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Embroidered Photography

Re-imagine the family photo album and learn to transform classic black & white photographic images with colorful embroidered embellishments. Join artist Robert Mahar in learning core embroidery basics and essential stitches applied to vintage photographs custom printed onto linen cotton canvas. Turn your photo archive into wall-ready works of art through this unique needlework approach.
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Reimagine Photo Memories
Embroidered Photography
Re-imagine the family photo album and learn to transform classic black & white photographic images with colorful embroidered embellishments. Join artist Robert Mahar in learning core embroidery basics and essential stitches applied to vintage photographs custom printed onto linen cotton canvas. Turn your photo archive into wall-ready works of art through this unique needlework approach.

Features

  • Learn core embroidery basics and essential stitches with artist Robert Mahar applied to photographic imagery.

  • Work with custom sampler depicting 10 vintage photographs plus practice fabric and complete embroidery kit.

  • Discover how to have your own images printed on fabric for future projects, turning photos into art.

  • Appellation's chef crafted seasonal bites and local Sonoma County wines will be shared.

Robert Mahar
Featured Local Artist
Robert Mahar
Artist & Educator
Robert Mahar is a California-based artist and educator who teaches thoughtfully researched and developed hands-on projects based in historical craft traditions. He’s also a proud contestant alumnus, and subsequent associate producer, on NBC’s crafting competition show Making It with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. With an education in studio arts and art history, he has worked in a variety of creative fields including 13 years as an appraiser of modern and contemporary art.

Testimonials

"The instructor was clear and creative. It was so relaxing!" - Cathy L.
"A great 2 hours with my daughter, we loved to make cookies together." - Jennifer G.
"We learned something new and now appreciate it." - Carrie M.
"Everyone was so friendly and I met some new ladies. Thank you so much for the special time!" – Marilys G.
"I loved the people, experience, atmosphere and learning." - Diane B.
"Very straight forward step-by-step directions, clear and concise. Lots of support and encouragement." - Renee L.