Explore Botanical Embroidery (On-site Drop-in Program)

Heather Kerley, Washington Studio School faculty member, Mixed Media and Fabric Artist
Learn how to translate a plant-inspired line drawing into an embroidered botanical image. During this collaborative program with Washington Studio School, explore highlights from the Garden's plant collection, sketch some basic plant shapes, and convert your sketches to a stitch-drawing. No experience necessary. Free supplies while they last.

Please note: This is a drop-in experience and will be repeated several times over the course of the designated program time.

This program is offered in collaboration with the Washington Studio School.

Intended Audience: All Levels

Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM  Eastern
Location: Conservatory West Gallery
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

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About the presenter

Heather Kerley

Faculty Member, Artist
Washington Studio School
Heather Kerley (she/her) is a mixed media and fiber artist based in Maryland whose work encompasses a range of mediums, primarily fiber. She is interested in sustainability, ecology, and repairing our modern rift with the more-than-human world. In 2024, Kerley...(read more)