Introduction to Needlepoint Workshop

Discover the art of needlepoint with Needlepoint.com at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop introduces the fundamentals of a timeless craft, giving you the skills and confidence to start a creative hobby of your own.

Learn how to start and end threads, discover the benefits of using stretcher bars, and practice two foundational stitches: basketweave and continental. Leading the class is Margaret (Meg) Ergenziner, a local high school teacher who brings more than 30 years of stitching experience to the art of needlepoint. Meg has taught dozens of classes and is passionate about helping others develop their skills, with expertise spanning beginner stitches, beading and ribbon work. She will be joined by Ava, Needlepoint.com’s Raleigh store manager, and Anna, head of fulfillment, who will assist participants throughout the workshop.

A practice canvas and threads will be provided, giving you the materials you need to build your skills in a welcoming, hands-on setting. The class takes place in the Inn’s Vista Restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Duke Forest provide an inviting backdrop for an evening of creativity. No prior needlepoint experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and get ready to learn a new skill!

Guests can also order food and beverages from the Inn’s award-winning Fairview Dining Room menu throughout the class to enjoy during the experience. View the full menus here.

The class is $65, and advance registration is required. Visit the hotel’s experiences page or call (919) 490-0999 for more information.

The needlepoint workshop is part of the Dive Into Durham Masterclass series, a fall program that invites the Triangle to discover its next creative passion. The series is hosted by the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and the nearby JB Duke Hotel, both AAA Four Diamond properties on the campus of Duke University.

The full lineup of classes includes:

• Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m.: “Modern Calligraphy for Beginners” at JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar. Instructor: Anna White of Sip & Script. Cost: $65. Registration.
• Nov. 5, 6-8 p.m.: “Beginner’s Watercolor Winter Botanicals Workshop” at JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar. Instructor: Sia Karamalegos. Cost: $50. Registration.
• Nov. 12, 6-8 p.m.: “Photography and the Art of Noticing” at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Vista Restaurant. Instructor: Abigail Jackson. Cost: $55. Registration.
• Nov. 19, 6-8 p.m.: “Introduction to Needlepoint Workshop” at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Vista Restaurant. Instructor: Margaret Ergenzinger. Cost: $65. Registration.