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title: "Embroidery Circle"
description: "Free embroidery workshop at Biblioteca Pública Virgilio Barco in Bogotá. An afternoon to create with thread, share, and learn. Check the source for details."
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date: "2026-10-08T14:30:00-05:00"
category: "Exhibitions"
source: "BibloRed"
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# Embroidery Circle

- **When:** Thu, Oct 8, 2:30 PM
- **Where:** Biblioteca Pública Virgilio Barco · Teusaquillo
- **Price:** Free
- **Category:** Exhibitions
- **Organizer:** BibloRed
- **Source:** [BibloRed](https://biblored.gov.co/programate/circulo-de-bordado-5)

## About this plan

If you want a different plan in Bogotá, the Embroidery Circle at Biblioteca Pública Virgilio Barco invites you to slow down. It is an open space to draw with thread and texture, no experience needed, where the process and the conversation around the needle matter most.

The meeting is an afternoon to sit in community, pick colors, and let the slow craft carry you. The library provides materials and guidance. You bring the desire to try something new. If you have never embroidered or already know the basic stitches, the session adapts to your level.

It is one of those free plans in Bogotá that works for a weekday afternoon: cultural, calm, and you walk home with something you made.

- Open workshop for beginners and experienced stitchers
- Materials and guidance provided by the library
- A space to create in community
- Free entry, no complicated sign-up
- An afternoon dedicated to slow, mindful craft

## Who it's for

Great for people looking for a cultural and free plan in Bogotá, away from the noise, who enjoy hands-on activities, knitting, or crafts, on your own or with friends.

## Tips

- Arrive a few minutes early to settle into the room
- You do not need to bring anything, the workshop usually provides basic materials
- If you have favorite threads or fabric, bring them to personalize your project
- Confirm the exact time and room on the BibloRed page before you go
- Biblioteca Virgilio Barco sits near several TransMilenio stops along Carrera 30

## FAQ

**Is the Embroidery Circle at Biblioteca Virgilio Barco free?**

Yes, entry is free. It is one of the free plans BibloRed offers in its cultural program in Bogotá.

**Do I need to know how to embroider to attend?**

No. The workshop is designed for beginners and also for experienced stitchers who want to share the craft in community.

**Where is Biblioteca Pública Virgilio Barco located?**

It is in the Teusaquillo locality of Bogotá. You can check the exact address and directions on the official BibloRed page.

**Do I need to bring materials or a needle?**

The library usually provides the basics, but we recommend confirming the details at the source before the workshop.

**Is this a good plan to bring kids to?**

It depends on the day. If you plan to go with family, check the BibloRed page to see if the activity is open to children.

**How do I sign up for the workshop?**

You can find sign-up info, spots, and the schedule on the official event page at BibloRed, where you can confirm all details before you go.

> Dates and prices may change. Always confirm on the source page.