{11/7} Beginning Cross-Stitch—the Waldorf Way: Watercolor Bookmark

Class Details

Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Price: $55 per student
Instructors: Jennifer Samuelson and Melissa Mott
Location: Handcraft Revival, 1365 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City
Skill Level: Beginner—no cross-stitch experience needed
Included: Aida cross-stitch fabric cut to bookmark size, felt backing, embroidery floss, a cross-stitch needle, and watercolor materials

Learn the foundations of cross-stitch through a creative, Waldorf-inspired approach that begins with color and design.

Rather than starting with a premade pattern, students will first paint a small watercolor design and then use it as inspiration for a cross-stitched bookmark. We’ll explore how a painted image can be simplified into color and stitches, creating a project that feels personal while introducing the rhythm and structure of counted cross-stitch.

Students will learn how to prepare their fabric, thread a needle, begin and finish their stitching, follow the grid of Aida cloth, and create neat cross-stitches. The finished stitching will be backed with felt to make a beautiful, usable bookmark.

Each student will leave with their handmade bookmark and their original watercolor artwork.

This beginner-friendly class is part of our Handwork—the Waldorf Way series and is a lovely introduction for anyone interested in teaching handwork to children, exploring Waldorf-inspired methods, or simply learning cross-stitch in a thoughtful and creative way.

Note: Depending on each student’s stitching pace, some finishing may need to be completed at home.