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With the free ticket you will get access to the pre-recorded workshops during the event from 28 September - 2 October, 2026.

If you'd like to keep the recordings of the workshops forever, you can do that with the VIP Pass - get the EARLY BIRD price only until the retreat begins on 28 September 2026!

Don't just watch Making Zen, keep the creativity going long after the retreat ends with the VIP Pass!

Upgrade to the VIP Pass and get lifetime access to 30 workshops, $1,000+ in artist gifts, extended workshops, transcripts, a project eBook and more. 

Watch whenever you want. Return to you favourite workshops. Make things at your own pace.
Give yourself the gift of time and space to truly absorb the inspiration.


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Wondering whether VIP is right for you? I made this short video to show you exactly what you'll receive in the VIP Pass.

 

Why Upgrade?

Because your creativity deserves space to breathe.

 

Don’t let a busy life keep you from making the art your heart is calling you to create.

Lifetime Access

So you can make around your schedule, even if it's busy

Special Gifts

Like additional workshops, templates and patterns from our artists

Exclusive Content

Including access to live Sip & Stitch gatherings and their recordings, and the Making Zen Podcast

Elevate your skills and turn this experience into one that sparks joy and nurtures mindfulness, long after the retreat is over. 

With $3,500+ in total value of ongoing presentation access, exclusive gifts, and additional resources, the VIP Pass gives you the time, tools and inspiration you need to keep stitching, exploring and reconnecting with your creative self, on your own schedule.  

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"Thank goodness I purchased the VIP Pass. 

I've taken 3 classes so far and already have many ideas to try out. I plan to try a new class each week to be able to absorb it into my work. I can see that even classes that I didn't think applied to me will have valuable tips to teach me."

- Jane Ebone

Here's what you get when you upgrade your ticket...

Early & Ongoing Access to Workshops

Valued at $1,600.00+

Enjoy lifetime access to every class, presentation, and tutorial from the retreat - starting on 14 September! When you fall in love with these resources, you'll be sew glad to be able to revisit favourite techniques, deepen your learning at your own pace, and keep building your skills whenever inspiration calls!

Premium Gifts from the Artists

Valued at $1,000.00+

Discover downloadable templates, in-depth tutorials, bonus mini-workshops and more from our artists. These resources ensure you’ll have fresh inspiration and expert guidance long after the retreat. You can see the full list below! 👇

Live Sip & Stitch Gatherings

Valued at $297.00

There is something special about gathering with friends in a live setting that really helps to kickstart your creativity. Join us each day of the retreat for bonus live workshop sessions from special guest artists!

Private Podcast of Artist Interviews

Valued at $47.00

Get inspired by exclusive conversations with many of the artists from this retreat delivered via a private podcast to listen to whilst you create. 

Edited Transcripts

Valued at $549.00

Note-taking made easy! Typed and edited transcripts for every workshop make it easy to follow along, revisit techniques, or read at your own pace.

Making Zen Resource eBook

Valued at $267.00

The Making Zen Resource eBook collects all the resources in one beautiful, easy-to-access place, so you can spend less time clicking and more time making.

That's well over $3,500.00 of value in exclusive gifts, guides, extended workshops and resources to help you reignite your creativity as a VIP for only $97.

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Over $1,000.00 of Premium VIP Gifts!

Along with ongoing access to the summit sessions and materials, you’ll also get over $1,000 worth of additional resources from our artists! 

EXCLUSIVE DISOUNT: 
$27 Off Your First Month of Sashiko Stitch Club

Kate Ward | Zen Stitching

Join our vibrant community of stitchers aiming to slow down, learn about Sashiko, and connect with our creativity and each other. We learn a new Sashiko stitching pattern every month, gather often for a virtual stitch and chat, and learn from guest artists regularly - and so much more.

Regularly $30/month
$3.00 for your first month

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The Embroidery Project: PDF Course 3-Pack

Mollie Johanson

Learn how to use embroidery in some unexpected ways with this collection of three PDF courses featuring lots of techniques, original embroidery patterns, and over 45 projects.

The Embroidery Project: Beyond Fabric & Floss teaches you how to embroider on and with unusual materials like wood, raffia, vinyl, and so much more.

