Beginner's Hand Embroidery Workshop

with Visiting Artist Aimee Ray

Learn the basics of hand embroidery covering supplies, techniques and a variety of stitches that you can use to embellish clothing, bags, other craft projects, or artwork.

We will practice with provided needle, floss, fabric and embroidery hoops. Develop an easy, relaxing and versatile hobby!

About the presenter

Aimee Ray is an embroidery artist, author, and designer whose work blends a lifelong love of craft, nature, and storytelling. She is the creator of the Doodle Stitching book series and the design brand little dear, where she shares embroidery patterns, sewing projects, and nature-inspired art. Aimee first learned embroidery as a child and returned to it as an adult, finding in it both a meditative practice and a way to connect with other makers. Her whimsical designs celebrate animals, plants, and folk motifs, carrying forward one of the world’s oldest art forms and honoring its tradition as women’s work.

Through her books, business, and workshops, Aimee encourages others to slow down, find calm, and discover joy in handmade art. She is the sole designer and proprietor of little dear, creating projects that transform simple stitches into meaningful works.

During her residency, Aimee will lead workshops that introduce embroidery as both a creative skill and a mindfulness practice. Offerings include Beginner’s Hand Embroidery, where participants learn basic supplies, stitches, and techniques to embellish clothing, bags, or artwork; Hand Embroidery for Kids, a workshop focused on simple stitches for creating original embroidered art; Intro to Slow Stitching, which explores hand sewing as a calming, meditative process; and Felt Mushroom Ornament, where participants sew and embroider whimsical felt mushrooms to make ornaments or pincushions.

All abilities are welcome. For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map and details on accessibility services.

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