Celeste Chalasani is this week’s guest and stumpwork is the topic. She is a designer and teacher and has taught extensively for the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA) at chapter workshops, regional and national seminars; for Blue Bonnet Studio Time; and for the National Academy of Needlearts. Celeste currently teaches an online class for Craftsy and previously taught online classes for EGA Online Studio (2015) and Craft University (a division of Interweave, 2013). She has class proposals accepted for 2018 Blue Bonnet Studio Time, Great Lakes Region EGA 2018 Seminar, 2018 South Central Region EGA Seminar and Greater Pacific Region EGA 2018 Seminar. Celeste has also written an Individual Correspondence Course on Stumpwork for EGA.
Chalasani first learned embroidery, sewing, and crochet as a young child from her grandmother. Her passion for stumpwork was sparked when she joined EGA in 1999. A life-long learner, she completed the City & Guilds Level 1 and 2 Certificate in Design and Craft Stumpwork distance courses under the tutelage of Chris Hammacott. Celeste is currently enrolled in the National Academy of Needlearts Teachers’ Certification program. We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation.–Christine and Gary
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Connect with Celeste through her online channels:
- Celeste Chalasani’s website
- Celeste on Facebook
- Celeste Chalasani on Instagram
- Celeste Chalasani’s Craftsy class
We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Celeste. We’re always looking for guests, so let us know if there is someone you’d like us to have on the show.–Gary and Christine
Great discussion – Celeste is such an inspiration in her field and so interesting to listen to. I particularly the discussion on her Craftsy class – and also how she plans a project – fascinating.
Christine is clearly enjoying the class and getting to grips with all things stumpwork – it’s a joy to listen to her describing what she is learning and how much pleasure she gets out of the process. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Wendy, Thanks for listening and we’re glad you enjoyed the show. After talking with Celeste and Christine, Craftsy classes have become much more appealing. I just may have to sign up for one.
Gary
Gary, I have the Goldwork Craftsy class – done by Lucy Barter from San Francisco School of Needlework and Design – it’s fantastic!!!