The Embroidery Project: All in the Details looks at how you can add fun elements to embroidery, including beads, metallic thread, and found objects. But it also shows you how to make embroidery the details on things like linens and more.

The Embroidery Project: Re-Sized takes your stitching to new proportions! You'll stitch teeny tiny flowers and lettering all the way up to giant wall art.

Valued at $110.00
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Seven MORE Essential Oils Every VIP Artist Needs 

Kristin Althea O'Connor

Kristin takes you beyond the original seven oils, diving deeper into your psyche to help you see what oils can really impact your art.

Valued at $100.00
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A Collapsible Woven Paper Lantern

Helen Hiebert

Now that you've created a Duo of Paper Lanterns, let's make it a Trio by adding a Collapsible Woven Paper Lantern to the set. Fold a simple form, learn to weave paper, and cut windows to let light through when you illuminate your tabletop lantern. 

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Mudra Meditation for Makers

Mary Ann Gebhardt

Enjoy this workshop in which I share ways to relax the body through gentle movements and connecting with a breath. No materials needed, I invite you to sit comfortably and relax. Includes a PDF download.

Valued at $49.00
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Trinket Tag Embellishments

Amanda Trought

Discover 4 techniques to craft beautiful, embellishments that'll elevate your trinket tags and creative projects, no expensive supplies needed.

Valued at $47.00
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Christmas Embroidery Projects

Kasia Jacquot

A Christmas collection in PDF download. Your VIP bonus includes patterns and instructions for an embroidered advent calendar and a set of Christmas tree decorations. Perfect timing to start your handmade Christmas early, with patterns, colours and instructions all included.

Valued at $45.00
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A Seasonal Scroll - Summer Solstice Workshop Recording

Rebekah Johnston

My popular Seasonal Scroll workshop, recorded for the Summer Solstice, explores stitching as a way to notice what is in bloom, reflect on the season, and gather what you wish to carry forward. Includes the workshop recording, comprehensive class notes to prepare materials, and a PDF of the presentation.

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Zine Madness

Kristin Peterson

Have you always wanted to make zines, but maybe weren’t sure how? Or maybe don’t like having to break that white page? Maybe unsure about content, or what to have on or in your zine? I have you covered! Let me walk you through making a zine from getting your paper folded, to breaking the white paper and adding content. Then we will make the cut and fold the paper to make our zine. But, it doesn’t end there……

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Gild That Lily: Embellishing Zwirnknopfe

Kimberly Ligocki

Learn to Gild the Lily: embellish your handmade buttons with embroidery and beads in this video course!

Valued at $40.00
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Cyanotypes in the Classroom: A Guide for K-12 Teachers

Madge Evers

The cyanotype process is a hands-on and unique approach that allows teachers to engage students across content areas. This 3-page PDF is a guide to support teachers and includes suggested pacing and special considerations to successfully incorporate the cyanotype process in the classroom.

Valued at $40.00
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Statement Floral Brooch

Alison Dawson

I’m a Textile Jewellery artist who loves fashion and working with different types of materials and fabrics to see what the varied outcomes will be. Come create a statement floral brooch, using repurposed leather with me! The workshop will include a material list, templates for the creation of the brooch, and accompanying video. 

Valued at $35.00
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Pleating Machines, Fabrics & Improv Smocking

Nichole Vogelsinger

Step inside my studio for an up-close look at the tools, materials and techniques that bring improv smocking to life! In this video, we are diving deep into the textural possibilities of fabric manipulation, going beyond standard stitches to explore how specialized tools can completely transform your process.

Valued at $35.00
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Digital Course: How to Illustrate with Fabric and Thread

Lauren Weber

Join Lauren, as she guides you through the art of illustrating with fabric and thread, using raw edge fusible appliqué and embellishment techniques in her multi-video lesson digital course. Included is a 10 page project design template to help you practice the techniques learned in this course.

Valued at $35.00
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Dotti's Castle Pattern / Workbook

Cass Merrigan | Cake & Ale

Inspired by my Nan’s vintage sewing box, Dotti’s Castle is a house-shaped notions keeper with a clever fabric hinge, so you can lift the roof and sneak a peek inside. With removable drawers, trays and customisable panels, there’s plenty of room for all your sewing treasures - and perhaps a few you don’t actually need.

