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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7-Week Adult Wheel Course

Our All Levels wheel courses are perfect for students ranging from beginners to potters who have spent substantial time on the wheel. This course’s projects will be sourced by the interests of the class. This class can be taken multiple times. Our multi-week courses meet once weekly for 2 hours of instruction and include unlimited

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Family Art Day

Bring the whole family for a fun, creative afternoon at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Family Art Day is a completely free, all-ages event designed to get everyone making art together. Enjoy our monthly make & take art activity—perfect for budding artists of all ages. Explore the Museum, try out new materials,

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Intro to Crochet

Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! This class is a perfect introduction for students who have an interest in learning crochet. We’ll establish a strong foundation holding a crochet hook, chain stitch, single stitch, double stitch, and making a magical circle. We will show you demos and help you through

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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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