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Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30a - 3:30p *Closed Sunday, Monday
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Quick Links to Teacher Classes:
Laura Taylor - Techniques w/ beads, ribbon, applique, embellishments, and composite stitches
Robin King - Stitch Guides and/or Help Sessions (2021 Class is full, now booking for 2022 Robin King classes)
Mark Craddock - Beading 101, "Custom Initial" Ribbon 101
Holly Underwood - Bargello Basics and 4-Way Bargello
Needlepoint 101
Needlepoint Finishing
Laura Taylor - Techniques w/ beads, ribbon, applique, embellishments, and composite stitches
Robin King - Stitch Guides and/or Help Sessions (2021 Class is full, now booking for 2022 Robin King classes)
Mark Craddock - Beading 101, "Custom Initial" Ribbon 101
Holly Underwood - Bargello Basics and 4-Way Bargello
Needlepoint 101
Needlepoint Finishing
Laura Taylor is a nationally known needlepoint instructor who has pivoted her weekly Stitch Development classes, project workshops, and one-of-a-kind events to teaching at a distance from her home in Southern California. Once a skeptic herself, Laura has found the Zoom platform to be surprisingly effective and rewarding for giving up close and personal instruction.
Laura’s classes are always informative and productive with just the right amount of fun. She collaborates with each student with patience and creativity to encourage them to stretch and discover their personal best, making the most of each unique canvas.
Laura is proud to call Aristeia Needlepoint her home base shop. She looks forward to reinventing her teaching schedule to allow her to return to her local students, her travels to teach at shops across the country, and continuing with virtual classes online.
Laura’s classes are always informative and productive with just the right amount of fun. She collaborates with each student with patience and creativity to encourage them to stretch and discover their personal best, making the most of each unique canvas.
Laura is proud to call Aristeia Needlepoint her home base shop. She looks forward to reinventing her teaching schedule to allow her to return to her local students, her travels to teach at shops across the country, and continuing with virtual classes online.
Join Laura Taylor at The Nimble Needle
NEW CLASS FROM LAURA
Laura will be teaching this class for the first time and as a result, the class model below is still a work in progress. Laura will guide you in exploring a variety of techniques with beads, ribbon, applique, embellishments, and composites stitches using a variety of fibers and ribbons. Laura will be teaching this class by Zoom. You can be in the shop for the class watching where we will have employees that can assist you if needed or you can be at home on Zoom on your own device. Because of the Zoom nature of this class, you can really join us from anywhere in the country.
Call the shop for pricing and to sign up - (404) 843-8687
Saturday, November 13, 2021 10AM - 4PM
Saturday, November 14, 2021 10AM - 4PM
Monday, November 15, 2021 10AM - 4PM
Saturday, November 14, 2021 10AM - 4PM
Monday, November 15, 2021 10AM - 4PM
(Class Canvas by Sue Spargo Designs on 13 mesh)
At long last, after a year and a half hiatus due to the pandemic, Robin King returns to The Nimble Needle and we are excited to have her back. Robin writes a limited number of Stitch Guides on a first come first serve basis. If you want a Robin King stitch guide, sign up early as these spots go quickly.
2021 Classes are FULL
Saturday, October 23, 2021 9AM - 3PM
Saturday, October 24, 2021 9AM - 3PM
Monday, October 25, 2021 9AM - 3PM
Stitch Guides and/or Help Sessions
Lunch will be provided.
Dates for 2022 - April 23,24,25 and October 8,9,10
2022 dates are now booking
Call the shop for pricing and to sign up - (404) 843-8687
Mark Craddock at The Nimble Needle
Mark Craddock originally learned needlepoint from his grandmothers. As an adult, he got serious and began traveling and taking classes. He has taught in Atlanta, Texas, New York, Augusta, Nashville, Charleston and will be teaching many other places across the country over the Summer. Mark has also been teaching as a band director for 27 years. We are pleased to have him teaching at his home base shop The Nimble Needle.
Mark Craddock is teaching
Beading 101
Saturday, July 24, 2021 - 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, July 24, 2021 - 2:00pm - 6:00pm
You will learn the basics of beading including how to sew on individual, lines, and groups of beads, how to lasso bead, basket weave or "Don Lynch" beading, and brick stitch beading. Mark will also show you how to do beading in your composite stitches.
Call the Shop for details and to sign up.
Hurry... space is limited.
Hurry... space is limited.
(404) 843-8687
Mark Craddock is teaching
"Custom Initial" Ribbon 101
Sunday, July 25, 2021 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday, July 25, 2021 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Custom initial - everyone picks their own letter. You will learn the basics of ribbon embroidery
and many different flowers and leaf stitches.
Call the Shop for details and to sign up.
Hurry... space is limited.
and many different flowers and leaf stitches.
Call the Shop for details and to sign up.
Hurry... space is limited.
(404) 843-8687
Sunday, August 1, 2021 - 1:00pm-5:00pm
In this class, students will explore bargello patterns and the process for developing designs in both straight-line bargello stitching and 4-way bargello canvases. The class project can be finished into ornaments, coasters, or framed pieces. We will also cover shading of colors, laying fibers, and the history of bargello needlepoint.
Call the Shop for details and to sign up.
(404) 843-8687
"101" Needlepoint Basics
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Sign up by July 18, 2021
1 PM - 4 PM
This is a 2-part class.
Learn the Basketweave stitch along with 10 novelty stitches using 10 different threads. The canvas is a custom-painted sampler canvas personalized with the initial of your choice. Select from 6 different colorways. This is a fun and instructional piece which can be finished into a pillow, appliquéd on a Tote bag, made into a sign, or framed.
Call the Shop for details and to sign up.
Space is limited.
(404) 843-8687
Needlepoint Finishing
Monday August 23
1:30 - 5:30
Monday, September 13, 2021
1:30PM - 5:30PM
Sunday, October 31, 2021
1PM - 5PM
Learn how to finish your own ornament at The Nimble Needle.
Bring your completed canvas (round or square ornaments only) and suitable backing fabric (not upholstery weight) to class. We will walk you through the step-by-step finishing process to create your very own completed ornament.
Hand Sewing experience recommended.
Call the shop for details and to sign-up.
(404) 843-8687
"101" Needlepoint Basics
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Sign up by July 18, 2021
1 PM - 4 PM
This is a 2-part class.
Learn the Basketweave stitch along with 10 novelty stitches using 10 different threads. The canvas is a custom-painted sampler canvas personalized with the initial of your choice. Select from 6 different colorways. This is a fun and instructional piece which can be finished into a pillow, appliquéd on a Tote bag, made into a sign, or framed.
Call the Shop for details and to sign up.
Space is limited.
(404) 843-8687
Needlepoint Finishing
Monday August 23
1:30 - 5:30
Monday, September 13, 2021
1:30PM - 5:30PM
Sunday, October 31, 2021
1PM - 5PM
Learn how to finish your own ornament at The Nimble Needle.
Bring your completed canvas (round or square ornaments only) and suitable backing fabric (not upholstery weight) to class. We will walk you through the step-by-step finishing process to create your very own completed ornament.
Hand Sewing experience recommended.
Call the shop for details and to sign-up.
(404) 843-8687