← Back to Arts At Home Collection

Embroidery

WITH Caroline alkire

Join Caroline Alkire, a mixed media artist based in Minneapolis, MN in learning several basic embroidery techniques, and how to create an embroidery circle using just an old tupperware and a rubber band!

What you’ll need!

  • Sewing needle

  • Embroidery thread

  • Scissors

  • Round tupperware container or mason jar lid

  • Embroidery cloth or other white cloth material

  • Optional:

    • Beads

    • Buttons

    • Xacto knife (have an adult help!)

The following Minnesota State Academic Standards apply to this lesson:

5.0.2.2.1 Explore ideas through the work of other artists.
5.3.2.2.1 Modify an original idea for a work of art.
5.6.2.2.1 Elaborate upon an initial concept for art making.
5.2.2.2.2 Use various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.
5.1.2.3.2 Practice safe use of art materials and tools while making art.