About this Event
Winter can feel long, especially when you’re crafting alone.
Beat the Blues brings makers together for a morning of hands-on workshops followed by open stitching, yarn shopping, and time to connect with the local fiber community.
Come learn something new, stay to stitch, browse thoughtfully curated yarn, or simply spend a few hours making alongside others.
10:00–11:00 AM
Mini Workshops (Embroidery or Crochet)
Workshop tickets are required for the 10:00–11:00 AM sessions. Please choose one workshop, as they run concurrently.
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Open Stitch + Shop
After the workshops, stay for open stitch time — bring a WIP, start something new, or just settle in and craft alongside others.
During open stitch hours, you can:
- Shop a thoughtfully curated selection of yarns designed to mix everyday bases with hand-dyed and hand-spun fibers
- Browse handmade goods from local fiber artists
- Relax, stitch, and connect with the fiber community
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Embroidery Workshop: Pride Flag Stitch Sampler (Beginner)
Host: StitchWorker
Info: Learn foundational embroidery stitches while creating an embroidered Pride flag sampler. Beginner-friendly and relaxed.
Stitches taught:
Stem, split, chain, and backstitch
$60 • All materials provided.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Crochet Workshop: Single Crochet Variations (Advanced Beginner)
Host: yarnth3ory
Info: Explore textured variations of the single crochet stitch in this skill-building workshop.
Techniques taught:
Crochet cross stitch, waistcoat stitch, and herringbone single crochet
$50 • Practice materials provided. Bring your own DK-weight yarn or purchase yarn the day of the class.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Open Stitch + Shop (Free, drop-in)
Info: Open Stitch + Shop is free to attend and open to all — registration is optional but encouraged to help us plan.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Steele Group Sotheby's International Realty, 1531 West Main Street, Richmond, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 60.00
