Hand Embroidery

Learn the basic techniques of hand embroidery with an original pattern inspired by the Garden. In this beginner-friendly class you'll learn the basics of hand embroidery. Guided by instructor Cecilia de Botton, you'll embroider a cocktail napkin stitched with an original pattern, the native Beautyberry shrub, inspired by the foliage visible at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. About Cecilia de Botton: Cecilia de Botton comes from a family of makers—knitters, tatters, seamstresses, and crocheters—and has been embroidering since the age of seven. A retired teacher of botany and environmental science, she brings a lifelong love of nature and needlework to her practice. Passionate about embroidery’s power to calm the mind and nourish well-being, Cecilia loves sharing its creative joy with others. All materials will be provided in the included kit. This is a non-refundable class.