Embroidered Photography

Name: Embroidered Photography
Start: 2026-02-17 00:00:00
End: 2026-06-28 00:00:00
Location: Maker Room

Transform striking images of Sonoma County from Chef Charlie Palmer’s new book Wineland, photographed by Emma Kruch, through the art of embroidered embellishment. Join artist Robert Mahar to learn foundational embroidery techniques and essential stitches while working directly on photographs custom printed onto linen-cotton canvas. Using color, texture, and thread, you’ll create one-of-a-kind, wall-ready artworks that reimagine Wine Country landscapes through a unique blend of photography and needlework.

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Reimagine Photo Memories

Embroidered Photography

Transform striking images of Sonoma County from Chef Charlie Palmer’s new book Wineland, photographed by Emma Kruch, through the art of embroidered embellishment. Join artist Robert Mahar to learn foundational embroidery techniques and essential stitches while working directly on photographs custom printed onto linen-cotton canvas. Using color, texture, and thread, you’ll create one-of-a-kind, wall-ready artworks that reimagine Wine Country landscapes through a unique blend of photography and needlework.

Features

Learn core embroidery basics and essential stitches with artist Robert Mahar applied to photographic imagery.
Work with custom sampler depicting 10 photographs straight from Chef Charlie Palmer's new book, Wineland, 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.
Meet and greet with Wineland's photographer Emma Kruch, alongside artist, 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.