Registration closes February 9th, 2026!
The Pioneer Valley Chapter (PVC) presents “Fall Daze,” an elegant stumpwork ornament workshop, held via Zoom, with Celeste Chalasani. This class is appropriate for all stitchers, including beginners!
NOTICE: This class is only available only to NER members. If seats remain, registration will open to all members. Click here to learn more about joining!
THE DETAILS
LOCATION: ZOOM (Attend from home!)
DATES: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
TIME: 12 PM – 6:30 PM, EST. | 9 AM – 3:30 PM, PST.
REGISTER BY: February 9th, 2026
KIT COST: $50
CLASS FEE: All teacher fees are covered for NER members from the National Seminar 2023 monies.
“Celebrate autumn with this elegant Stumpwork ornament. Sun kissed acorns hold tightly to the mighty oak while golden leaves prepare to fall. Rust velvet ribbon tied festively into a bow tops it all.”
– C. Chalasani
Each student will receive written instructions along with their kit. If you require left-handed instructions, please note so on your registration form.
Celeste will provide a Zoom link. If you are not capable of accessing Zoom, contact a friend and join them at their computer.
The class will be recorded, and the video instructions will remain available online through July 31, 2026!
KIT CONTENTS
- Silk shantung
- Cotton fabric
- Stranded cotton thread
- Beads
- Felt
- Needles
- Finishing supplies
SUPPLIES
Along with their usual stitching supplies, students will also need:
- 6″ embroidery hoop
- Scissors (for cutting fabric and felt)
- Acid-free glue stick
Magnification is highly recommended.
TECHNIQUES
- Padding with felt
- Shading with long & short stitch
- Surface embroidery stitches: Back Stitch, French Knot, Outline Stitch, Satin Stitch, Stem Stitch, and Split Stitch
- Finishing
PREWORK
Students will transfer the design before class.
THE INSTRUCTOR
Celeste Chalasani is a graduate of the National Academy of Needlearts (NAN) Teachers’ Certification Program specializing in Stumpwork. She has taught extensively both in person and virtually for the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA) at chapter workshops, regional and national seminars; for the National Academy of Needlearts; and for other regional guilds. She also teaches an online class for Craftsy.
“Teaching Stumpwork is a labor of love for me. I am passionate about sharing what I know. I approach teaching from the understanding that different people learn in different ways. I strive to provide clear written instructions with step by step color photos, orally explain the technique with color coded visual aids, demonstrate stitches and techniques, and work one on one with each student as they practice their techniques.”
– C. Chalasani
Celeste holds a BS in Business Administration. She is a Life member of EGA and NAN, and a member of the National Embroidery Teachers Association.
