Join us in the Visions of the Vernacular workshop space with artist Teresa Ruiz for an immersive workshop where you will learn to bring your photographs to life by hand-stitching directly into them.

Participants are encouraged to bring a personal photograph; a meaningful place, building or landscape, and learn how to reanimate it using vibrant threads and unique embroidery patterns. Teresa will guide you through the delicate technique of piercing the photo and introduce you to basic and creative stitching methods.

Whether you are an experienced artist or a curious beginner, this class offers a meditative and innovative way to reclaim your images. By the end of the workshop, you will take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art and the skills to continue exploring this captivating medium.

Facilitator: Teresa Ruiz

Ruiz is a Spanish visual artist based in Bermuda whose practice redefines analogue photography through the lens of fibre art. Using 35mm film as her canvas, she intervenes in the image with hand-stitched embroidery, transforming static captures into tactile, vibrant narratives.

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Class Size: Maximum of 10 participants to ensure individualized attention and a supportive environment

Age groups: All ages welcome; Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult

Skill Level: All levels welcome

Location: Mezzanine Gallery @ Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art

Workshop Fee: $75 Members/$125 Non-members; under 18 bursary application here.

Materials: All supplies provided.

Important reminder: A cancellation must be made 14 days before the registration program start date to receive a refund.  No refund will be given within 14 days of the program date.