Cross-stitch is a popular form of embroidery made with X-shaped stitches, and one of the oldest embroidery techniques in the world. Its styles vary widely depending on the region where it is practiced.
In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of the stitch and design an original pattern, which you’ll then bring to life in embroidery with textile artist María Lucía Varona Borges
No prior experience required. All tools and materials will be provided, along with light bites and drinks. Just bring your curiosity and get ready to learn, create, and connect through the simple joy of stitching.
About María Lulu Varona
(b. 1993, San Juan, Puerto Rico) began her studies in theater before transferring to visual arts at the University of Puerto Rico. Learning embroidery techniques from her grandmother, she developed a practice that uses craft to explore contemporary conditions.
Residencies include ISCP (Brooklyn, 2018), Flux Factory (Queens, 2019), MACPR Program of Independent Studies (San Juan, 2020), ACRE (Wisconsin, 2021), Teton Artlab (Wyoming, 2022), New Wave (Palm Beach, 2022), The Clemente (NYC, 2022), and Art Omi (2023). Her first solo show LABOR-DADA (Embajada, San Juan, 2021) was followed by group exhibitions at The Whitney Museum of American Art (2022), The Green Gallery (Milwaukee, 2021), Abrons Art Center (NYC, 2021), Flux Factory (2019), Bronx Art Space (2017), and Roberto Paradise (San Juan, 2017).
