Embroidery Social (free): Brand Library & Art Center

A Morning of Creative Connection and Cultural Celebration

Join us every four Saturdays for rejuvenating mornings with , set in some of Los Angeles’ most inspiring locations. This is more than an embroidery gathering—it's a sanctuary where creativity, community, and cultural storytelling come alive through needle and thread. Whether you're just beginning or have been stitching for years, you're invited to bring a project or start something new, and immerse yourself in a circle that nurtures both skill and soul.

Learn more on our new website about this series:https://www.folklounge.com/embroidery-social

Urban SanctuaryBrand Library & Art Center, Glendale CA: White Spanish-colonial towers emerge from lush foliage in this 31-acre cultural enclave at the foot of the Verdugo Mountains. Originally the 1904 mansion of wealthy developer Leslie Brand, this transformed estate has served as a specialized arts library and exhibition space since 1956. Japanese gardens with koi ponds and curved bridges complement the Mediterranean architectural elements, creating trans-cultural dialogues through landscape design. Recital halls fill with chamber music while art galleries showcase emerging talent, fulfilling the property's bequest as a public cultural resource. Trails wind upward from manicured grounds into chaparral-covered slopes, offering both refinement and wilderness within a single visit. This multifaceted retreat embodies California's embrace of global influences—a place where diverse artistic traditions converge to inspire new creative expressions. We meet in the middle of the central staircase towards the shade of the hill and the trees.✥✥✥ "Every stitch carries a whisper from the past, a light from the future. I created this series to connect generations through shared spaces where we can learn, create, and celebrate together. With roots in Armenian and Russian culture, I’m drawn to the language of ornament—and when I started embroidery, I knew it would be far more joyful as a collective experience." — Shagoh, Founder

Threads Of LegacyBorn in Vladivostok, Russia, Shagoh is of Armenian and Russian heritage and has traveled the West Coast from Seattle to Los Angeles. With a background in luxury fashion, wearables, and human-computer interaction, she is a seasoned multidisciplinary design leader, blending creativity and innovation with global teams. Her artistry spans textile arts, leatherwork, painting, and illustration, grounded in her MFA in Human-Computer Interaction (California College of the Arts) and a Fashion Design degree (Oregon State University).As the founder of Folk Lounge, Shagoh is dedicated to uniting people through the exploration of ornamentation and sacred symbolism across cultures. A trained facilitator, she is passionate about fostering community, collaboration, healing, and shared learning.

✥✥✥ "There are days when I think there is some huge great tapestry of a plan out there and we're all woven into it - this fabulous, complex pattern of life and death, full of recurring motifs and waves of color, and we're each one tiny thread in the weave.”― Jane Johnson

By purchasing a ticket or attending any event hosted by Folk Lounge at any of the locations or venues, you acknowledge and agree to the participation agreement terms and weaving belonging guidelines on our website: https://www.folklounge.com/embroidery-social

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Brand Library & Art Center (Next To The Main Staircase), 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, United States