Embellished Hand Stitched Image Keepsake

Embellished Hand Stitched Image Keepsake

Adult Class | Registration opens 11/3/2026 10:00 AM MDT

200 Grant St Denver, CO 80203 United States
207 (Fiber)
Beginner/All
1/8/2027 (one day)
1:00 PM-3:00 PM MDT on Fri
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$37.00
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01/08/2027

Embellished Hand Stitched Image Keepsake

Adult Class | Registration opens 11/3/2026 10:00 AM MDT

Do you have a favorite image or drawing you'd like to embellish with embroidery stitching? Hand-stitch details onto a photo, drawing, or card stock — a lasting keepsake for yourself, your family, or friends. Please consider a simplified image or drawing without a lot of distractions for your first project — less is more in this case. We will use the background as your stitching detail — this lets the viewer's eye focus on the subject matter, since we won't be stitching directly into the focal image itself. (See the dog photo)

Using needle and thread, you'll work with a piece from your own stash — preferably something you've created yourself, whether a photograph or an original drawing. I'll teach you tips and tricks for choosing the right paper, needle, and thread.
It's a slow and steady practice that, once learned, can become quite meditative.
Prerequisites: You must know how to create French knots and thread a needle.
We'll begin with subtle designs to build your skills, then you're free to embellish as you like on future projects.

  • You must know how to create French knots and thread a needle.
  • Bring an image on 80-100 pound paper weight to embellish. All other supplies provided
Brooks Luby

As the sole designer and visionary of my brand of clothing labeled Brooks LTD I have been creating, professionally designing and selling my brand for more than 48+ years from my private atelier in Denver, Colorado.

 

I have recently embraced sustainability as a core part of my ethos. My brand is now incorporating hand stitching, recycling and mending into the design process. This shift reflects a growing awareness in the fashion industry about the environmental impact of textile waste. By focusing on these techniques, I am helping to extend the lifespan of garments, keeping them in wardrobes and out of landfills.

 

My brand is not just applying these principles to new designs, but is also teaching mending skills. This educational aspect empowers students to repair and maintain their own clothing, which can significantly reduce textile waste. It's a forward-thinking approach that combines fashion with environmental responsibility.

By teaching mending skills, I am extending my design philosophy beyond just creating clothes, to empowering students to participate in the ongoing life and evolution of their garments. I welcome students of all genders to learn how to mend, fix and reuse current pieces to keep them out of the landfill.  It’s our environmental responsibility.

 

https://brooksltd.net

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