Blackwork Shading Embroidery - September 5th (3:00-6:00pm)
Description
Blackwork Shading Embroidery
Bring depth and dimension to your stitching with the art of tonal shading
About this workshop
Ready to take your blackwork further? In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover how to use classic blackwork stitches not just as pattern — but as a tool for creating stunning light and shadow. Working through a curated design from start to finish, you'll learn how stitch density, spacing, and pattern selection come together to build rich tonal shading that gives your embroidery real depth and dimension. Whether you completed our Introduction to Blackwork or are picking up a needle for the very first time, this class will guide you step by step through a complete project you'll be proud to finish.
What's included
- All embroidery materials and supplies
- Printed design template to work from
- Step-by-step instructor guidance throughout
- Stitch reference card to take home
What to bring
- Yourself and your enthusiasm!
- Reading glasses if needed for close work
Is this class for you?
This class is designed with beginners in mind — no prior embroidery experience is required. If you've already taken our Introduction to Blackwork, this is the perfect next step to deepen your skills and put those stitches to work in a whole new way. If you're completely new to blackwork, you'll be warmly welcomed and fully supported from your very first stitch.
Meet your instructor
Terri Michele is a Houston-based fiber arts educator and the founder of Terri Michele Fiber Arts Studio. She holds a 2015 Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery from the Royal School of Needlework — a prestigious institution based at Hampton Court Palace in the UK that has been training embroiderers to the highest professional standards for over 150 years. Terri Michele brings that same level of expertise and care to every class she teaches, making even the most intricate techniques feel approachable and fun.
Reserve your spot
Seats are limited — we keep our classes small so everyone gets personal attention.