Cartonnage - Matchbox - 21 Feb 2026

Learn Cartonnage: Matchbox with Tidal Threadworks Join us for a hands-on Cartonnage Finishing Class focused on creating a classic matchbox-style piece using traditional French cartonnage techniques. In this full-day workshop, you’ll learn how to construct a beautifully finished matchbox, layering fabric-wrapped board and precise finishing details to create a functional keepsake. This class is ideal for stitchers ready to take the next step and turn a completed canvas into a polished final piece. A stitched and fully blocked matchbox canvas is required for this class. Please come prepared with your canvas ready to finish so we can focus on construction and technique throughout the day. Details: 🔥 Matchbox-style cartonnage finish 🧵 Stitched & blocked matchbox canvas required ✂️ All cartonnage materials provided 🧠 Instruction suitable for confident beginners—no prior cartonnage experience necessary 🍽️ Lunch included 👯‍♀️ Small class size for personalized guidance When: Saturday, February 21 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Cost: $400 Refund Policy: No refunds This class is perfect for stitchers who love learning finishing techniques and want to walk away with a beautifully crafted, functional piece—and the skills to do it again at home. Registration closes 02/16