Stitched Stories: Embroidered Patchmaking

: Stitched Stories: Embroidered Patchmaking with Jessica Wiarda

Inspired by Ken Burns’ upcoming PBS documentary , this hands-on, 2-hour craft workshop invites you to connect with history through embroidery at the PBS Utah Studio.

Join Indigenous artist Jessica Wiarda to explore how embroidered symbols carried profound stories of heritage, identity, spirit and resilience for Indigenous peoples during the American Revolution. She’ll guide you through the steps to create your own patch that weaves personal meaning with historic inspiration.

You’ll leave with a finished patch, new embroidery skills, the confidence to keep crafting your own designs and a deeper appreciation for the lesser known stories of this era.
Perfect for creatives, storytellers and anyone interested in exploring the cultural meaning and identity behind embroidered symbols.

• All supplies included.
• No experience needed.
• Take home your own handcrafted patch.

~~~~

Ken Burns’ THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is PBS's six-part, twelve-hour series on America’s founding struggle coming Fall of 2025. The documentary will present the story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through. By weaving together accounts of American political leaders and their British counterparts with the perspectives of the so-called ordinary people who waged and witnessed war, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION will be an expansive, evenhanded look at the virtues and the contradictions in the fight for independence and the birth of the United States.

Learn more about the documentary here.

Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

About The Instructor: Artist Jessica Wiarda’s work focuses on blending traditional Native American Hopi design with contemporary color palettes and design trends. Wiarda’s company, HONOVI, features various forms of authentic, Hopi designed apparel including bandanas, scarves and pins.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

About Craft Lake City: Craft Lake City® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. Craft Lake City offers year-round community craft workshops taught by Utah’s top artisans. craftlakecity.com

About PBS Utah: We are Utah's storytellers. Our talented staff of television and digital media professionals are uniquely qualified to produce compelling content on subjects of importance to Utahns. We have a combined 150 + years of local programming experience rooted in journalistic integrity, innovative storytelling techniques, and exceptionally high production values. Many of our award-winning, local productions have aired nationally on PBS.

About Handwork in America: Craft in America announced the launch of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a national Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade, both throughout our history and in contemporary life.Handwork 2026 will be a year-long collaboration among organizations, educators, and makers to celebrate the diversity of the crafts that define America, bringing compelling stories and underrepresented art and artists into the spotlight.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Craft Lake City Workshop Policies:

Attendance: Please note that all workshop participants are required to arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshop start time. Upon arrival, attendees will check in with a Craft Lake City representative, gather necessary supplies from the instructor, and select a seat. All workshop attendees must be in their preferred seats no later than five minutes prior to the workshop start time. Craft Lake City strives to provide high-quality making experiences in every workshop, and this policy is designed to give you adequate time to learn, create, and enjoy your craft.

Waitlist Policy: Due to the popularity of Craft Lake City’s workshops, our programs often sell out. However, spots occasionally become available if participants are unable to attend, and those spots are filled by individuals on our waitlist. If you wish to be added to our waitlist, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshop and check in with a Craft Lake City representative. You will be added to the waitlist in priority order based on the time you arrive (first come first served). Five minutes prior to the workshop start time, Craft Lake City will begin to invite waitlisted individuals to purchase workshop tickets on site and take the place of absent participants. Please note that Craft Lake City cannot guarantee a spot to those on the waitlist.

Cancellation and Transfer Policy: While we cannot offer refunds or exchanges, your ticket is transferable. If for any reason you are unable to attend a workshop for which you have purchased a ticket, we encourage you to transfer your ticket to a friend, family member, or another individual interested in the workshop. The individual attending in your place must arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshop start time and present proof of purchase in the form of a printed or electronic ticket and the name of the ticket holder to a Craft Lake City representative on site.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

Get App

Host or Publisher Craft Lake City