Just like telling a story in the words of a poem, you can also tell a story in thread and fabric. Unlike a canvas of threads, narrative stitching - uses very simple line. Narrative stitching is imperfect and beautiful showing the hand of the maker. Listen to the process of journaling with thread, talk about the meditative process of daily stitch practice. Learn simple stitches such as the running stitch and the back stitch. Learn simple techniques of "drawing" with thread. See examples of Journal stitches used on cotton napkins, pillows and eatables. Go home with an 8x8 block which is the beginning of your stitch journey. Bring your own scissors, and any embroidery threads you own. Everything else will be provided.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Susan Callahan
Cost: $54 ($45 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

This is a Kid's Craft Class! Join Amy to learn how to do basic needle felting using a template. Amy will teach children how to properly use needle felting tools to create a shamrock or flower. Children will leave with a completed felted project! Parents are welcome to stay or may drop children off for the afternoon. All supplies are included.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Amy Bounds
Cost: $24 ($20 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Join JoAnn to create a felted octopus! She will teach you all the skills needed to create this sea creature, and will have all the tools and materials needed so that each person leaves with a completed octopus! No experience necessary.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: JoAnn Stratakos
Cost: $60 ($50 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Join us for this exciting two-part workshop! During Session I, students will learn the basics of coiling a pine needle basket, including how to start a basket around a cabochon center, how to weave so your stitches line up on both sides of the basket, and how to change thread. Students will have the opportunity to take their beginning basket home and continue working on it to make a larger basket or just return with the started basket the following week to finish it. During Session II, students will continue the basket started in Part I and learn how to shape the sides of the basket, how to do a wrap stitch, and how to finish the basket.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Karen McCarthy
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738