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Embroidery Basics

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2025-09-30 11:00:00 2025-09-30 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Embroidery Basics Want to try your hand at embroidery? Come and learn embroidery basics and create your own stitched masterpiece. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Ground Floor (Central)

Tuesday, September 30
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-30 11:00:00 2025-09-30 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Embroidery Basics Want to try your hand at embroidery? Come and learn embroidery basics and create your own stitched masterpiece. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Ground Floor (Central)

Want to try your hand at embroidery? Come and learn embroidery basics and create your own stitched masterpiece.

Embroidery Basics is a friendly get-together at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre. Enjoy a relaxing conversation whilst learning or perfecting your embroidery skills. It’s a great way to connect with your creative side and meet new people.

Open to all skill levels and experience. Materials supplied, but feel free to bring your own project.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Make & Create |

TAGS: | recommended |

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)
Phone: (03) 4201 0600
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