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2 Classrooms - Scroll down for more classes! Franklin Room
Williamson Room
Friday 12:00
noon-12:45 pm Friday 1:00 pm-1:45 pm Friday 2:00 pm-2:45 pm
Friday March 1, 2024 ClassesFriday 8:00-8:45 amSummer in a BoxTeacher: Terri Pittman, For The Stitcher’s Soul Hosted by: Ezia Gladstone New York Dreamer Needleworks Class Description: Terri Pittman will be working with Ezia Gladstone of New York Dreamer Needleworks to teach a finishing class for one of her New Designs—Summer in a Box! There will be kits available in Ezia’s suite for purchase during the show. She will also be taking pre-orders and retailers can purchase from For The Stitcher's Soul after the show as well. Location: Williamson Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $40 includes wholesale kit. To Register: Email FortheStitchersSoul@gmail.com
Friday 8:00-8:45 amSewing PouchTeacher: Marie Claude Picon- Les Secrets de Marie Class Description: Join me for a fun class…How to very quickly make your own sewing pouch with a special French touch. Made from a wooden base covered with fabrics, and embellished with lace, wool, and buttons. No experience required, all materials will be included. Location: Franklin Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $25. To Register: Email marieclaudepicon@icloud.com
Friday 9:00-9:45 amHow to increase sales through effective shop organization Part One - shop layout, inventory best practices, and customer serviceTeachers: Susan Winter and Oliver Puckett Class Description: This class will cover organization strategies for both brick and mortar and online shops. You'll learn tips and techniques for effective shop layouts, best practices for managing your inventory, and general customer service. Location: Franklin Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $35. Limit of two attendees per shop. To Register: Email info@firepoppies.com
Friday 9:00-9:45 amYoung and the Restless—Attracting Younger Craft CraversTeacher: Alla Blanca, Orimono Imports Class Description: Alla will incorporate Japanese kogin stitching into the topic of attracting new/younger stitchers. Location: Williamson Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: Free. To Register: Email
alla.orimonoimports@gmail.com
Friday 10:00-10:45 am4-Seasons NeedlebookTeacher: Liezbeth Gottschall, Thistles Class Description: Teach
your customers to play with hand dyed threads to get the best effect,
stitching this pretty little needlebook. The kit contains all necessary
materials (Zweigart linen, hand dyed threads, wool felt and lace) to
make the needlebook. In the class you will also get the teachers handout
with the instructions to organize the class for your own customers. Location: Franklin Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $25 To Register: Email thistles@thistles.nl
Friday 10:00-10:45 amFine Silver Needlework AccoutrementsTeacher: Michelle Arsenault, Stitching Pretty Class Description: This is a sampling of what I can teach your customers in your store/retreat - You will be treated to an introduction of the Fine Silver Fun! I can bring to you an all inclusive, singular awesome event! I bring all supplies, all tools, all the equipment necessary for the class to create their very own silver accoutrements! No experience required - just enthusiasm and time set aside to play! This class/intro will give you a look see, your very own silver piece or 2 and a chance to get all the answers - see just how you can bring the excitement to your customers! Location: Williamson Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $65 To Register: Email micheleink@aol.com
Friday 11:00-11:45 amTeacher: Pam Lewis, Praiseworthy Stitches Class Description: This is
a finishing class for a kit that I am releasing at the Nashville
Needlework Market. It is called Petite Quaker Drum. All materials will
be included. Location: Williamson Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $25 To Register: Email praiseworthystch@bellsouth.net
Friday 11:00-11:45 amSee How They RunTeachers: Class Description: Join
Linda and Lois for another fun-filled class with a whimsical new Erica
Michaels’ design - cuteness overload! This block finish has a very
special top treatment, and we’ll also review a simple alternate method
of showing off this fun project. Location: Franklin Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $35 To Register: Email: emstitch@charter.net
