{"title":"Starke Art Designs","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"round-needlepoint-finishing-class-with-starke-art-design-friday-sept-18-1-00-pm-4-00-pm","title":"Round Needlepoint Finishing Class with Starke Art Design – Friday, Sept 18 (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn the essential techniques to professionalize your needlepoint projects!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this hands-on workshop, you will learn everything you need to know about finishing a round needlepoint canvas. We will cover the crucial art of making custom cording—an essential step where scale and precision make all the difference. You will leave this class with a beautifully finished piece ready to display or gift, along with the skills and confidence to finish future projects at home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKelly Starke of Starke Art Designs, is a national teacher with a professional finishing workshop in Massachusetts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrerequisite: This class is required before taking any advanced finishing workshops (even if you have finished elsewhere, this ensures everyone learns the signature Starke Art method).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen: Friday, Sept 18 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Bring: Please bring one stitched canvas and two fabric choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Provided: All necessary finishing tools, supplies, and a step-by-step instruction packet with detailed photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: Maximum 10 students\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInstructor bio: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKelly is the owner\/designer of Starke Art Designs. In addition to her line of wonderful needlepoint designs, she finishes all levels of needlepoint from ornaments to intricate dimensional pieces. Kelly shares her exceptional finishing skills in numerous YouTube videos and is now traveling to LNS' to share even more in person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The NeedlePoints North","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52072166555868,"sku":"KSAD_001","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/4591\/2028\/files\/KS_round.webp?v=1784252690"},{"product_id":"custom-canvas-designing-painting-class-with-starke-art-design-saturday-sept-19-9-00-am-12-00-pm","title":"Custom Canvas Designing \u0026 Painting Class with Starke Art Design – Saturday, Sept 19 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo counting required! Discover a more organic, artistic way to design and paint your own needlepoint canvases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn this creative class, you will learn how to prepare a canvas and practice painting techniques on a dedicated practice piece. You will then apply what you've learned to paint your own final canvas. We will choose from a variety of existing designs (which fit perfectly into popular self-finishing products) and cover three distinct font options for mastering painted lettering. You will also gain valuable knowledge on prep and supplies that will make your future DIY painting projects much easier. Kelly Starke of Starke Art Designs, is a national teacher with a professional finishing workshop in Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhen: Saturday, Sept 19 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat to Bring: Nothing! Just bring yourself and your creativity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat is Provided: All painting tools, supplies, practice canvas, and your final project canvas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCapacity: Maximum 10 students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInstructor bio: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKelly is the owner\/designer of Starke Art Designs. In addition to her line of wonderful needlepoint designs, she finishes all levels of needlepoint from ornaments to intricate dimensional pieces. 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We will also cover next-level decorative details, including how to make tricolor cording or apply flat trim to give your finished project a professional edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of a traditional ornament, you will learn how to use a weighted placecard holder or an acrylic stand to easily turn your simple shape into a freestanding display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape Suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e For those working on simple shapes, we highly suggest a heart design, as it is the perfect canvas for learning how to finish a sharp point and a deep \"V.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyone must take the Round Finishing Class first. If you have already taken a round class with us, you are approved to work on Simple Shapes during this session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen: Saturday, Sept 19 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to Bring: Please bring one stitched canvas and two fabric choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is Provided: All finishing tools, supplies, and a step-by-step instruction packet with detailed photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: Maximum 10 students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstructor bio: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKelly is the owner\/designer of Starke Art Designs. In addition to her line of wonderful needlepoint designs, she finishes all levels of needlepoint from ornaments to intricate dimensional pieces. 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