embroidery workshop - august 20-11am - chicago at indigo and violet studio + mydecorify + apna ghar logos - background image of pink and tan flowers with light green leaves stitched on tote with sunglasses and swimsuit next to it
three images- yellow floral embroidery sample on tote bag - 5 lines of sample stitches and a rose with leaf  - penny and L stitched sample
images of embroidery floss materials - hoop, fabric, sample floss - nithya holding a craft kit box - workshop attendees learning how to stitch in previous event - notebooks with south asian-inspired covers

Intro Embroidery Workshop - August 20

Regular price $60

Join us for an intro embroidery workshop with Nithya of mydecorify at Indigo & Violet Studio!

Learn the basics of embroidery with this mydecorify kit and workshop! BYO-item to stitch on after we've practiced stitching on a piece of scrap woven fabric. To minimize waste we invite you to bring something you already have like a hat, tote, t-shirt, sweatshirt, or jeans to embellish with beautiful stitches! Cotton and woven fabrics will work best instead of something with a lot of stretch.

We will start with practice stitches, leaves, and flowers - then you will be able to sketch your design onto your favorite item and begin creating. The great part of this workshop is that you can take home the DIY kit and all the supplies to continue embroidering at home!

No sewing or embroidery experience is required. Share this link with your friends and make a crafty brunch outing of it! As part of our new crafts that care initiative, we're be donating 10% of tickets and in-studio mydecorify product purchases to a local cause chosen by Nithya - read more about Apna Ghar below.

Saturday, August 20 - 11-1pm at Indigo & Violet Studio - 1411 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL

What's included in your ticket:
  • set of embroidery floss
  • embroidery needle and threader
  • small embroidery hoop
  • scrap canvas to practice stitching
  • stencils, patterns, and sample designs
  • BYOB beer, wine, and snacks are welcome
  • donation to Apna Ghar - a human rights organization working to end gender violence with a focus on immigrant, refugee, and marginalized communities
Safety protocols:
  • We will follow local safety mandates at the time of the event - masks are recommended but not currently required
  • Up to 12 tickets available - all guests should purchase a ticket to attend
  • Please let us know in the notes of your ticket if a friend or two also signed up - we'll adjust seating and spacing ahead of time

Meet Nithya and mydecorify:

Hi! I'm Nithya, a digital artist, and business owner, and I am so excited to be bringing my passion for art to all of you through these workshops! I have been painting since a very young age and I also enjoyed DIY crafts like jewelry-making and mod-podge collages. I continued painting through high school and college and even took a few art classes to keep practicing and learn new mediums. I then began creating digital art during the pandemic and naturally gravitated towards South Asian fashion and incorporated Mandalas, traditional South Asian dresses, and henna designs into my art pieces. 

Through that journey, I discovered my passion for wanting to bring crafts and DIY projects to people in a sustainable way. I saw a gap in the creative world between scrolling on Pinterest and going to craft stores to actually buy the supplies and oftentimes a lot of those surplus supplies would get wasted after one project. I wanted to create a solution for this by bringing curated DIY kits with just the right amount of supplies and nothing more. After creating some initial DIY kits for my site, I added my digital art to my shop as prints, stickers, and notebooks and it's been amazing being able to showcase my culture alongside the other products. I can't wait to expand and add more DIY kits and continue to grow and make more art.
    By registering for any event at indigo & violet studio you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our BYOB Disclaimer and the terms of service located here.
    three images- yellow floral embroidery sample on tote bag - 5 lines of sample stitches and a rose with leaf  - penny and L stitched sample
    images of embroidery floss materials - hoop, fabric, sample floss - nithya holding a craft kit box - workshop attendees learning how to stitch in previous event - notebooks with south asian-inspired covers