Embroidered Felt Beetle

Beginner-friendly embroidery techniques with a felt twist • All supplies included

Craft a unique beetle design using a combination of felt and embroidery with simple hand stitching techniques, perfect for beginners! You'll learn foundational embroidery stitches while creating a whimsical beetle inspired by nature, combining felt shapes, colors, and decorative stitching to bring your little creature to life.

Led by teaching artist Kathleen Walck, who brings over 20 years of embroidery experience, you'll receive helpful tips and step-by-step guidance as you stitch. Your finished artwork will be neatly backed and ready to display on a wall or give as a handmade gift.

This hands-on workshop is relaxed and fun, with the process as joyful as the finished piece. Set yourself up for cozy relaxation with a new set of skills in stitching!

This event is geared towards adult learners, but teens 13+ are welcome to join a parent or guardian.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Threading your needle, a variety of stitches, and getting comfortable with basic artful embroidery techniques 
✔️ How to combine felt and embroidery floss to create a decorative design
✔️ Tips for neat stitching, composition, and finishing your artwork
✔️ A foundation and confidence to continue exploring embroidery for your own handmade projects

What’s Included:

📱 Technology to view inspiration photos, mood boards, and overhead views of the instructor's working hands
✍️ All high-quality supplies, including hoops, embroidery floss, needles, and felt for finishing project
📘 Worksheets to assist with learning (and to take with you)

Enjoy Your Experience!

🍿 Enjoy light snacks and refreshments, provided for an elevated guest experience
🍷 Guests 21+ are welcome to byob beer or wine to enjoy during workshops. Bloomery does not sell or provide alcohol.

Meet Your Instructor:

Kathleen Walck is a fiber artist, educator, and small business owner of Local Folk Creative Studio in Kutztown. As a certified K-12 art teacher, Kathleen enjoys teaching students of all ages, from pre-K to adults.  She has over 25 years of experience knitting, embroidering, felting and sewing and enjoys sharing her skills and interests with others.

📷 Instagram: @localfolkcreativestudio
🌐 Website: www.local-folk.com

Important Details:

Whether you're a complete novice or a seasoned crafter, this class is designed to inspire and excite you! Our beginner-friendly workshop is geared toward adult learners, but this particular instructor has PA clearances to safely work with teens (age 13+). Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian attend the workshop with them, and a signed liability waiver is required prior to class.

Please view our Events Policies & Procedures FAQ section for details on cancellation policies.

For questions about accessibility or additional safety accommodations, please contact us at hello@bloomeryart.co or by calling the studio directly at 484-350-3582.

Inherent Risk & Safety:

Working in an art medium is a low-risk activity, but as with any class, safety is a priority. All guests must acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of participating in an art workshop, including the use of provided supplies.