Beginner Cross Stitch Class - Stitch Your First Design

Learn to stitch with confidence in a calm, supportive class—no experience needed.



2 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests       $40

Curious about cross stitch but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help you learn the basics in a calm, supportive, and creative environment.
You’ll be guided step-by-step through everything you need to know, including how to start and finish your stitching, read a simple pattern, and create neat, even crosses—no experience needed.
Choose your design when booking (or decide on the day):
  • Basic Heart – a simple, confidence-building first project
  • Concentric Squares – a calming geometric design
  • Floral Motif – colourful and creative
  • Labrador Love – a bold, character-filled piece
  • Giraffe – a fun design with a little extra detail
All designs are beginner-friendly and achievable within the session. You’ll complete your piece or take home everything you need to finish it comfortably.
If you’ve stitched with me before, you can let me know which designs you’ve already completed so I can guide you to something new.
This class is perfect for kids (7+), teens, and adults looking to try something creative, mindful, and relaxing.
What you will learn:
  • How to start and finish cross stitch
  • How to read a simple pattern
  • How to create neat, even stitches
  • How to manage thread and colour changes
What you'll get
All materials are included:
  • Aida fabric
  • Embroidery threads (pre-selected for your design)
  • Needle
  • Pattern
  • Hoop (for first class)
You’ll also take home your finished piece or a kit to complete it.
Knowledge required
None! This class is designed for complete beginners. Suitable for ages 7+. Great for individuals, friends, or parent-child pairs.
What to bring
Nothing—just yourself!
(Glasses if needed for close work)
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 7 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Hobartville, NSW

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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Sparkly Bright Eyes
Sparkly Bright Eyes

female Women-owned

Hi, I’m Savanna, the hands (and heart) behind Sparkly Bright Eyes.
I’ve been a maker for as long as I can remember, but cross stitch became my true creative home after I was medically retired from my career as a primary school teacher. What started as a mindful hobby to help me slow down and reconnect with myself quickly turned into a way to share that same joy with others — especially the next generation of makers.
There was a moment when I realised I didn’t just want to stitch for myself — I wanted to see the lightbulb moments when someone else makes their first stitch and feels proud. That’s when Sparkly Bright Eyes was born.
I teach small, beginner-friendly cross stitch and sewing workshops for children (7+), teens, and adults. My designs are deliberately small and approachable, so no one feels overwhelmed — you leave with something finished, something yours, and hopefully a big smile.
As a former teacher, I love creating an environment where learning feels safe, fun, and a little quirky. Whether it’s at my home-based studio in the Hawkesbury or at special events, I aim to make each class a space where people can slow down, connect, and enjoy a creative pause from busy life.
Something people often don’t realise? Cross stitch is not just for grandmas (though they are some of the best stitchers I know). It’s meditative, great for fine motor skills, and you can adapt it to almost any style — from traditional motifs to modern, colourful art.
Since starting, I’ve run workshops for kids’ holiday programs, adult mindful stitching sessions, and community creative events. My classes have welcomed complete beginners, seasoned crafters wanting to relax, and even parents and kids stitching side-by-side.
If you’re looking for a friendly, relaxed class where you’ll leave with a finished piece and a calmer mind, I’d love to see you in a workshop.

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