Get a jump start on Christmas with this fun Christmas Tree! This class mixes metal embroidery with beading. Techniques include metal loops, beading, applying leather kid, pearl purl and chipping. What a unique display for the holiday season.

Class Details

Technique: Goldwork and Beading
Proficiency: All levels
Registration price: $250 *With current world situations and uncertainty of tariffs, class prices are estimates and will be finalized by August 5, 2026.
Dates and times of class: February 20 and 21, 2027, Noon- 2:30pm EST
Design Area: 3” x 5”
Kit Contents: Metal threads, metallic leather kid, mixture of tiny glass beads, mixture of medium glass beads and crystals, sewing thread, needles, beeswax and metallic linen ground fabric. A printed instruction booklet is included with the kit.
Student supplies: Usual stitching supplies, including pen/pencil for notetaking. A lap stand or frame weight for hands free stitching. 6” hoop or equivalent stretcher bars needed. Magnification and Lighting if needed.

About Teacher Katherine Diuguid

Katherine Diuguid is a studio artist specializing in hand embroidery, dressmaking, and textiles. Her current work investigates color theory and color interactions within stitching, especially goldwork embroidery. She has taught embroidery and textile workshops both nationally and internationally. She held a tenure-track position at North Carolina State University (2012-2017) until deciding to focus fully on her studio embroidery. She has been awarded artist residencies at the North Carolina Museum of Art (Fall 2017) and Penland School of Crafts (Winter 2018 and Winter 2019). Additionally, Katherine has had the opportunity to work on special projects for Durham Cathedral (UK) stitching Panel 10 of the new Open Treasures Cope and for the Art Institute of Chicago stitching a sampler based on their beautiful Burgo de Osma Altarpiece.