| Title | Information |
| Instructor | Celeste Chalasani |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Length of Workshop | 2 days |
| Date(s) | Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026 |
| Cost | $175 per day x 2 day + $10 material fee |
| Total Pice of Workshop | $360 |
Workshop Description
Students will learn the basics of embroidering on paper as they work 10 embroidery stitches. Celeste will walk students through the stitches and share examples of how she has used them in her book art practice. At the end of class, students will assemble their embroidered pages to make their own “Little Book of Embroidery Stitches,” which can serve as a reference tool for years to come. Left-handed instructions available upon request.
Finished Product: an accordion book measuring 5½″ x 25½″.
Day 1 Morning: Introduction and Project Materials. Cut individual pages, Back Stitch, Outline Stitch, Stem Stitch
Day 1 Afternoon: Herringbone Stitch, Blanket Stitch, Fly Stitch, Feather Stitch
Day 2 Morning: Welcome & Review. Chain Stitch, French Knot, Ghiordes Knot
Day 2 Afternoon: Lazy Daisy Flowers, Lettering Basics, Whipping, creating the accordion book
Materials/Equipment to be Provided by Students
- Foam or rubber pad
- Cardstock or Mi-Teintes paper or similar measuring a minimum of 5½″ x 25½″
- Bonefolder
- Craft cutting board
- X-Acto knife
- Metal ruler or straight edge
- Acid-free tape
- Acid-free glue stick or double-sided tape
- Scissors for cutting thread
- Markers in various colors (optional)
- Magnification and good lighting is recommended
See Materials Glossary for definitions and images
Materials/Equipment to be Provided by Instructor
- Kits that include printed cardstock
- Five skeins of stranded cotton thread
- Pricking tool
- Embroidery needle
- Written instructions
Instructor Biography
Celeste Chalasani is an artist specializing in Stumpwork embroidery, a type of needlework that produces a three-dimensional effect. She teaches in-person and virtually for the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA), the National Academy of Needle Arts (NAN), and other organizations. She is a graduate of NAN’s Teachers’ Certification program and completed their Teach Cum Laude program combining Stumpwork and Book Arts. Her piece “Tidal Treasures” was accessioned into the NAN Permanent Collection at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design at North Carolina State University. Celeste is a member of the North Redwoods Book Arts Guild and San Diego Book Arts.
Instagram: @celestechalasani
