Make & Take: The Hanging Scrap Bird with Sue Otto

About this event

🧵 Fabric scraps + hand stitching + a little imagination = one very charming bird.

Join textile artist Sue Otto for a creative afternoon making your own dimensional hanging fabric bird.

Sue will have the bird bodies machine-sewn and ready to go. You’ll choose from colorful fabric scraps and trims, then layer, stitch, fray, and embellish your bird until it develops a personality all its own.

You’ll work on:

✨ Layered fabric wings ✨ Textured tail feathers ✨ Simple hand stitching ✨ Frayed edges and decorative details ✨ Eyes, beak, and finishing touches

No two birds will be alike, and that’s part of the fun.

Some hand-sewing experience is helpful, but you do not need advanced sewing skills. Sue will be there to guide you through the finishing techniques.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 1:00–3:30 PM $45 Ages 12+ / Adults All materials & tools included Limited to 10 seats

🎁 Bonus: You’ll take home Sue’s original Hanging Scrap Bird pattern and complete workshop instructions so you can make more at home.

📍 The Little Art Shop Studio 129 First St., Benicia, CA Historic Tannery Building

Perfect for holiday decorating, handmade gifts, or simply adding a little fabric whimsy to your home.