Private Mentoring
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Pet Portrait Mastery
Mentorship for Aspiring Embroiderers
This mentorship program offers aspiring embroiderers the opportunity to master the art of creating custom pet portraits. Through personalized guidance and hands-on instruction, participants will develop the skills and techniques needed to create intricate and lifelike embroidered portraits of beloved pets. Join me to unlock your creativity, refine your craft, and embark on a fulfilling journey of pet embroidery.
1:1 Mentorship tailored to your needs
Discover a personalized mentorship tailored to your unique needs. Immerse yourself into a flexible learning experience that allows you to work at your own pace while acquiring valuable skills for future projects.
Helpful Feedback
Collect invaluable feedback on your embroidery as you work, helping you refine your techniques and improve your craftsmanship
Critiques
Each finished project will receive a detailed critique and advice on how to advance your embroidery for your next piece.
Creating Patterns
Get support creating the initial pattern – whether it be guidance as you do it yourself or having one drawn for you.
Choosing Colors
Receive expert guidance on selecting colors to achieve a detailed and realistic portrait.
How do I know if embroidery mentorship is for me?
Whether you’re making your first stitches or honing your embroidery skills, every mentorship term is tailored to support you in achieving your artistic goals with precision and expertise.
This is NOT a class or a course. There are no pre-recorded videos, live calls, streams, or strict weekly schedules. We all have busy lives so enjoy working at your own pace with designated check-in days. All communication will be done through email. Each mentorship will be focused on one portrait and all advice and guidance will be relevant to it.
If we haven’t met yet…
Hi, I’m Michelle!
I’m a hand embroidery artist who specializes in pet portraits. In 2014, I established Stitching Sabbatical in my small studio apartment as a creative outlet to break the monotony of summer. One day, I impulsively decided to embroider my favorite photo of my cat, Purrl, and that moment ignited my passion for creating embroidered pet portraits. What started as a simple endeavor soon evolved into a deeply rewarding artistic journey.
Driven by my appreciation for the bond between humans and their animal companions, I find immense fulfillment in capturing each pet’s essence through meticulous stitches. With every stitch infused with love and care, I strive to craft personalized artworks that authentically reflect the unique personalities of my clients’ cherished pets.
After spending so many years teaching myself the art of hand embroidery, I now also create resources so others can learn the same craft. I have written two books; Pet Portrait Embroidery, and Embroidered Animal Portraits, and filmed an online video course with Domestika that teaches the thread painting technique.
I hope to share my passion for embroidery with my students, instilling within them a profound love and appreciation for this timeless craft.
My extensive background in art
I have been creating and making art my whole life – which led me to study Fine Art at Ohio University. I took classes on everything from color theory to photography and dabbled in many different mediums.
Almost 10 years of experience
I have been teaching myself hand embroidery since 2014 and have learned so much throughout the years. Each embroidery is a chance to gain a new perspective and skill.
Over 600 portraits stitched
I have refined my techniques while embroidering hundreds of pet portraits. I have stitched all sorts of fur colors, patterns, and textures. Each portrait is a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoy.
I’m an author and instructor
My book, Pet Portrait Embroidery was published in 2021 and quickly became a bestseller. In 2022 I created an online video course with Domestika.
Over 20,000 students
I’ve had the pleasure of instructing over 20,000 students globally through both my book, Pet Portrait Embroidery, and my Domestika course on thread painting.
As I continue to share my love and knowledge of this craft, my commitment remains strong in empowering more individuals to explore their creativity and excel in embroidery through personalized mentorship.
Pricing
$100
For those who are already familiar with embroidery.
$250
For those who are familiar with embroidery but need a little extra guidance.
$400
For those who are unfamiliar with embroidery and would like help through the whole process.
Looking for some extra assistance or a one-off critique?
Inquire about these other mentorship services or add them to your program. Pricing varies.
FAQ
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