Art at the Farm: Embroidered by Nature: Feeling Fly

Embroidered by Nature: Feeling Fly

June 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

$30 per person

Celebrate color, texture, and creativity through hand embroidery in this relaxing, beginner-friendly workshop inspired by birds and nature. In Embroidered by Nature: Feeling Fly, you’ll learn simple stitching and embellishment techniques while creating your own decorative embroidered bird.

What You'll Do

Using your choice of bird template and decorative techniques, you’ll design and embellish a colorful embroidered bird from start to finish. You’ll explore layering fabric, adding texture through seed stitching, and incorporating beads and sequins to bring personality and sparkle to your piece.

With hands-on instruction throughout the workshop, you’ll learn beginner-friendly embroidery techniques while creating a finished decorative artwork mounted in an embroidery hoop and ready to display at home.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with at least one completed embroidered bird and the confidence to continue stitching on your own.

You'll Learn:

• Basic applique techniques

• Seed stitch fundamentals

• Beading and sequin application

• Basics of embroidery design and composition

• Materials information and tips for embroidery success

  
  

What's Included

• Your choice of bird templates

• Fabric

• Embroidery hoop

• Scissors

• Needles and embroidery thread

• Beads and sequins

• Hands-on instruction throughout the workshop

  
  

Who This Workshop Is For

• Beginners with little or no embroidery experience

• Anyone looking for a relaxing, creative outlet

• Craft and textile enthusiasts

• Nature and bird lovers

• Anyone interested in decorative handmade art

  
  

About Your Instructor

Sara Jones is a multi-craft cosplay competitor living in Champaign-Urbana. She works across a wide range of materials and mediums, including 2D and 3D fabrics, EVA foam, paint, LED and motor-driven electronics, painting, and leather.

Sara believes that everyone deserves to find joy in the process of making art rather than focusing on perfection in the final product. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on guidance, clear instruction, and building confidence while encouraging students to trust their own creative instincts.

Event Details

What to Bring: Just your creativity

Experience Level: Beginner-friendly, ages 10+

Takeaway: At least one completed embroidered bird artwork

Location: Prairie Fruits Farm Classroom

4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL

Parking: General parking is available in the gravel lot. ADA parking is located south of the farmhouse. The classroom is in the white building with black trim west of the gardens. Check in at the farm store at the front of the building.

Tickets: $30 per person

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery marketing, social media, and publications. Please notify the photographer if you prefer not to be photographed.