Beginner Needlepoint
New to needlepoint or looking to brush up on the basics? This class is the perfect place to build a strong foundation while creating a fun key fob in your choice of Milan thread colors. Students will learn Continental and Basketweave, when to use each stitch, and the techniques that make stitching easier and more enjoyable. Along the way, we'll cover thread management, starting and ending threads, and other helpful tips every stitcher should know. Every technique is demonstrated live on a large screen so everyone has a front-row view. Each student receives a hand-painted key fob canvas, Milan thread, stretcher bars, and reference cards to take home. Needlepoint should be your happy place. Whether you're a rule follower or prefer to color outside the lines, learning the fundamentals gives you the confidence to stitch in the way that brings you the most joy.
Upcoming Classes:
Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 3–5 PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 5–7 PM
Sunday, October 18,, 2026 | 3–5 PM
Lowcountry Needlepoint · Charleston, SC
Decorative Stitches 101
Build your decorative stitch confidence while learning four versatile stitches and how to use them on a needlepoint canvas. We’ll explore stitch selection, thread choices, stranding, anchoring techniques, and helpful tools and tips that make decorative stitching easier and more successful. Each stitch is demonstrated live on a large screen so you can clearly see the technique from start to finish. Students receive a reference card for each stitch taught in class, with a place to attach their stitched samples for future reference.
Upcoming Classes:
Decorative Stitches 102
Continue building your decorative stitch confidence with four new stitches that introduce additional textures, effects, and applications. This class continues to explore stitch selection, thread choices, stranding, anchoring techniques, helpful tools, and the practical tips that make decorative stitching easier and more successful. You'll gain experience with another mix of open, diagonal, straight, and oblique stitches while learning how to choose the right stitch for different areas of a canvas. Every technique is demonstrated live on a large screen so you can clearly see each stitch from start to finish. Students receive a reference card for each stitch taught in class, providing a place to attach the stitch samples they create in class for future reference. Decorative Stitches I is not required before taking Decorative Stitches II, but it provides a helpful foundation.
Upcoming Classes:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 5–7 PM
Lowcountry Needlepoint · Charleston, SC
Beading Basics
Add a little sparkle to your needlepoint while learning the basics of beading. We’ll cover bead sizes and types, needles and threads, how to securely start and end your thread, and several techniques for attaching beads to canvas. Each technique is demonstrated live on a large screen so you can clearly see the process from start to finish. You’ll have everything you need to practice the techniques and create your own stitched samples, along with reference cards to keep as a resource for future projects.
Upcoming Classes:
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 3-5
Lowcountry Needlepoint · Charleston, SC