Embroidery Social (free): Lewis Macadams Riverfront Park

A Morning of Creative Connection and Cultural Celebration

Join us every four Saturdays for rejuvenating mornings with , set in some of Los Angeles’ most inspiring locations. This is more than an embroidery gathering—it's a sanctuary where creativity, community, and cultural storytelling come alive through needle and thread. Whether you're just beginning or have been stitching for years, you're invited to bring a project or start something new, and immerse yourself in a circle that nurtures both skill and soul.

Learn more on our new website about this series:https://www.folklounge.com/embroidery-social

Urban SanctuaryLewis MacAdams Riverfront Park, Frogtown CA: Native willows and riverbank vegetation define this 3.9-acre naturalized park along the Glendale Narrows, one of few sections where the Los Angeles River flows over a soft bottom rather than concrete. Named for the poet-activist who championed river restoration, the park represents a radical reimagining of urban waterways as living ecosystems rather than flood control channels. Bicycle paths trace the water's edge where herons wade and native butterflies find habitat among carefully restored plant communities. Educational pavilions interpret the watershed's ecological significance, while strategically placed benches invite contemplation of water flowing past downtown's skyline. This riverside refuge embodies Los Angeles' environmental awakening—a testament to community activism and the persistent power of natural systems to regenerate when given space to thrive among dense urban development. We meet at the back of the park by the long curved cement bench.

✥✥✥ "Every stitch carries a whisper from the past, a light from the future. I created this series to connect generations through shared spaces where we can learn, create, and celebrate together. With roots in Armenian and Russian culture, I’m drawn to the language of ornament—and when I started embroidery, I knew it would be far more joyful as a collective experience." — Shagoh, Founder

Threads Of LegacyBorn in Vladivostok, Russia, Shagoh is of Armenian and Russian heritage and has traveled the West Coast from Seattle to Los Angeles. With a background in luxury fashion, wearables, and human-computer interaction, she is a seasoned multidisciplinary design leader, blending creativity and innovation with global teams. Her artistry spans textile arts, leatherwork, painting, and illustration, grounded in her MFA in Human-Computer Interaction (California College of the Arts) and a Fashion Design degree (Oregon State University).As the founder of Folk Lounge, Shagoh is dedicated to uniting people through the exploration of ornamentation and sacred symbolism across cultures. A trained facilitator, she is passionate about fostering community, collaboration, healing, and shared learning.

✥✥✥ "There are days when I think there is some huge great tapestry of a plan out there and we're all woven into it - this fabulous, complex pattern of life and death, full of recurring motifs and waves of color, and we're each one tiny thread in the weave.”― Jane Johnson

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