Creative Classes | Textiles: Intro to Embroidery | Denver Art Museum

Artwork by Charis Fleshner

In this class, students will be introduced to the art of embroidery, the many different stitches one can use to be creative with embroidery and will be inspired by the fiber works in the museum collection. Once students gain confidence with embroidery, they will be encouraged to create their own works.

What to Expect: Students can expect to look at how embroidery has been used in artmaking through looking at examples in the museum's collection. In the classroom, students will learn and practice several basic and creative embroidery stitches. Beginners are welcome! We enjoy seeing students get the hang of embroidery and then get inspired to use what they've learned and incorporate the skills into their own artworks outside of class.

Creative Classes are taught in a studio art environment and offer an opportunity to learn from professional creatives through traditional and experimental approaches. Each class is uniquely designed by a creative educator for an adult audience, designed to help you learn a new skill or expand your own creative practice. Explore the Winter/Spring 2025 class schedule.

Pricing: $95 for Museum Friends, $100 for Members and Students, and $110 for nonmembers. Price includes a $30 Studio Fee for all materials provided.

Photo by Andrew Moline

Charis Lillene Fleshner is a conceptual mixed media artist who completed her MFA in studio art at the University of New Mexico. Fleshner currently teaches art at Aims Community College and shows work nationally. Before starting graduate studies, Charis Lillene Fleshner used her bachelor's of fine arts in art education from University of North Texas to teach junior high and elementary art for seven years. Her studio practice currently focuses on painting, soft sculpture, Craftivism, and the intersections of Feminism and art.

To request a sign language interpreter or any other accessibility service, email [email protected] at least ten (10) business days in advance of the program. We will make every effort to provide accommodation for requests made outside of that window of time.

Class Cancellation Policy: If a class or workshop needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather or teacher illness, a “make-up” day will be scheduled on a Saturday as the educator’s schedule allows.