Learn to paint a needlepoint canvas from a chart

We are excited to welcome Maggie Boroujerdi of Love MHB Studios back to Island House!

Maggie will teach us how to take her Love MHB 2026 “Charts for Charity” from a printed paper chart to a painted canvas (13 mesh). 

You will learn to translate the charted design onto a 13 mesh canvas, and stitch paint your design with acrylic paint and brush ready for you to stitch. 

Island House will be donating $25 from each participants class fee to Filling in the Blanks.  Filling in the Blanks is a Norwalk, CT based not for profit.  Their mission is to fight childhood hunger by providing children in need with meals on the weekends serving 10,000 students and their families across three counties with multiple food programs!

When: Saturday, November 28th from 9 am to noon

Where: In-Person – Island House Needlepoint – 11 Day Street 1st Floor S. Norwalk, CT 06854

Class fee includes: All supplies needed to design and paint a stitch ready 13 mesh canvas

Supplies to bring: Glasses / magnification if you require them

Level: No experience necessary

Class type: Group (Maximum class size 16)

About the instructor Maggie Boroujerdi

Maggie is the founder and designer behind Love MHB studio, a needlepoint canvas design company based in Westport, CT. She brings her background in graphic design to her bold, modern and color forward needlepoint designs. Her approach to painting canvases is that white paint was created for a reason! Progress over perfection.

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.