Finishing Camp Detroit

A high-touch, in-person finishing experience for stitchers ready to move beyond the basics. Join LeighAnne Tucci and Amanda Metes for two full days of hands-on instruction designed to build real finishing skills — not just complete a single project. 

• 4 focused sessions (3 hours each)
• Small-group format
• Direct, real-time instruction and troubleshooting

📍 Carhartt, Detroit, MI

📅 June 12–13, 2026

🪡 All materials provided. Just bring your canvases (or vintage or blank canvas is great practice too!)

What You'll Learn

• Cording Camp (Live) — create and apply cording with precision
• Finishing Special Shapes & Grommets — confidently handle curves and complex edges
• Gusseted Standups — build structured, dimensional pieces
• Patches & Appliqué — expand how you use your needlepoint

Each one of our sessions contains multiple variations.

Because you learn from two experienced finishers, you get our advice on how we both uniquely handle various finishing challenges, giving you the skills to think through solutions from multiple perspectives. 

What's Included

• In-person instruction across 4 focused sessions
• Small-group format: limited per group for expert, hands-on help from us
• All materials provided
• Lunch both days
• Curated swag bag
  
• One year of The Needlepoint Finishing Club included for ongoing learning

What to Bring

• Your stitched needlepoint canvases
• Any specialty threads or trims you love (optional)

Lodging and sightseeing list will be provided. Come check out the city Conde Nast calls "One of the best places to visit."