Embroidered Gem Cocktail Napkins
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Join us at Ward Eight, a cocktail bar in Evanston, for an embroidery workshop! Embroidery, the art of using thread to embellish fabric, has come back in unique and fresh new ways and we'll look at a few artists who constantly inspire me while we stitch! You'll learn the super popular and fab satin stitch so you can fill in these sweet pre-printed gems. You'll leave with a pair of cocktail napkins and the itch to keep on stitchin'!
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ABOUT THE VENUE
Ward Eight is a quaint cocktail bar that focuses on creating classic, pre-prohibition cocktails while maintaining a comfortable approach in a neighborhood setting. The bartenders are fabulous and make you feel right at home and the crowd is full of regulars and the friendliest people in town! The food is just as incredible as the cocktails and they feature daily specials and a variety of food from cheese & charcuterie to empanadas.
All ages welcome
Cancellation Policy
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.