Queer Joy Embroidery

Are you ready to level up your creativity? Dive into the exciting world of 3D embroidery at this hands-on workshop! Discover how to bring your designs to life with vibrant threads, dynamic textures, and innovative techniques. Whether you're looking to customize your clothes for Pride or Queer Radical Fair, create one-of-a-kind art, or just learn a cool new skill, this workshop is the perfect place to express yourself and connect with other creative minds. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready for a fun and inspiring class!

All supplies will be provided for participants, but participants are welcome to bring any items they'd like to embroider.

Shannon Downey aka Badass Cross Stitch is a queer artist, activist, craftivist, community builder, and general instigator. She moves people from passive consumers of art into engaged creators. She is the author of Let's Move the Needle, an activist handbook for artists, crafters, creatives, and makers.

This event is for teens ages 13-19.

Radical Fit is a Chicago Public Library YOUmedia initiative dedicated to teen fashion-making with a special focus on gender identity and equity.

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.