{"product_id":"treads-and-tiles-event","title":"Beginner Classes: Needlepoint and Mahjong Retreat - SATURDAY, March 7th","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThreads \u0026amp; Tiles Retreat: A day woven with threads, tiles, and friendship! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday March 7, 2026 : 9am-5pm Address: 602 N Ennis St\u003cbr\u003eFuquay Varina, NC 27526\u003cbr\u003eUnited States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for a creative and relaxing day combining two favorite pastimes. Spend the morning stitching during our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneedlepoint session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then switch gears in the afternoon for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emahjong fun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Whether you’re a beginner or have experience in either (or both!), we’ll have options to fit your level!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase registration of $115 includes the following:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A day full of mahjong and stitching with both old and new friends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Mahjong Themed canvas designed by Anna McKenzie Studio with threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Swag bag with Mahjong and Needlepoint goodies ($75 value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Morning of stitching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Afternoon of Mahjong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Snacks\/Coffee\/Drinks provided throughout the day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Special Mahjong Giveaway prizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Fun Needlepoint Giveaway prizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning Needlepoint Sessions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstructor \u003c\/em\u003e: Anna McKenzie Studio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Hang Out and Stitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo additional cost. Choose this option if you want to spend the morning stitching with friends both new and old. Bring your current WIPs or start a new project with the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahjong themed canvas and kit you'll receive when you arrive! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Learn to Stitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional $60\u003c\/em\u003e: You will finish the morning with a great understanding of basic stitches and confidence to start your first projects! You will learn Basketweave, Continental, T-stitch. There will be space for you to practice basic decorative stitches like Diagonal Mosaic, Diagonal Scotch, and Satin stitches. The needlepoint canvas will be painted to show you exactly where to stitch. You will practice how to start and end your thread. You will gain understanding in how to compensate for decorative stitches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Needlepoint canvas, threads, stretcher bars, Brass tacks, needle, scissors, needle threader, Charts and Instructions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Learn to Paint:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional $60\u003c\/em\u003e: Always wanted to learn how to paint your own canvas? Here is your opportunity to learn to paint your own canvas using a custom designed chart. You will gain understanding in how to read a chart and count our your stitches, be comfortable with the amount of paint you need on your brush and the technique needed to apply the paint appropriately to the canvas. You'll leave with a ready to stitch, hand-painted canvas!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 mesh blank canvas, custom needlepoint chart, paint, paint brushes, Chart and Instructions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfternoon Mahjong Sessions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertified Oh My Mahjong Instructor : Elizabeth Fegert\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. 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