Do you have a favorite molecule? A complex graph that you’re proud of? A PSET data visualization that took you hours that you want to commemorate through fiber art? A prevailing statistic that drives you? Of course you do!

Learn how to embroider this IAP with the PKG Center! You will learn basic embroidery skills, how to sketch your data visualization by hand, and how to embroider overtop of your sketch. All supplies needed to bring your data visualization to a colorful, tangible take-away will be provided. You just bring your favorite data visualization. This workshop is for beginners - you do not need any previous experience with drawing, embroidery, or any fiber art. 

Why embroidery, data, and the PKG Center?

The namesake of the PKG Center, Priscilla King Gray, taught crewel embroidery at MIT from 1978 to 2007. The group she founded continues to this day, as the MIT Women’s League Fiber Crafts Group. Crafting has been critical in the history of women’s socioeconomic mobility and remains well aligned with MIT’s mens et manus motto.

Register for one of the following workshops: 

• Date: Tuesday, January 7th 12-2pm 
• Date: Tuesday, January 14th 12-2pm 
• Date: Tuesday, January 21st 12-2pm 

All supplies are included. Seats are limited -- you will receive a confirmation if you have a seat in the workshop. All workshops are in person. Location will be sent with your confirmation.

Once you learn your embroidery skills this IAP, join the PKG Center and MIT Women's League on Thursday, January 30th for a viewing of Little Women (2019) for a stitch along movie night. Bring your project and join a community of crafters. Event details here.

Funding for these workshops is provided thanks to the Office of Experiential Learning, Morningside Academy for Design, and Office of the Vice President for Climate.