Embroidery Evening with Sandra Sawatzky
An Evening of Creativity, Conversation, and Seasonal Treats
November 26
Workshop | 7-9 PM
Join us for a winter evening of learning and creativity with acclaimed artist Sandra Sawatzky, whose work will be featured in our upcoming exhibition, Entwined. Whether you're brand new to embroidery or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on workshop is the perfect way to embrace the season and explore a new craft.
What to Expect:
• Inspiring presentation & guided instruction by Sandra Sawatzky
• All embroidery materials provided, just bring yourself
• Mulled wine, seasonal snacks & a curated winter playlist to set the mood
No experience needed. Come as you are and leave with:
• Your own hand-embroidered art piece
• A new appreciation for textile art, and maybe a new hobby!
Free for Culture Club Members. $25 for non-Club Members.
Includes supplies, a glass of mulled wine, and seasonal snacks.
Learn more about Culture Club, a community for art enthusiasts in their 20s–40s, by contacting Alison at alison.andersen@contemporarycalgary.com.
About the Artist
Sandra Sawatzky (she/her)
Sandra Sawatzky is a visual artist, storyteller, researcher and embroiderer, creating monumental textile installations that take years to make. With humour, and a keen eye she explores historical, consequential and topical subjects with a very small needle and miles of colourful wool and silk thread. Her work has been exhibited in Canada, Britain and the USA and has received national and international press from CBC National News and The Globe and Mail to The Guardian and Art in America. The Calgary Herald named her a rising star in 2018. She received Calgary’s arts legacy award for outstanding artist in 2022.
