Self-Finishing with the Nashville Needlepointer

Lita O'Hara (@NashvilleNeedlepointer) returns to Rain City this December 5th, 6th and 7th!
Choose from 6 different class sessions (some classes require completion of a beginner class). Sign up for multiple classes and get some valuable self-finishing practice under your needlepoint belt!
NOTE: Intermediate classes require prior completion of a finishing class with Lita, either during her last visit in April -or- by registering for one of the beginner classes in this series.
Square/Rectangular Ornament (Beginner)
Fri, Dec. 5 | 9 am - 1 pm
Standup (Intermediate)
Fri, Dec. 5 | 5 - 10 pm (5-hour class)
Round Ornament (Beginner)
Sat, Dec. 6 | 9 am - 1 pm
Gussetted Round Ornament (Intermediate)
Sat, Dec. 6 | 3 - 7 pm
Shaped/Irregular Ornament (Intermediate)
Sun, Dec. 7 | 9 am - 1 pm
Standup (Intermediate)
Sun, Dec. 7 | 3 - 8 pm (5-hour class)
$150 per class for ornaments
$180 for standup classes
3-Day Needlepoint Workshop w/Paula Rae Schmidt
National teacher Paula Rae Schmidt is returning to Rain City for two individual 3-day worshops this November!
Hone your stitching skills, bring dimension to your canvas, and learn many of "Paula's pearls" [needlepoint wisdom]. During this workshop, Paula provides in-depth group instruction as well as one-on-one time with you and your selected canvas, inspiring you to explore all-new ideas, methods, and embellishments for your needlepoint.
Class runs from 10 am to 4 pm each day, with a 30-minute lunch break.
10 seats available per workshop
Choosing your canvas
Once you register, purchase your canvas anytime at Rain City (in-store or online) no later than October 18. (You can also use a canvas previously purchased at Rain City.) We will hold it in the store until the workshop.
We are happy to special order a canvas for you if you don't find one in our current inventory. Special orders require a 50% non-refundable deposit and must be requested by August 16 to ensure we have it in the shop by the selection deadline (three weeks prior to the class).
Sip & Stitch
Every Thursday
4 – 8 pm
Bring a project (or two, or three) and come stitch and network with other stitchy friends! We always have snacks and things to sip (hot or cold). Best of all, we share lots of laughs, stories, and stitching knowledge!
Needlepoint Clinic w/Denise Forsyth
Monthly on the 4th Saturday
10 am – 12 pm
- Stuck on a stitch?
- Want to learn an entirely new stitch?
- Need inspiration on a new canvas (or one that’s been in “timeout” much too long)?
Bring your project to this no-cost, open-house-style clinic to chat with an expert about your project. Stay and stitch during the clinic so that Denise can check in on your progress!
Denise has completed all Certificate and Diploma courses at the Royal School of Needlework in England. We love having her in the shop!