Whether you’re completely new to embroidery or an expert looking to learn something new, I can help you gain skills and confidence, guide you through your next project, and set you up for successful stitching!

In-Person Instruction

Several times a year, I offer my popular embroidery classes and workshops at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education, located in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. Registration is available at the CCAE website; please click the link for more information!

CURRENT CLASSES: SUMMER 2025

Embroider Painterly Pet Portraits: For Beginners and Experts!
6 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jun. 17 *No class Jul. 22
This class, suitable for total beginners and embroiderers with experience, will give you the confidence and skills to stitch unique, painterly portraits of animals. We’ll start by going over embroidery basics: how to choose thread, fabric, and simple stitches. Then we’ll move onto pattern making and stitching outline drawings. Finally, you’ll learn how to use embroidery thread to “paint” beautiful, colorful, lifelike portraits. All students will begin by working off the same reference photo, but you’ll also have the opportunity to work with the instructor to create your own unique animal portraits.

Open Embroidery Studio
6 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45pm Begins Jun. 17 *No Class Jul. 22
Curious about embroidery but not sure where to start? Looking for more support to finish a project? Or maybe you’re an experienced embroiderer interested in a friendly space to meet other artists and work in a community? The embroidery open studio has something for everyone! Instructor Kendall Kulper will be on hand to answer any questions and provide guidance for your latest project. If you’re entirely new to embroidery, she’ll also work with you to teach basic stitches and design a simple pattern for your first project. An optional materials fee is available if you need help setting up an embroidery kit.

Embroider Your Clothing! One Day Workshop
Saturday, 10am-2pm, Jul. 19
Do you have something special you’d like embroidered on a sweater, apron, handkerchief, or napkin? A cute drawing by your kids to go on a cardigan for your mom? Or your grandma’s “I love you” to memorialize on a handkerchief? Maybe you just want to rock your own personal saying! Transform your clothing with embroidery! Instructor Kendall Kulper will lead this one-day workshop, suitable for all skill levels, in how to turn your favorite drawing, recipe, piece of writing, or personal saying into an embroidery pattern you can stitch onto clothing. Before the class starts, she’ll work with each student to design your unique pattern and help you select what to stitch on. All other materials will be provided.

Embroider Your Pet! One-Day Workshop
Saturday, 10am-2pm. Sep. 6
Capture your pet’s sweet spirit with an embroidered portrait! This one-day workshop will teach you how to stitch an 8” line drawing of your pet using a custom pattern designed by instructor Kendall Kulper. Kendall will work with you ahead of the class to select the perfect photo and have your unique pattern, along with all other necessary materials, ready to go the day of the workshop! No embroidery experience necessary.

personal video instruction

For embroidery students outside the Boston area looking for personalized instruction, I offer one-on-one video consultation. Have a project you’re not sure how to start? Curious about the ins and outs of embroidery? Looking to create your own painterly embroidery pieces? My personal video instruction moves at your pace, focusing on your unique needs and answering your questions. One-off and regular instruction available. To book your free 15-minute phone consultation, please fill out the form below!

ONE-OFF RATES:
30 minutes - $60
60 minutes - $85

REPEAT INSTRUCTION:
30 minutes - $50
60 minutes - $75