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Islamic Geometric Paper Embroidery workshop

Clarissa Grandi

In this video tutorial and accompanying workbook, I'll be showing you how to draw and hand-embroider a simple, but very elegant, Islamic star rosette pattern.

Suitable whether you’re a complete beginner or have some prior paper-stitching experience, in this workshop I will be guiding you through each step, from selecting the right materials to mastering the simple drawing and stitching process.

Valued at $30.00
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Mid Century Modern Crayon Tint Patterns

Pattie Klimek

Use your newfound skills in Crayon Tinting to create this Cat inspired by Mid Century Modern designs. This bonus includes a template of the pattern and instructions on how to apply the crayon colors and enhance it with embroidery, along with the crayon colors, embroidery stitches and DMC colors used to make a fun wall hanging or pillow.  This pattern is exclusive to Making Zen VIPs.

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Botanical Beauty Online Class

Amy Maricle

Botanical Beauty is a self-paced recorded video and PDF class where we will play and explore the gorgeous botanical forms that are possible with a bamboo brush and ink. You will respectfully gather some natural inspiration, and then together we will explore leaves, stems, fronds, seed pods, petals, and all sorts of botanical forms to create beautiful, inky botanical paintings.

Valued at $29.00
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Create Molded Clay Buttons

Kira McCoy

In this video you'll learn how to mold and create your own polymer clay buttons for a truly custom mixed-media finish.

Valued at $28.00
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Circular Mending Workshop

Kate Ward | Zen Stitching

In this calming circle mending workshop, you’ll explore the beauty of repairing well-loved textiles with simple, intuitive stitching. Using circles and layers of colour, you’ll transform worn or damaged fabric into something unique and beautiful, while enjoying the slow, meditative rhythm of hand stitching. It’s a wonderful way to embrace imperfection, creativity and the story held within our favourite fabrics.

Valued at $27.00
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Altered Feathers

Lisa Goddard

In this mini course we gather those lost feathers of all shapes and sizes and turn them into unique little pieces of art. I will take you through seven different ways to alter feathers using a variety of mixed media techniques. Suitable for all levels.

Valued at $25.00
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Mounting and Framing Your Artwork

Darcy Hunter

Create a gallery of your own work! Learn how I mount and frame my small artwork to make it ready for hanging on the wall.

Valued at $25.00
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Pocket Templates

Selina Latour

Total of 8 styles of pocket templates, 4 small and 4 large styles!

Valued at $20.00
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 Inspiration Session

Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio

A special bonus for all Making Zen VIP Pass holders. In this selection from The Inspiration Sessions, Deanne discusses the importance of patience and showing up to allow your work to reveal itself. You'll get to watch as she works through the creation of her rug Nine Barns and Spruce.

The Inspiration Sessions will be open for new members in the fall. If you'd like to receive updates, please join the waiting list!

Valued at $20.00
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 3 Easy Ways to Alter Fabric

BB Henry

Easy Ways to Alter Your Fabric — a video demo + printable guide showing you how to print, dye, and paint your own fabric scraps using simple supplies you likely already have on hand.

Valued at $19.00
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Textural Terrarium PDF Embroidery Pattern

Melissa Galbraith

Bring plants to life as you learn 16 hand embroidery stitches in this sampler embroidery pattern from Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ.

Valued at $15.00
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Natural Dyeing with Brown Onion Skins

Ellie Fisher | Elka Textiles

A step-by-step PDF guide to dyeing cotton with brown onion skins, one of the easiest natural dyes to try at home. Covers key terminology, basic equipment, and full instructions for turning an old pillowcase into naturally dyed ribbons using onion skins. No mordant needed.

Valued at $15.00
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Kinusaiga Mini Quilt Blocks Pattern

Donna Davies

Exclusive to Making Zen VIP members, this bonus PDF includes four mini kinusaiga patterns inspired by traditional quilt blocks. Perfect for practising the techniques from the workshop, these printable designs are ideal for creating beautiful miniature pieces to frame or display.

Valued at $12.00
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Mini Macrame Wall Hanging

Isabella Strambio

Learn how to create a beautiful mini macramé wall hanging - a simple and rewarding project to decorate your home or give as a thoughtful gift to someone you love. I especially love making these as housewarming gifts for family and friends who have moved into a new home.

