We are excited to welcome Deb Bryan to lead a four-hour needlepoint lesson to bring Zecca’s Little Bug to life. You will learn several beading techniques including: brick beading, couching beaded strings, lasso beading, and couching packed bead strings over padding.

When: Saturday, June 20th from 9am to 1pm

Where: In-Person – Island House Needlepoint – 11 Day Street S. Norwalk, CT 06854

Class fee includes: Comprehensive illustrated stitch guide; Zecca Little Square Bug canvas (approximately 3″x3″ on 18 mesh); stretcher bars; threads; beads; Island House bead minder; and needles.

Supplies to bring: Your needlepoint tool kit. We will be stitching on stretcher bars please bring your stand if you choose to use one.

Level: Intermediate

Class type: Group (Maximum class size 12)

About the instructor

Deb Bryan holds a Certificate in Technical Hand Embroidery from the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) and is working toward her Diploma.  Deb also has a certificate as a Master Needlepointer from the American Needlepoint Guild.  For more than three decades, she has enhanced her expertise by participating in needlework classes led by both national and international instructors.  Her teaching style is fun and supportive, aimed at promoting enjoyment, relaxation, and learning through needlework.

Deb recently retired from a 30+ year career as project manager for fortune 500 companies, and now spends most of her time stitching, teaching and running her online needlework business Wooly Thread.  Deb’s commitment to needlework is evident and she welcomes participants at any stage of their stitching journey.

Please note: Class fees are non-refundable.  If you are not able to attend this class you may choose to transfer your class fee if you find a participant to come in your place.