Special programs

Workshops & Lectures

With visiting & nationally known teachersFor members

Beyond our monthly groups, our Guild provides an array of educational workshops and lectures tailored for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced stitchers. Join us to learn a new technique, deepen a skill, and spend time immersed in needlework.

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Coming up

Upcoming workshops

The next workshops and lectures — click any event for details and to register, or see the full calendar →

What to expect

Learn from the best

We strive to bring in nationally recognized instructors to teach diverse techniques. Workshops are hosted primarily in Bloomington with select sessions available on Zoom. Members are welcome to register and while individual registration and kit fees vary, our goal remains to provide an inspiring space to learn something new and hone your craft.

Visiting teachers
Half & full day
Kit fees vary
For members

Visit

Where we meet

Most workshops are held in person at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (MVUUF) in Bloomington; a few are offered on Zoom. The exact venue is confirmed with each workshop on the calendar. We would love to have you.

Usual location

Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
10715 Zenith Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431

Registering & kit fees

Register through the calendar — open any workshop to sign up. Kit fees vary by class and are paid with registration, and most workshops are open to members. When a session is on Zoom, the link is sent with your registration.

Minnesota Valley Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship — where most workshops are held

Registration

How to register

Before you register

Each workshop is registered through the Guild calendar — open the workshop and click Register. Kit fees are paid with registration; members should log in first.

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Members: log in to register.

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Find your next class

New workshops are posted throughout the year — open to members. Members get early notice and the best of the Guild year.

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America/Chicago
Catherine Theron - Tri-fold Carnation Sewing Case

Sat, February 20, 2027 10:00 AM

Online (Zoom)
America/Chicago
Jeannette Tombaugh - Symphony of Blues

Fri, April 23, 2027 9:00 AM

10715 Zenith Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55431
America/Chicago
Annual Business Meeting & Lecture

Sat, April 24, 2027 9:30 AM

Hybrid - 10715 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55431
America/Chicago
Ellen Chester - A Needleworker's Sampler Huswif

Fri, May 21, 2027 9:00 AM

10715 Zenith Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55431
America/Chicago
Ellen Chester - Long May She Wave

Sat, May 22, 2027 9:00 AM

10715 Zenith Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55431