i teach machine and hand-sewing (specializing in garments) and pattern drafting, as well as crochet, embroidery, mending, block printing, and other textile arts, all over the USA, in-person, virtually and on video. i teach at my own studio in Accord, NY as well as other locations in the Hudson Valley/Catskills area of New York (about 2 hours north of NYC). you can find all of my classes for the current year listed below. please contact the venue for registration and payment. all classes require a minimum of 4 (or more) students, so please register early to avoid cancellation.
i also travel to teach at retreats, conferences and shops around the US, so i may be coming to a location near you! this page is always a work in progress, and gets updated frequently throughout the year, so please check back often, and subscribe to my newsletter to stay updated. i hope to see you in class!
private lessons at my studio can also be arranged if you are local or accessible to Accord, NY. contact me for details.
if you can’t find me in person, i also teach most of my topics as online video classes with Creativebug. this means they are available 24/7 from the comfort of your own home or studio, and you can watch, pause and rewind them as many times as needed. you can see what i offer, and watch a video about me, on my teacher page. these also make great warm-up or intro material leading up to an in-person class with me, or reference material if you’ve taken a class with me and need to review!
2026 TEACHING SCHEDULE
(note: January 2026– this schedule is currently a work-in-progress, more events will be added soon as they are announced!)
live in-person classes are in blue
live virtual classes are in orange
January
no classes in January! (i’m hibernating)
February
Befriend Your Sewing Machine at Yarn Farm in Kingston, NY — Wednesday, February 4th, 1-4pm
HACK CLUB 2026 my year-long virtual pattern designing extravaganza!!! begins 2/14 and runs monthly through December
BOXY TOP on Zak Foster’s QUilty Nook — Thursday, February 26th, 3-5pm Eastern
the ARTFUL GARMENT 2026 my year-long virtual *creative techniques for clothing* adventure!!! begins 2/14 and runs monthly through November
March
Hand Sew A Shirt at Yarn Farm in Kingston, NY — Sundays March 1, 8, 15 from 11am-1pm (3 weekly sessions)
Leggings, Made to Measure at Beetle & Fred in Beacon, NY — Friday, March 6 from 10:30am-5pm
DELUXE Hand Sewn Shirt — Thursdays starting 3/26 and running until 6/11, from 5:30-7:30pm EST, every other week for 6 sessions — learn how to sew a real shirt with just a needle and thread!
April
Clone It! at Beetle & Fred in Beacon, NY — Friday, April 3 from 10:30am-5pm
Fabric Bucket Bag at Yarn Farm in Kingston, NY — Wednesday, April 8, 1-4pm
Design Your Own Wardrobe at Sue Spargo Folk Art Quilts in Uniontown, OH — April 14-18 (5-day class)
May
Hand Sew A Shirt at Beetle & Fred in Beacon, NY — Friday, May 1 from 10:30am-5pm
Crochet Pattern Primer at Yarn Farm in Kingston, NY — Sunday, May 3, 10:30am-1:30pm
The Artful Garment at Snow Farm in Williamsburg, MA — May 6-10 (4-day class) SOLD OUT!!!
June
Design Your Own Wardrobe at Make It Sew in Rockbridge Baths, VA — June 2-6 (5-day class)
Clone It! at Beetle & Fred in Beacon, NY — Friday, June 19 from 10:30am-5pm
July
Slow Stitching Retreat by A Gathering of Stitches in Washington, ME — July 20-26 SOLD OUT!!!
Medomak Fiberarts Retreat in Washington, ME — (Session 1) July 27- August 2
August
Medomak Fiberarts Retreat in Washington, ME — (Session 2) August 3-9
Design Your Own Wardrobe at Sanborn Mills Farm in Loudon, NH — August 26-30 (5-day class)
September
Clone & Hack It: Jackets and Hoodies at Snow Farm in Williamsburg, MA — September 24-27 (3-day class)
October
Make Your Own Wardrobe at Harrisville Designs in Harrisville, NH — October 27-31 (5-day class) SOLD OUT!!!
November
Clone It! at Beetle & Fred in Beacon, NY — Friday, November 6 from 10:30am-5pm
December
no classes in December. happy holidaze!