Embroidery: Introductory Stitches to Sew a Portrait

Using a spectrum of basic to more involved sculptural stitches, practice on an embroidery hoop and guided sewable patterns. All ages Experience a portable lesson in a variety of important embroidery stitches. Create a sampler book using sewable tutorials and practice on an embroidery hoop. We will sew in Studio 16, tour the pier, and

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Image Par Image Collage Workshop

Join artist Natasha Guy for a workshop that will use collage as a way to explore historical images. 2026 marks not just the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but also the 200th anniversary of photography. In honor of these celebrations, participants will use historical images from the Print and Picture Collection to compose

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Free First Friday: Paint with Plants

All materials included: small canvas and easel, and plant based paints made on the Delaware River Waterfront from local plants. Bonnie MacAllister is a third year Resident Artist at Cherry Street Pier. Her studio practice involves interactive collaborative workshops demonstrating her studio practice of embroidery, felting, natural dyeing, and recycled textiles. Her embroidery has been

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