Plant Embroidery + Cocktail @ CHOP SHOP

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5.0 | 1 review

ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Join us at Chop Shop for an embroidery workshop. Like a delicious sandwich you might get at Chop Shop, I'll be serving you my plant themed embroidery kit open-faced and out of the box! These kits are totally meant for beginners to do on your own at home, but if you'd like some live instruction, making with others, AND a cocktail, join us! You'll get three pieces of custom designed, pre-printed fabric so all you have to do is choose your colors and fill in the shapes. We'll talk about ways to get images onto fabric, various stitches, and other resources so you leave ready to tackle any and all embroidery projects! 


We're pairing this plant-themed workshop with a Green Thumb cocktail and caprese skewers and the whole Chop Shop menu is available if you want to order a little more. 


WHAT YOU GET



  • A needle and starter set of threads

  • Three hoops

  • Three pieces of fabric with printed plants

  • One cocktail- The Green Thumb (gin, elderflower liqueur, prosecco, mint sprig)

  • Caprese skewers

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What You Can Expect From This Experience
  • Embroidered Plants
  • Cocktails
  • Caprese skewers
Cancellation Policy
Location

MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Joslyn Villalpando

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My name is Joslyn Villalpando and I am a working artist and art educator in Chicago. After studying fine art and art education at the University of Cincinnati, I spent 7 years teaching elementary art. While teaching, I completed my master's degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), studying the impact of craft and fiber art on art education. My small research group of young participants grew into a little community while learning to weave, sew, embroider, and dye; sharing the stories, memories, thoughts, and ideas that arise when creating together.

After witnessing the beautiful community that is built when creating with friends, I first began holding craft and cocktail parties to spread my love of the handmade with my favorite people. We gathered to learn how to block print to make valentines or embroider to create holiday ornaments- each craft accompanied by a featured batch cocktail and treats, of course. Inspired by the old sewing circles and expanding on the theme of intimate, creative social gatherings, I am moving these parties from my tiny Chicago condo and hosting craft events at some of Chicago's most beloved bars, restaurants, coffee houses, boutiques, and cupcake shops. I love utilizing classic, traditional art/craft processes such as; weaving, embroidery, printmaking, and watercolor, and putting a contemporary spin on them to bring you a unique learning experience.

There's nothing better than gathering with others to make something by hand, learning skills and processes that can be used again and again. At each J.Villa gathering, you will experience a thoughtfully curated event in an inspiring space, hand selected and/or handmade art materials, and enthusiastic guidance through the craft process.

EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

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    Cindy G.
    Reviewed on 12/15/17

    I been wanting to do this type of class for a very long time. Dabble made it possible and affordable. We had a nice small group and our teacher was very knowledgeable and the kit she gave us was amazing. This class has inspired me to continue doing embroidery!

    I been wanting to do this type of class for a very long time. Dabble made it possible and affordable. We had a nice small group and our teacher was very knowledgeable and the kit she gave us was amazing. This class has inspired me to continue doing embroidery!

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