backdrops at CFCArts, creating embroidered masterpieces, or composing original folk music on her guitar, ukulele, and mandolin.
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