Valued at $10.00
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Family Cloth: Variations

Michelle Hamill

In this mini workshop, I share some of the fun ways I embellish my folded and stitched family cloth keepsakes. The pdf contains a link to an exclusive 35 minute video that demonstrates the stitches I use to add texture and interest to family cloth keepsakes, as well as ideas for other items to make and lots of photos.

Valued at $8.00
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Learn Embroidery with Norwegian Wildflowers

Eva H. Kittelsen

This PDF includes a variety of floral motifs inspired by Norwegian wildflowers, illustrations and explanations for 11 embroidery stitches and guides on which to use where on the florals. You learn how to create different effects by changing the length of stitches, layering and thread thickness.

Valued at $6.00
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Over $3,500.00 USD in total value!

The total value of the VIP Pass, including the incredible speaker gifts, lifetime access to the presentations, audio recordings, transcripts, ebook, and VIP sessions is over $3,500.00 - but you can get it for just $147.00 $97!

 

Get the VIP Pass with ongoing access to ALL workshops and recordings from our Artists
for just $147.00 $97 USD - only until the retreat begins!

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"Thank you so much for the amazing Zen Online Retreat.

The timing was perfect for me and helped me deal with a stressful week. It provided me with so many ideas and encouraged me to make every day. Thank you, I can’t wait to watch everything available on the VIP Pass and find pockets of creativity every day."

- Rachel Irving

Create in Community with Sip & Stitch Live Gatherings

Join us for exclusive, VIP-only workshops happening LIVE each day during retreat week
12 noon and 2pm EST   28 September - 2 October.

Tender Whispers from the Heart: Embroidered Poetry & Prose

Rebecca Devaney


Celebrating the Stitch

Judith Content

Learn about Mixed Media Assemblage

Judy Leshner


Saskia's Stitched Stories

Saskia Wassing

My Journey from Fibre, to Beads, and Back Again!

Anne Marie Desaulniers

 

Bringing Embroidery into my Art Practice

Tali Levine

 

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VIP Only: Make Along with Us!

On Days 2, 4, and 5 of the retreat, we’ll have hour-long making sessions for our VIP members. Come work on your new projects in a group setting!

Click the links below to see what time these events happen in your time zone.

Day Two: 12pm EDT | 1pm ADT
Day Four: 12pm EDT | 1pm ADT
Day Five: 12pm EDT | 1pm ADT

Join us with a VIP Pass!

Give yourself the gift of time and space to truly absorb the inspiration.

Rather than rushing to catch every session before they disappear, the VIP Pass allows you to move at your own pace, without pressure and overwhelm.

Create space in your days for creative nourishment, calm reflection, and meaningful learning, for whenever it suits you.

Whether it’s an early morning with a warm cup of tea or a few quiet moments after dinner, the VIP Pass is here and waiting for you to create on your terms.

This price is only available for a limited time! Normally $147.00, you can get it now for just $97 USD!

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Here's what people love about the VIP Pass

$3,500.00+ worth of exclusive gifts, guides, extended workshops and resources to help you reignite your creativity!

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Normally $147.00 - get it now for $97 USD!

Plus, you get a lifetime of access to ALL these workshops

Valued at over $1,600, these 30+ workshops provide over 15 hours of viewing and making pleasure - you'll be so glad you've got lifetime access to them!

Create Low Waste Projects with...


Boro-Inspired Peekaboo Pouch

Kate Ward

My Peekaboo Pouch is the perfect project for those precious pieces of damaged fabric you just can’t bear to part with. Inspired by Japanese boro and visible mending traditions, you’ll transform worn and well-loved textiles into a beautiful, useful pouch whilst turning the repairs themselves into part of the design.

 Beginner-friendly 


Textile Bauble Bead Necklace

Alison Dawson

Create your one of a kind textile necklace using small fabric pieces that you own.

 Advanced Beginner 

Family Cloth: Stitched Keepsakes

Michelle Hamill

In this workshop, use simple stitches and scraps of precious cloth to make a bookmark or keepsake. This is a great way to remember family, friends and special places, to use up small scraps of fabric, and to spend some time stitching in hand with your favourite fabrics and threads.

 Beginner-friendly 

Designing your EmbroiderMend

Eva H. Kittelsen

You will learn to experiment with placements of embroidery, or other embellishments of your choice, to easily find ways to cover up stains or holes, even when they appear in places we might not want to draw attention to.