Friday 12:00 noon-12:45 pmPincushion SquirrelTeacher: Nicoletta Farrauto, Nikyscreations Class Description: Recycle cardboard to make a special pincushion to keep in your stitching studio. Easy and quick to make, useful and beautiful. You cannot miss it in your stitching basket. Kit contains: linen, fabric, recycled cardboard, chenille and trim for the finishing. Location: Franklin Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $25 To Register: Email: nicoletta.farrauto@aol.com
Friday 12:00 noon-12:45 pmMixing it UpTeacher: Amy McClellan, Under the Garden Moon Class Description: Come and learn some fun ideas to mix up your cross stitch! Amy will show you many ideas to add different mediums and textures to your floss and linen by adding varieties of threads, fabrics and textures. You will also see some finishing techniques and kitting suggestions. Location: Williamson Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $25 To Register: Email underthegardenmoon@gmail.com
Friday 2:00 pm-2:45 pmFrench Purse ReproductionTeacher: Isabella Abbiati, The Primitive Hare Class Description: Collectible reproduction of 1820's French Purse. Originally embroidered using satin, stem, knot and couching stitches on plain weave moiré, I’ll convert to cross stitch on 30ct linen (maybe with a cat instead of the dog). Location: Franklin Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $35 To Register: email: ilfiloincantato@hotmail.com
Friday 2:00 pm- 2:45 pmTeacher's Meet & Greet (right after the Retailer's Meeting on Friday)
Teachers will be on hand to showcase their future
teaching projects and speak with you one-on-one prior to the rush of
Market. This is a great way to get a jump start for your store's
calendar of events! • Nicoletta Farrauto, Nikyscreations • Amy McClellan, Under the Garden Moon • Kathleen Littleton, Cross Stitch Antiques • Sharon Verbos, The Purple Thread • Caroline Seldon, Haystack Stitching • Emily Hennessy, Love You More • Linda Vinson, Needlemade Designs • Janis Note, Noteworthy Needle • Marie-Claude Picon, Les secrets De Marie • Robin Laukhuf, Olde Willow Stitchery Design 4 more spots available! Location: Meets on the 2nd floor in the Williamson Room (shortly after the Retailer's Meeting). No need to Register. Just show up! Price: FREE Friday 3:00 pm-3:45 pmElegant Flowers sewing boxTeacher: Simona Bussiglieri, Mani di Donna designer Class Description: A finishing class where Simona will explain all the steps to make this new round sewing box with a drawer where a pincushion will be inserted. The sewing box will also contain other smalls that will be finish during the class. Kit contains all the finishing materials: cotton fabric, precut cardboard and skiertex, dot felt, and metal cup for the cover. Location: Williamson Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $35 To Register: Email Info@manididonna.it
Friday 3:00 pm-3:45 pmHow to increase sales through effective shop organization Part Two - how to effectively manage your shop orders, special orders, and shipping processes.Teachers: Susan Winter and Oliver Puckett Class Description: This class will cover organization strategies for both brick and mortar and online shops. You'll learn tips and techniques in managing your general ordering procedures, special orders, and how to streamline your shipping processes. Location: Franklin Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: Price is $35 per person. Limit of two attendees per shop. To Register: Email info@firepoppies.com
Saturday March 2, 2024 ClassesSaturday 2:00-2:45 pmLoose Ends: Finishing Projects Loved Ones Left BehindTeacher: Gary Sligh, Gary Lee Sligh Fabric Arts Class Description: This session would provide an overview of a nationwide charity which connects fiber artists and families to complete projects begun by their precious loved ones. Location: Franklin Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: No charge informational session To Register: Just show up. No registration necessary.
Sunday March 3, 2024 ClassesSunday 1:00-1:45 pmSocial Media MarketingTeacher: Laura Morillo, Riverview Stitching Class Description: Not sure what to post about? How to create posts and when to post them? Come to class and learn about the marketing funnel and how to apply it to your business! Location: Franklin Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $25 To Register: Email hello@riverviewstitching.com Sunday 2:00-2:45 pmAdvertising on GoogleTeacher: Laura Morillo, Riverview Stitching Class Description: Want to advertise on google? Come learn how to make effective ads! Location: Franklin Room, 2nd Floor Class Price: $25 To Register: Email hello@riverviewstitching.com
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