Beginner Cross Stitch Workshop: Stitch a Labrador Dog Design

Join a pawsitively sweet cross stitch workshop in Sydney!



2 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests    

  $40 (Afterpay available)

Slow down, relax, and stitch up something special in this beginner-friendly workshop and create a sweet cross-stitch design featuring man’s best friend.
With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn the basics of cross stitch while enjoying the mindful calm this craft brings. Perfect for dog lovers, creative hearts, and anyone wanting to try something new.
This workshop is designed for ages 10 and up. It’s a great activity for older kids, teens, and adults—come on your own, with friends, or even as a parent/child creative night out.
What you’ll learn:
  • How to read and follow a cross-stitch pattern
  • Preparing your fabric and hoop
  • Mastering the basic cross stitch with neat tension
  • Changing and securing threads smoothly
  • Adding backstitch to make details pop
  • Finishing techniques for framing or display
  • Mindfulness tips for enjoying the stitching process
By the end of the class, you'll leave with a Labrador design to be proud of, plus the confidence, tips, and inspiration to continue cross-stitching at home as a mindful hobby.
What you'll get
  • Pre-printed Labrador counted cross-stitch pattern
  • A completed (or well-progressed) Labrador cross-stitch piece
  • Your own embroidery facbric, floss, hoop and needle
  • Step-by-step printed guide to keep
  • The skills and confidence to continue cross-stitching at home
  • Tea or coffee while you stitch
Knowledge required
Total beginners through to those with some stitching experience.
What to bring
  • Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
  • Comfortable clothing (we’ll be seated for a little while).
  • Reading glasses if you need them for close-up 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 10 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

This experience would also be a creative 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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