• Sep 2, 2023 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: 2 Hazelwood Lane, Palmers Green N13 5EX
  • Latest Activity: Aug 8, 2023

The ABC of Embroidery - Beginners and Refreshers

Come and join us at StitchN13 to learn the amazing stitch art of embroidery. This technique is a useful skill to have, allowing you to embellish garments and even use for mending and disgusting wear and tear off clothing, giving them a new lease of life.
With our instructor Sharon Wallin guiding you in this class, will learn the basics to jump start your embroidery journey.

In this class you will have fun creating some simple designs using a range of embroidery stitches. This class is aimed primarily at beginners, but could also suit someone looking to refresh their existing embroidery skills. During this class you will learn a number of stitches including:

-Running
-Stem
-Satin
-Chain
-Lazy Daisy
-French Knot
-Bullion Knot
-Seed Stitch.

CLASS SIZE : 6-8 max – small group sessions enable you to have maximum support in developing your skills

DATE : Saturday 2nd September 10:00-12:00pm

DURATION : 2 hours total tuition

COST : £50 total (included is a embroidery needle, white fabric and embroidery thread )

LOCATION: 2 Hazelwood Ave, Palmers Green N13 5EX

Refreshments and a welcoming and warm environment will be provided. We look forward to meeting you soon!

The StitchN13 Team x

 

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Events and Activities


December 2024 - January 2025

Coming up this month @ Karamel N22.

Wednesday 4 –24 December – Painting the Walk at Upstairs gallery, Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill N6, 12 noon – 3pm.

St. Andrew’s Christmas 2024 – Carols and Rehearsals, Crib Service, Midnight Mass and more 14-25 December.

Wednesday 18 December – Christmas Carols on the Triangle at the junction of Crescent Road and Palace Gates Road, 7-8pm.

Thursday 19 December - Blue Christmas at Muswell Hilll Methodist Church, 7.30-8.30pm.

Saturday 21 December – Muswell Hill Creatives Winter Makers Fair at St. James’ Square, Muswell Hill (outside Planet Organic), 10.30-4pm.

Sunday 22 December - Candlelit Carol Service at Muswell Hilll Methodist Church,6.30-7.30pm.

Tuesday 24 December -  Christingle Service at Muswell Hilll Methodist Church, 3.30-4.30pm.

Saturday 11 January 2025 and alternate Saturday mornings until 5 April -  Life Drawing at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, 1-3pm.


Ongoing courses and activities

Movement and Ease: Alexander Technique with Tanya every Wednesday morning at CUFOS, Top of the Avenue N10, 11-11.55am.

Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra rehearses Tuesday evenings during term-time at Fortismere School, 7-9pm. Get in touch for more info.

Fortismere Community Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings during term-time at Fortismere School, 7-9pm. Get in touch for more info.

No-Gi Fundamentals Course (BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) every Thursday for 6 weeks starting 12 September at Alexandra Park School, 7.30pm. Introductory martial arts.

Geekstraveganza – regular boardgame meetup on the FIRST Sunday of every month at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 1-6pm. NB change of date.

After School Sewing Club on Fridays at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 4.30-6pm. Term time.

Em Power fitness classes – Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings in OR Tambo Rec, 9-9.30am (term time only). The main focus is on core and legs.

Bowes Park Community Choir - Thursday evenings during term time at Bounds Green School, 7.15-9.15pm.

Life drawing sessions – alternate Saturday mornings at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, 10-12pm.

Salsa Wednesdays – Wednesday evenings at Bounds Green School, Bounds Green Road N11 2QG, 7-8pm. 

V&J Ensemble: Vocal group for ALL Singers on Wednesdays at St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 6.50-8.30pm.

Painting for Pleasure – Thursdays at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm. Sept. 19 – Dec. 12.

 

 

 

 

 

All Good Bookshop has many regular events - book groups of course, also music, writing, yoga - and special events .... at 35 Turunpike Lane.

Many Music and Art events are held at Karamel, including Collage Kids performance events on Saturday mornings at 11.30am. At 4 Coburg Road, 

Wood Green N22 6UJ.

 

 

 

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