About this Event
Register for one session or join us for the full series at a 10% discount by entering and applying the code SUNSHINE10 when registering for your first workshop!
Looking to enter the world of embroidery but don’t know where to start? Cross-stitch is a fun, easy to learn, and relaxing method comprised of X-shaped stitches on Aida or linen fabric. Whether you bring friends, a partner, or come solo, you’ll be sure to fall in love with this centuries-old stitching method.
16+ | All materials are provided. | No experience required
Cozy Connections is part of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s Sunshine Studio Series, a welcoming, creative, and social space where community members 16+ are invited to gather, connect, and explore their creativity through a series of guided beginner-friendly activities.
Designed for students, emerging professionals, and anyone looking to connect with others while exploring new artmaking techniques and materials. Each workshop offers an opportunity to learn something new and enjoy an evening of creativity and conversation!
This workshop is facilitated by Leah Orellana-Banning (she/they), the Exhibitions & Programs Associate at the Art Gallery of Guelph. In this position, she develops and delivers accessible educational programming and interpretive tools that connect diverse audiences to contemporary art and ideas. As the founder of the Sunshine Studio Series, she continues to explore how tactile, skill-based learning can be integrated into the public realm, creating space for meaningful dialogue between the institution and the diverse audiences it serves. Leah holds a BA in Art History with minors in Museum Studies and Arts Management from the University of Guelph.
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Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
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