Private Class Feedback
“Recently I was lucky enough to have a private lesson on a new embroidery technique with Laura. She went over the technique step by step, answering all of my questions, clarifying things that I didn’t initially understand, and demonstrating the new (to me) stitching methods. Laura observed my stitching, provided feedback, encouragement, and super helpful hints. Laura is an expert embroiderer, artist, and teacher. I highly recommend her!”
-Laurie in San Francisco
“Laura's knowledge of embroidery (stitches, technique, design, supplies) is encyclopedic. She is a patient and thorough teacher who will help you get to the next level as you develop your own interests and style. She will also offer guidance on issues like developing designs and transferring them to fabric, tools and supplies, and sources of inspiration. I feel so fortunate to have an artist like Laura available to teach me.”
-Shelagh in Alameda
A group of friends and I hired Laura to teach us a week long class. She was extremely knowledgeable and skilled in embroidery and taught in a professional manner. She had an organized flow of lessons, clear explanations of the stitches, and a good set up for demonstration. She was patient with us beginners, provided encouragement, adjusted the pace of the lessons when needed, was willing to redo any of the demos, and answered any questions that arose. She was flexible with our needs and modified the plan based on new interests that arose within the class as the week went on. She also shared a variety of materials with us to try out, like hoops, stands, lights, and threads. She’s clearly passionate about her love of embroidery and willingness to share it with others. It was a truly amazing week! We had fun, learned a lot, and felt like we walked away with a lot of inspiration for the art of stitching. I would highly recommend her as a teacher!!
-Onna in El Cerrito
“Can’t recommend Laura’s private group embroidery class highly enough. From initial scoping and scheduling conversations to setup, the day of our event to participants’ individual questions during, Laura was extremely responsive and accommodating—and the event itself was a hit! Laura coached us beginners with clarity and patience, sharing her robust knowledge of the techniques and field of embroidery in an accessible and fun way. As we wrapped up our class with Laura, I was already starting to think about planning another one for my friends who couldn’t make it this time!”
-Blaine in San Francisco
General Class Feedback
“I’ve told many people about your amazing work and it’s a privilege to learn from you.”
“This was such a wonderful, accessible class! Would highly recommend. Looking forward to the next classes.”
“I hope to take more classes with Laura. She is passionate, knowledgeable, and kind. It was a terrific experience. I learned a lot.”
“Laura you are an amazing teacher and artist! Loved the relaxed, no stress method of teaching! Thank you for sharing your art!!!”
“I had a great time! I’m still very much a beginner, but feel like I improved immensely and will be able to keep practicing on my own.”
“Your work leaves me awed. Looking forward to learning as much from you as I can. Please put me on your mailing list!”
“Laura is an extremely patient and talented teacher and her classes have really re-invigorated my love of all things embroidered! If you’re thinking about learning to embroider, I can’t recommend a better teacher.”
"Anyone available to take a class from Laura would be so lucky! She is so incredibly talented and patient with ALL learners. She has ignited an artistic fire in me that I have been struggling to get back for some time. I can not wait to take another class with her.”
“Laura is such a good teacher; I learn new tips even on stitches I’ve been using forever.”
Feedback from Embroidery Magic Students
“I had so much fun with the Embroidery Magic Group I decided to sign up with your Sampler Workshop.”
“What a wonderful way to spend a week in mindful community with other stitchers.Laura creates a lovely container and adapted so nicely to everyone’s requests.”
"Thank you for being the person I encountered embroidery through. I'm really loving it and can't wait to have the time to do more in the next couple months."
“This class was exactly what I needed this week. I learned so much about more things than I could have imagined. So very grateful for an extended time to learn and think and practice.”
“Thank you for a wonderful week long class. I came with two specific goals in mind and met them both as well as other goals I didn’t even know I had. I learned a lot and enjoyed myself immensely!”
“What a wonderful experience! I loved the openness of the teacher to let students raise topics. They wanted to learn. Laura is such a great teacher. She manages to be straightforward but kind and encouraging which is a difficult balancing act!”
“Nice flow to the class between teacher instructing and giving us time to work on our own projects. Teacher is very knowledgeable and open to hearing what students have to say. Teacher addressed a wide variety of stitchery topics.
“Laura is an extremely patient and talented teacher and her classes have really re-invigorated my love of all things embroidered! If you’re thinking about learning to embroider, I can’t recommend a better teacher.”
"Anyone available to take a class from Laura would be so lucky! She is so incredibly talented and patient with ALL learners. She has ignited an artistic fire in me that I have been struggling to get back for some time. I can not wait to take another class with her.”
“Laura is such a good teacher; I learn new tips even on stitches I’ve been using forever.”