Art at the Farm: Embroidered by Nature: Spotted in Nature

Embroidered by Nature: Spotted in Nature

June 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

$30 per person

Celebrate the tiny wonders of the natural world in this relaxing, beginner-friendly embroidery workshop inspired by ladybugs and dimensional textile art. In Embroidered by Nature: Spotted in Nature, you’ll learn simple hand embroidery and beginner wire-working techniques while creating your own 3D stumpwork ladybug.

What You'll Do

Using your choice of colors and decorative details, you’ll construct and embroider a dimensional stumpwork ladybug from start to finish. You’ll learn how to shape and structure your embroidery using beginner-friendly wire work, create smooth satin-stitched surfaces, and add beaded legs for texture and movement.

With hands-on instruction throughout the workshop, you’ll build confidence in foundational 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 ladybug and the skills to continue exploring dimensional embroidery on your own.

You'll Learn:

• Basic satin stitch techniques

• Beginner wire-working methods for stumpwork embroidery

• Basic beading techniques for dimensional details

• Basics of embroidery design and composition

• Materials information and tips for embroidery success

What's Included

• Fabric

• Embroidery hoop

• Scissors

• Needles and embroidery thread

• Wire

• Beads

• 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 insect art 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 stumpwork ladybug

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.