Stitch & Print: Hand Embroidery on Photographs

Stitch & Print: Hand Embroidery on Photographs

A 4-Hour Workshop with Amanda McCavour in Partnership with Canon

Transform your favorite photographs into one-of-a-kind textile art! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to combine the precision of Canon printing technology with the tactile beauty of hand embroidery to create stunning mixed-media pieces.

Students will begin by submitting their own digital images to be printed on high-quality Canon photo paper. Once your prints are ready, you'll discover how to use colorful embroidery floss and simple stitching techniques to add dimension, texture, and personal expression to your photographs. Whether you're embellishing a landscape with stitched wildflowers, adding dreamy details to a portrait, or emphasizing textures in a close-up shot, this workshop will give you the skills and confidence to transform any photograph into a unique work of art.

Amanda McCavour is a Toronto-based artist who works with stitch to create large-scale embroidered installations that explore themes of nature, memory, and color. Amanda's practice bridges traditional textile techniques with contemporary art, and she is passionate about sharing accessible making processes that invite creative exploration.

• Image Selection & Preparation: How to choose and prepare photos that work best for embroidery embellishment
• Stitching Strategies: Different approaches for landscapes, portraits, and close-up photographs
• Essential Stitches: Three foundational embroidery stitches perfect for working on paper: running stitch, satin stitch and french knots.
• Working with Paper: Tips and techniques for successfully stitching into photo paper without tearing or damaging your print
• Templates for Designs: 3 different templates for designs will be provided along with suggestions for other ways to embellish your images.

Each participant will receive a complete embroidery kit to take home, including:

• Embroidery needles
• Needle threader
• Push Pin (for pre-piercing holes)
• Scissors
• Assortment of colorful embroidery floss
• Cannon Photo Prints x 6

All materials are yours to keep, so you can continue creating stitched photo art at home!

This workshop is perfect for complete beginners—no prior embroidery or sewing experience necessary! All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore a new creative technique. Whether you're a photographer looking to add a new dimension to your work, a craft enthusiast wanting to try something different, or simply someone who loves combining analog and digital art forms, you'll find inspiration and guidance in this supportive, creative environment.

• 2-3 digital photographs (submitted in advance) that you'd like to embroider. Think about images with:
• Clear focal points or areas you'd like to emphasize
• Interesting textures or patterns
• Personal meaning or emotional resonance

Duration: 4 hours
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
Class Size: Limited to ensure personalized instruction

Join us for an afternoon of creative exploration where photography meets textile art, and take home both beautiful finished pieces and new skills you can use again and again!

About the Space:
Located at Canon’s head office in Brampton, the offers a full suite of printing services for both personal and professional projects. Join us for inspiring workshops and community events and experience the magic of printing, the joy of seeing your image come to life and holding it in your hands. Attendees will receive a special event-day offer on select printing services.

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