Upcoming Classes
Online Multi-Day Workshops
Delicate Flight Butterfly
This two-day workshop will guide you through stitching a beautiful silk butterfly from start to finish. Learn and connect with fellow embroidery enthusiasts from the comfort of your home.
Sunday November 1st & Sunday November 8th
Classic Goldwork Moth
This three-day workshop will help you stitch up a beautiful Goldwork Moth of your very own from start to finish.
Friday December 4th, Friday December 11th & Friday December 18th
In-Person 1-Day Workshops
All in-person workshops are in partnership with Maydel in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood unless otherwise noted.
Intro to Embroidery for Decorative Mending
This class will go over several methods for repairing knit and woven fabrics with decorative stitching, and is perfect for both beginning and intermediate stitchers.
Sunday September 27th, 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Embroidery Foundations Course
Spend the day practicing several of the most commonly used embroidery stitches as you create a sampler to showcase what you’ve learned.
Saturday October 10th, 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday October 13th, 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday December 12th, 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Introduction to Canvas Stitches for Needlepoint
In this class, you will learn several useful stitches for filling background areas in needlepoint designs while creating a pincushion sampler to show what you’ve learned.
Saturday August 29th, 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Stitch Builders: Fill Stitches
Great for both advanced beginners and intermediate stitchers. Spend the day practicing 8 different embroidery stitches and create a sampler to showcase what you’ve learned.
Saturday September 12th, 10 AM - 3:30 PM
All-You-Can-Stitch Shrimp
A cute & easy intro to hand-sewn soft sculpture. Includes materials to stitch 4–5 friendly shrimp.
Sunday September 20th, 12: 30 - 4 PM
Intro to Crewelwork
Learn the basics of working with crewel wool thread in this traditional oak leaf and acorn design. Crewelwork embroidery is a form of surface embroidery that features bold colors and textural techniques that are perfect for large design and functional home decor.
Sunday January 10th, 10 AM - 3:30 PM
In Person Multi-Day Workshops
Introduction to Needle Painting
Ready to level up your stitching? In this workshop you’ll learn how to blend colors together to create new shades, and also learn how to layer colors for starker color transitions.
October 18th & 25th, 10 AM - 4 PM
Introduction to Tambour Embroidery
Learn how to embroider like the famous French couture houses in this 2-day workshop.
November 8th & 10th, 10 AM - 4 PM
Private Lessons Online/In Person
Private lessons may be arranged for both individuals and small groups upon request for both online and in person sessions. Scheduling will be based by availability. To make arrangements for private sessions, please contact me.