Embroidery 101

Event Description:  Step into the world of embroidery with this beginner-friendly workshop! Explore the history of embroidered shoes through history, learn the basics of embroidery techniques, and create your own custom-embroidered shoe bag. Whether you're new to stitching or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process, giving you a chance to add a personal touch to your bag. Materials, light refreshments, instruction and museum access are included.  

About Tracy Gorman: Textile art has always been a part of Tracy’s life, thanks to the talents her mother and aunt shared from childhood onward. After studying fashion in university, she first worked in theatre and co-started a clothing label, Ambiguity Originals. Since then, her career has focused on creating historic reproduction costumes. Unable to sit still, she constantly seeks other creative outlets. Happiness is fabric, a needle and thread. 

Tracy’s costume-based art installations began in 2007 addressing societal & environmental issues and those of a more personal nature. Fabric embellishments of many kinds mark her works with embroidery being a favoured treatment. Originally from the East Coast, Tracy lives in Toronto with her musician husband and cat.

Terms & Conditions: Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions. If you have selected the Friends of the BSM rate, you will be asked to show your Friends ID card upon arrival.