 Beginner-friendly 

Hand Stitched
Franken Fabric

BB Henry

This workshop walks through combining thrifted fabric scraps and simple hand and machine stitching to create a one-of-a-kind Franken Fabric - taking small pieces, stitching them up individually, and piecing them together into a textured piece built entirely from what's already on hand.

 Beginner-friendly 

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Embrace Mindfulness and Intuition with...

Traces of Touch: Exploring Layering, Texture and Motif

Rebekah Johnston

Using a hand motif as a starting point, this workshop explores layered cloth, appliqué, faux chenille and hand stitch to create richly textured surfaces. Through playful experimentation with positive and negative space, you'll discover ways to develop a piece that is uniquely your own.

 Beginner-friendly 

Stitching Joy: Adding Whimsy to Your Life With Embroidery

Mollie Johanson

Bring some fun to your days by stitching Joy Notes! Learn how you can use embroidery to infuse your life with more joy, and then spread that joy to others.

 Beginner-friendly 


Crayon Tint Embroidery

Pattie Klimek

How to use regular crayons and embroidery to create beautiful images on fabric for quilts, pillows, and garments.

 Beginner-friendly 

Seven Essential Oils for Artists and Creativity

Kristin Althea O'Connor

Learn more soon!

 Beginner-friendly 

 Knitting Meditation: The Meditation Shawl

Mary Ann Gebhardt

Discover knitting meditation through the simplicity and gentle rhythm of the knit stitch. Beginning with three stitches, increasing each row you’ll create a comforting shawl while cultivating a quiet practice of presence.

 Beginner-friendly 

 

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Make Mixed Media Art with...


Spooky Stone Weaving

Ellie Fisher

Learn how to weave a spooky ghost design on a stone using simple off loom techniques, no loom required! A fun, beginner-friendly project perfect for Halloween decorations, and a great one to do with kids too.

 Beginner-friendly 

 Painting Fabric with Watercolour and Inktense

Darcy Hunter

Experiment with watercolor and Inktense to create beautiful backgrounds and designs for stitching.

 Advanced Beginner 

 

Mixed Media Textile Abstract Landscapes

Lisa Goddard

In my lesson I'll be showing you how to create beautiful abstract landscapes combining charcoal, gesso, watercolours and slow stitching.  Explore how stitching can add definition, depth and distance to a landscape!

 Beginner-friendly 

Mixed Media Trinket Tags: Introduction

Amanda Trought

Create these adorable Mixed Media Trinket Tags from your scrap and slow stitched fabric and adorn with beading and broken jewelry.

 Beginner-friendly 

Draw and Stitch an Alhambra Star Pattern

Clarissa Grandi

Learn to draw and / or paper-stitch a wonderfully versatile geometric star pattern found in the 14th Century Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. This pattern can be used to create unique artworks, to decorate greeting cards and bookmarks, and could be stitched onto fabric too.

 Beginner-friendly 

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Learn New Techniques with...

From Flat to Form: Welcome to 3D EPP!

Cass Merrigan

Join Cass from Cake & Ale as she takes us through the process of creating a small trinket bowl. Using the time honored technique of English Paper Piecing, and tweaking it just a little.  

 Beginner-friendly 

 Zwirnknopfe: The German Dorset Button

Kimberly Ligocki

Learn to make the basic "wagonwheel" German thread button (zwirnknopfe) in three steps. Warning - these tiny thread mandalas are addictive, but not hazardous to your health!

 Intermediate 

Stitching Dimensional Strawberries

Melissa Galbraith

This creative session teaches you how to build luscious stumpwork strawberries using wire, padding, and richly textured embroidery stitches. Fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will show you how simple materials and textured stitches are the foundation to 3D embroidery that you can use again and again for any stumpwork embroidery project.

 Intermediate 

Unpatterned Pleats: Improv Smocking for Rich Textures

Nichole Vogelsinger

In this workshop, we’re tossing out rigid patterns to dive into a free-form, improvisational way to smock. I'll show you how simple stitches can transform fabric scraps into rich, sculptural textures full of touchable depth and dimension.

