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AKMA Personalized Pincushions Workshop with Marylin Huskamp

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
2:00 pm5:00 pm

Personalized Pincushions Workshop with Marylin Huskamp
Wednesday, July 29 | 2:00–5:00 PM
$50 per person

Transform a favorite vintage cup, dish, or small container into a beautiful and functional pincushion in this creative workshop with artist Marylin Huskamp. Participants are encouraged to bring a treasured teacup, small bowl, or other decorative container to personalize and repurpose into a one-of-a-kind pincushion.

Marylin will provide a variety of fabrics, trims, buttons, beads, and other embellishments to help bring each project to life. If time allows, students will also create decorative pins to add a unique finishing touch to their pincushions. A small amount of hand sewing is involved, but no prior sewing experience is necessary.

Supplies Provided:

Various fabrics

Stuffing

Trims

Buttons and beads

Pins

Needles and thread

Students Are Encouraged to Bring:

A cup, dish, or other container for their pincushion

Any special trims, buttons, or embellishments they would like to incorporate

Students Must Bring:

Clear E6000 glue (minimum 2 oz.)

A limited number of Japanese teacups will be available for purchase during class while supplies last.

Create a charming handmade keepsake while learning simple sewing and embellishment techniques in a fun, relaxed environment!

  • St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau

  • Provides financial support to the Arts Council.

  • The Allied Arts Council is the City's official arts agency.

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