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DIY Embroidery Basics

beginner stitches and techniques for Adults
2026-01-28 18:00:00 2026-01-28 19:00:00 America/New_York DIY Embroidery Basics Join us for a creative beginner-friendly class where attendees will learn step-by-step how to make fundamental embroidery stitches James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, January 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-28 18:00:00 2026-01-28 19:00:00 America/New_York DIY Embroidery Basics Join us for a creative beginner-friendly class where attendees will learn step-by-step how to make fundamental embroidery stitches James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us for a creative beginner-friendly class where attendees will learn step-by-step how to make fundamental embroidery stitches

It's the New Year which means resolutions and trying something new! Join us for a creative beginner-friendly class where attendees will each be given a stitch kit. The librarians will provide step-by-step instructions on how to make each stitch, which will provide the foundation to embroidery. 

🧵 Supplies are limited so be sure to register and save a seat! 🪡

ADULTS ONLY PLEASE

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Thread | Stitch | Fibre Arts | Embroidery | Embroider | Beginner | Alex250 |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
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Tue, Nov 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Sat, Nov 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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