 Beginner-friendly 


Cyanotypes for Beginners

Madge Evers

Discover the magic of the cyanotype process. We’ll begin with a brief look at the history of the cyanotype process, followed by a demonstration of the tools and techniques used to create these distinctive blue images. 

 Beginner-friendly 

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Create Textile Projects with...

How to Make a Hand Embroidered Landscape Brooch

Lauren Weber

Join Lauren to learn how to make a hand embroidered landscape brooch. In this workshop she'll cover how to sew a sweet landscape and how to mount it into brooch hardware.

 Intermediate 


Embroidered Cuff Bracelet

Kasia Jacquot

A hand-embroidered cuff featuring a Polish folk-art inspired floral design on the outside, and a personal word or phrase stitched on the inside, resting against the wrist.

 Advanced Beginner 


Faux Oil-Cloth Coin Purse

Kira McCoy

Turn cotton fabric into flexible, glossy faux oilcloth using liquid polymer clay, then stitch it into a charming little card case or pouch. 

 Beginner-friendly 

Abstract Textile Seedpods

Kristin Peterson 

This class will focus on creating a molded fabric that will be hand-dyed and hand-stitched into dimensional seedpods. We will play with the whimsy of the fabric folds to create soft organic pods while allowing the tactile nature of the fabrics to blossom. These can be admired as stand alone pieces or added to another piece such as a journal cover or purse.

 Beginner-friendly 

Pocket Workshop

Selina Latour

In this workshop, participants will learn how to add a patch and/or side-seam pocket to their beloved garments. Our aim is to dedicate an afternoon adding this practical element to our clothing - a subtle act of resistance which advocates for gender equality and female empowerment.

 Advanced Beginner 

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Go Beyond Stitching with...

Mini Watercolor Leaves: Botanicals Made Simple

Amy Maricle

I'm so excited you're joining us for the Mini Watercolor Leaves lesson! I've taken some of my favorite leaves from a journal page, based on the Broadhead Arrowleaf plant, and broken them into easy steps, so no matter your art experience, you can dive in and make it your own.

 Beginner-friendly 


Introduction to Kinusaiga

Donna Davies

Discover the relaxing art of kinusaiga by creating a beautiful design inspired by traditional patchwork quilt blocks.   Using fabric, foam board, and simple tools, you'll learn how to tuck colourful fabrics into the design to create a striking no-sew textile artwork that's perfect for framing.

 Beginner-friendly 

 
Macrame Mug Cover

Isabella Strambio

 In this workshop you will learn how to make a cosy macrame mug cover with simple knots. This is the perfect project for beginners, macrame lovers and anyone interested in knotting.

 Beginner-friendly 

 

A Duo of Paper Lanterns

Helen Hiebert

Make A Duo of Paper Lanterns to brighten your space! Practice paper pleating as you create a lovely Tea Light Topper, AND cut clever designs in a Cube Light to let the light through.  

 Advanced Beginner 

The Traditional Rose Coaster

Deanne Fitzpatrick Rug Hooking Studio

The traditional rose was one of my mother's favourite designs. It is an easy and pretty design to hook and it reflects the culture of rug hooking in Atlantic Canada.

 Beginner-friendly 

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"I'm so glad I purchased the VIP package,

as it gives me more time to watch and rewatch videos. I always catch something new I missed the first time. 

- Becky F.

Worried you'll miss viewing your favourite session? Don't be! 

Get VIP Access to watch every workshop at your own pace... so you can savour every workshop and practice while you are learning!

Treat yourself to some creative time to slow down and inject fresh inspiration into your day.

❤ $1,600+ in workshops with early and ongoing access beginning on 14 September, so you can start creating even sooner, and come back and watch any time you need a dose of inspiration.

❤ $1,000+ of value in special gifts from the presenting artists like additional courses, ebooks, templates and patterns so you can dive even deeper with the artists you love.

❤ Captions available in English, French, German, and Spanish

❤ Edited transcripts for each workshop so you don't have to take copious notes

❤ Private podcast of conversations with the artists to listen to whilst you create

❤ The collated Making Zen project eBook so you can spend more time making and less time clicking

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Save $50 on your VIP Pass!

With unlimited access, you can have your own personal mini-retreats all year long!

$3,500.00+ worth of exclusive gifts, guides, extended workshops and resources to help you reignite your creativity!

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