Course Description: This inspiring and skill-building course introduces teens to the timeless art of embroidery. In a relaxed, creative environment, students will learn how to use embroidery hoops, threads, needles, and fabrics to create expressive stitched artwork. They’ll practice foundational stitches, explore patterns, and design their own pieces.   Course Outline: Lesson 1: Tools of the Trade & Starter Stitches

• Introduction to embroidery hoops, needles, floss, and fabric
• Safety tips and best practices for threading and knotting
• Practice basic stitches: running stitch, backstitch, satin stitch

• Learn to mix and layer thread colors for artistic effects
• Explore how stitch length and direction affect texture

• Learn how to transfer text designs to fabric
• Practice stitching block letters, cursive, and initials

• How to trace, sketch, or print designs onto fabric
• Create a custom pattern

• Design and stitch patches
• Learn how to finish and attach a patch to fabric

• Stitch flowers, leaves, insects, or landscapes using layering
• Complete a mini hoop or scene inspired by the outdoors

• Try thread painting, color gradients, or mixed textures
• Combine simple stitching with fabric paint, beads, or sequins