Chicago artist Chai Wolfman will be joining our patreon community to lead this relaxing and joyful workshop!

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About the Workshop:

Using a meditative process, we’ll create a watercolor atmosphere for a stitched mantra of your choice.

Maybe this is a good time to revisit your word of the year. Maybe you have a daily intention practice. Or maybe you have no idea what word to use, but the group will inspire you.

We will use a few simple watercolor techniques to create different blends and marks as a background. Then with needle and thread we’ll stitch our words into the painting. No experience needed! This is a calming activity that ends with a beautiful and meaningful piece of art. 

Materials List:

• Watercolor paints of any kind. I’ll probably use this inexpensive set. 

• Watercolor brushes - any medium size brush, or variety of brushes. Just stay away from the tiny detail brushes - it should be quite a bit bigger than the ones that come with a basic set. 

• Paper - I like to use Canson mixed media paper because it is affordable and easy to stitch through. If you want to use watercolor paper just make sure you can comfortably push a needle through it.

• Paper Towel

• Two Water Jars

• Embroidery Needle (sharp tip)

• Embroidery Thread - any color(s) you like, though darker colors may show up best.

• Scissors

• Pencil

• Scratch paper

• Ruler (optional)