Tony's Canvas Embellishment classes is a three-day class.  You may purchase the canvas from Stitching Chicks Needlepoint with a 20% retail discount (not including trunk show prices) or source one of your own.  We will deliver the canvas to Tony for him to study, interpret, design, select stitches and threads, and write the guide that will help bring the canvas to life. Each student receives a customized stitch and thread guide for the canvas to accompany individualized instruction during class time. These stitch and thread guides are non-exclusive products, and may be  listed in Kazoo's Store for sale to other stitchers. Electronically-purchased guides will not have the benefit of Tony's on-site wisdom, humor or clarification of questions, all of which are a bonus when you participate in a class!

Stitchers should have some experience with needlepoint prior to taking the class. Tony loves to take a basic stitcher and help them grow, stretching their skill set.

Selection of the canvas for canvas embellishment requires some thought. Canvases should have five to seven areas in which stitch patterns can be developed, and the amount of compensation should be considered when choosing the design. Look at the way a canvas is painted. Make sure the perspective is correct, and analyze whether it will require a lot of compensation. WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP YOU CHOOSE!

Three-day class: