Tuesday, November 10th - 12pm to 4PM- $145 - All materials included (but bring some good scissors!)

A Creative Adventure with Fabric, Thread & Watercolor! Who says stitching is just for fabric?

Join artist Miriam Hughes for an exciting, hands-on workshop that takes traditional slow stitching in a wonderfully unexpected direction. We'll explore stitching on fabric and original watercolor paintings, combining thread, color, texture, and imagination to create one-of-a-kind works of art.

Slow stitching is about slowing down, enjoying the creative process, and discovering the beauty of simple hand stitches. But in this workshop, we're taking it a step further—exploring how a few colorful stitches can transform a piece of fabric or bring an entirely new dimension to a watercolor painting.

What will we explore?

• Stitching on fabric: Discover simple hand stitches and learn to combine fabrics, threads, buttons, and other delightful bits and pieces into expressive textile art.

• Stitching on watercolor: Explore the exciting possibilities of adding thread directly to watercolor paintings, creating texture, emphasizing shapes, introducing patterns, and adding unexpected visual surprises.

• Composition and design: Learn how to select colors, arrange materials, and create artwork that feels cohesive, personal, and uniquely yours.

• Finishing and displaying your work: Discover simple ways to turn your stitched creations into art you'll be proud to display.

And here's the best part: You don't need any sewing or painting experience! Whether you've never threaded a needle or you're an experienced artist looking for a new creative adventure, this workshop encourages curiosity, playfulness, and experimentation.

Miriam's teaching philosophy is simple: creativity isn't about following rules or making perfect art. It's about seeing possibilities, trying something new, and having a marvelous time along the way.

All materials are included, including fabrics, threads, and watercolor materials. Feel free to bring along favorite fabric scraps, ribbons, buttons, or other little treasures you'd love to incorporate into your work. If you don’t have a watercolor you want to stitch on, Miriam will generously share one of hers!

Please bring a good pair of scissors and a snack. Come discover what happens when watercolor and stitching collide!

This class seats 10 students. Cancellation and transfer policies can be found at the link in the navigation bar. Please call (828) 776 2716 or email gallery@310art.com for any questions concerning classes.

Originally a medical illustrator, Miriam Hughes works in gouache, watercolors, pens, collage and fibers and makes time to create art daily. She exhibits widely and teaches art in a number of topics.