{"product_id":"needlepoint-101-with-breanna-copy","title":"Choosing Needlepoint Threads with Chèrie Whipple","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Class\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLearn the \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e behind choosing needlepoint threads! Chèrie will share her expertise on selecting the right fibers for different canvas meshes and designs, plus helpful tips for choosing threads that will make your projects shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet Your Instructor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChèrie brings decades of experience as an educator, artist, and lifelong maker and teacher to Southern Grace Needlepoint. Much of her professional career was devoted to teaching and training, covering everything from technical writing and business process analysis to catering and retail sales. She holds a \u003cb\u003eMaster of Arts in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University\u003c\/b\u003e, where her studies deepened her appreciation for art, American craft traditions, and material culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChèrie’s needlepoint journey began nearly 15 years ago through the mentorship of a dear friend, and she has since become passionate about both the craft itself and helping others develop their skills. She is a member of the \u003cb\u003eAmerican Needlepoint Guild\u003c\/b\u003e, as well as the \u003cb\u003eShenandoah Valley Chapter of ANG, Chattanooga Waste Knots, and Upstate Stitchers of the Carolinas\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHer artistic interests extend well beyond needlepoint. Chèrie creates and teaches \u003cb\u003eJapanese kumihimo braiding\u003c\/b\u003e, and has explored chain maille jewelry, enameling, metalsmithing, and polymer clay. With her extensive teaching background and love of the arts, Chèrie brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and enthusiasm to every class.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Grace Needlepoint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47191031251143,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/6745\/5431\/files\/Yourparagraphtext_d75d07b7-643b-4a77-a0bb-62ba15bb98db.png?v=1789574575","url":"https:\/\/www.southerngraceneedlepoint.com\/products\/needlepoint-101-with-breanna-copy","provider":"Southern Grace Needlepoint","version":"1.0","type":"link"}