Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Each month of 2024, explore a new aspect of Fiber Art. See the full schedule HERE.

Hand stitching is found on everything these days.   It’s a hot trend as well as a time-honored tradition.  You’ve been dying to try it but don’t know where to begin, right?  Well, then, this beginning embroidery class is perfect for you!  We will learn the fundamental stitches, as well as some fun, frivolous ones, and then we’ll start exploring what to do with them.  Want to stitch into your clothing?  We’ll learn image transfer methods, the right materials to create the most success, and which stitches give you the most bang for your buck.  Interested in a more global outlook?  We’ll dive into traditions from around the world, including Japanese sashiko and Indian kantha.  You will come away from this series with lots of new skills and the confidence to apply them in a myriad of fun ways.  Best of all, you’ll experience the unique magic that is the sewing circle; a place where you are forced to slow down, be present, take your time, and have wonderful conversations with your newfound friends as you happily stitch away.

  • Age: Adults
  • Session: March 11 – Apr 1 (4 weeks)
  • Instructor: Abby Langdon
  • Cost: $100/student + supplies fee of $10
  • Class Size: minimum of 7 students required to run class, no more than 20 enrolled.
  • Class Location: CCAC’s new home (3412 Clifton Ave)
  • Registration Deadline: March 4, 2024

Abby Langdon
Abby Langdon is a textile artist with more than 15 years of experience creating fiber art in fun, innovative ways.  Her career began on the indie craft show circuit in 2008 when she opened her business, abbydid, where she designed and produced plush creatures, mainly monsters, which now dwell (harmlessly) in homes around the world and have been featured in quite a few publications.  This focus eventually evolved into 2D and 3D fiber art that appeared in gallery shows, art fairs, and commercially commissioned settings.  Langdon’s techniques and focus are ever-evolving, and now include a millinery business of handmade hats and accessories incorporating traditional techniques.

Throughout Abby Langdon’s time as an artist, she has remained passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with the community.  She has been teaching workshops in hand and machine stitching to adults, teens, and kids for over a decade and has enjoyed the mentoring relationships she has developed immensely.  Having fun, bringing a touch of lighthearted irreverence to the work, stoking the creative fire within, and fostering community through art is of the utmost importance to her.