Reviews

Donna McComber

Amazing class! Walked away with skills and tools to complete my project. So much more packed into this class than I could have imagined. Instructor was the best I have ever had..patient and knows how to teach.. Not just a demo!

Sachiko Elzer

I can't say enough good things about this embroidery class. Robin is a fantastic instructor: thorough and informative without ever feeling overwhelming, and so warm and personable that the time flew by. She made it fun from start to finish, and I walked away with real skills and a lot more confidence. I'd love to take another class and bring my chi... + more

Nolwenn Coupannec

The class was very good and the teacher super friendly and patient with all of us. We had a blast

Hitoe Matsuda

We selected the Visible Mending Workshop for our company summer event and invited the instructor to our office. It was a relaxing and enjoyable three hours. We had a great time chatting while also concentrating on our designs and mending projects. The instructor prepared a wide variety of materials, shared her knowledge and techniques, and was very... + more

Marcia Hanlon

What a great evening! I learned the basics of embroidery along with exposure to all the various possibilities to create as I develop the skills. Robin was so generous with her materials. She’s a kind and intuitive teacher. Her knowledge and passion for the craft was contagious! I highly recommend taking any of her classes.

La

What a wonderful evening of learning and creating with Robin. She is an exceptionally gifted artisan who brings decades of experience across an extraordinary range of textile arts, from sashiko embroidery, stumpwork, and natural fabric dyeing to blackwork, which she studied during her time in London. Her years in the New York fashion industry are e... + more What a wonderful evening of learning and creating with Robin. She is an exceptionally gifted artisan who brings decades of experience across an extraordinary range of textile arts, from sashiko embroidery, stumpwork, and natural fabric dyeing to blackwork, which she studied during her time in London. Her years in the New York fashion industry are evident not only in the depth of her knowledge, but in the generosity and ease with which she shares it. Robin welcomed us into her home studio and created such a warm, patient environment for learning. The time flew by. She was thorough without making the process feel rigid, and the kit included a generous variety of supplies that were useful during the workshop and allowed us to continue our projects afterward. I spent much of my time learning and practicing sashiko stitching, and one of the things I appreciated most was the freedom of visible mending itself. There is less emphasis on perfection and more appreciation for the rugged, lived-in, vintage character of something repaired, renewed, and made beautiful again. I always feel like that’s a reflection of my own life… An unexpected highlight was seeing Robin’s blackwork and hearing her describe the similarities she has observed between historic European blackwork patterns and Japanese needlework. As a Christian, I found myself thinking about God as Creator and the creativity He has placed within those He created. Long before the internet made it possible for us to see one another’s work instantly, people across cultures were creating patterns, order, beauty, and meaning with their hands. There was something deeply moving to me about seeing echoes of that creativity across traditions. Robin’s artistry is exquisite, but so is her willingness to share what she has learned over a lifetime. I left with new skills, an unfinished piece I’m excited to keep working on, and an even greater appreciation for the gift of creating with our hands. I would absolutely take another class with her. - less

Shirley Pimentel

Robin was amazing!!! I brought my daughter and Robin was patient, kind and explained everything so well! We truly had a magical and special time and I am sure this will be a core memory for us!

Jade Groobman

We had the best time! Robin is so talented and knowledgeable and made the class incredibly fun and accessible. Highly recommend

Bryce Marchant

I booked this class as an activity to do with my partner for her birthday. I couldn’t recommend it more. Robin made the experience so special. She taught with such passion for the craft and made some amazing snacks for us to nibble on throughout the experience. Time flew by as we got lost in conversation and our stitches. Highly recommend this clas... + more

Saori Fujiyama

Robin is an excellent teacher! She is very kind and patient. I enjoyed learning from her very much. I feel like I had a meditation by moving my hands. I would like to take more of her classes in the future.

Yuliya Kirov

Robin was incredible and very knowledgable. We were a group of seven, and we all had a blast! We learned how to dye scarves with all natural ingredients and flowers. Our favorite part was smashing the flowers into the fabric.

Zlata Ivleva

Great class! Learned so much and had the best time ever!

Alina Solomon

What a fun class! I was able to learn new stitches and start a custom creation on my own shirt!

Kit Mention

Had a great time and learned a lot! I'd recommend to anyone looking to learn the basics or level up.

Claudine Gallo

Robin exceeded our expectations. Truly one of the best experiences I’ve had in NYC! Lovely person and so happy to share her craft. A++++

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