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After 2 very successful classes Adriana taught here in 2024, she is returning with 2 new embroidery classes! Adriana (or Miga de Pan) is a well known embroidery artist and one of our absolute favorites. Traveling from Argentina, we are delighted to welcome her again and she will be teaching exclusively in the Netherlands at Cross & Woods. This is a unique opportunity to meet her (again) in person and learn from the artist herself!
Don't miss the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic world of embroidery with Adriana Torres, renowned Argentine artist and specialist in letter design.
Adriana travels the world sharing her vast teaching experience and knowledge in the art of embroidery.
If you love embroidery but don't know what to design or feel blocked when it's time to embroider, this workshop is for you!
Whether you're an expert stitcher or have never held a needle in your life, this class could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Through a fun game, Adriana will guide you to create your own sweater-chair, reframing any insecurity as an energy that guides your creativity and imagination.
In this 5-hour workshop, you will learn a bunch of embroidery stitches, including brand new ones like the Argentinian Knots and Picot, which Adriana, who is coming all the way from Argentina, will share for the first time on this tour through Europe, America, and Asia.
The workshop includes fabric, threads, needles, and a handmade booklet with all the stitches.
During this very special session, you will have the first-of-its-kind opportunity to embroider your own version of Adriana’s renowned sweater-chair while joyfully immersing yourself in the creative process.
Materials included are pre-stamped fabric with the alphabet design, threads, needles, and a booklet with all the stitches.
ABOUT THE CLASS
For this class all the materials are included, but you are more than welcome to bring your own materials or buy other materials before the class starts. Materials included are the pre-stamped fabric with the alphabet design, threads, needles, and a booklet with all the stitches. In case you’d like to use a hoop, we have these available for you to borrow during the class.
During the class you will receive a 20% discount on all items related to the class.*
Skill level: this is open for all skill levels including beginner stitchers. No previous knowledge is required.
Language: English (Dutch speaking staff is present)
The class takes approximately 5 hours, with a 30 minute break for lunch (booked separately).
We’ll provide you with plenty of tea, coffee, biscuits and savory snacks. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your class starts.
Min/Max participants: 8/16
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Adriana Torres, artist, illustrator and founder of Miga de Pan has studied architecture and graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires. Her collection was distinguished with the Seal of Good Design, an official distinction awarded by the Ministry of Industry to the national industry products that stands for innovation, for its commitment to local production, by its position in the market and its quality design.
Her label was selected by Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be part of the national pavilions at 100% Design London, Maison & Object Paris, and Pitti Bimbo in Italy representing Argentine design.
She received the first prize in the national contest of artisans organized by the “National Fund for the Arts”, which is part of the Cultural National Secretary of Argentina in the category "Contemporary Textil Doll Making".
Adriana has taught several embroidery workshops worldwide: Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, Bilbao, La Coruña, Sevilla, Mallorca, Paris (at the Argentine Embassy), Berlin, London, Devon, Zürich, City of México, Boulder (Colorado), Santa Monica (California) and Philadelphia (at Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters HQ).
She participated with her embroidery artworks at several collective art exhibitions in Buenos Aires, Paris and Leipzig.
Her work was published by Thames and Hudson in “The New Artisans”; DPI magazine (Taiwan); Super Handmade (China), Stich•illo by Uppercase (Canada); Frankie (Australia), Selvedge (UK) and was the cover of Embroidery Magazine (United Kingdom).
Her embroideries are currently available at Mar Dulce gallery in Palermo, Buenos Aires.
GOOD TO KNOW
We offer an automatic discount of 10% if you book both classes in one order. Discount will apply automatically when checking out.
Both in The Forest Alphabet and Play & Stitch, students will acquire proficiency in identical embroidery techniques, including Colcha stitch, Towel stitch, Quaker stitch, Argentinian knot and square knot, and Argentinian Picot, among others. Despite this, the thematic content and the pedagogical approach to these techniques diverge entirely.
These classes were conceived as a two-day creative retreat and are intended to be complementary. It is, however, possible to enroll in either one individually.
Each workshop is a complete class and is suitable for all, from beginners to experienced stitchers who wish to take their needlework to the next level.
Cancellation Policy:
Our courses and workshops are non-refundable. If you for any reason or unforeseen circumstances cannot attend a class or workshop please get in touch with us as soon as possible.
*Excluded are all sale items, books, patterns and gift cards.
