Cheeky Embroidery Hoop Course

Stitch your favorite four-letter word in a flower circle at this Portland embroidery class!



2 x 1.5 hours Location Comes to you Class size 1 to 6 guests   $70 - $80 ($70 for Child; $80 for Adult. $5 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
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Choose your four-letter word wisely, because it's about to become the most charming piece of wall art you've ever made with your own two hands!
In this beginner-friendly stitching class, you'll learn foundational embroidery techniques -- back stitch, chain stitch, stem stitch, and French knots -- while creating a beautifully framed hoop featuring your chosen word nestled inside a wreath of hand-stitched flowers and leaves. No prior experience is needed, and every skill level is warmly welcomed; more experienced stitchers can level up with herringbone, woven roses, cable chain stitch, and satin stitch for a more intricate finished piece. This is one of those creative activities that feels equal parts meditative and mischievous, and the end result is genuinely something to be proud of.
If you're hunting for things to do near Portland that are a little outside the ordinary, this class delivers. Whether you're brainstorming bachelorette party ideas, birthday party activities, or team building ideas that actually bring people together with laughter (and a little light profanity), this is it. The only thing you need to bring is your sense of humor -- we'll handle everything else. Come stitch something your grandmother would pretend to be scandalized by!
What you'll get
  • A finished embroidered piece with your chosen word centered in a floral circle!
  • Skill in 4+ stitches (back, chain, stem, French knots)
  • A cheeky, crowd-pleasing wall decoration
  • The ability to scale up difficulty as your skills grow
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • Your curiosity and creativity!
  • Enthusiasm to learn and get hands-on
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive sessions, which are 1 week apart.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

I have accessibility needs, can this class accomodate me?
Let me know ahead of time what concerns you may have. Some modifications could be changing the size or complexity of the design for visual or fine motor needs, using a hoop stand and having soothing lotion for tired hands, or choice of venue for space for mobility aids. Let's talk!
Location

Your teacher can travel within 15 miles of Clackamas County, to a venue of your choice.

Cheeky Embroidery Hoop Course location
Your teacher

Pip Stitches
Pip Stitches

female Women-owned

Pip Stitches is the embroidery art of Katie Pippel — a maker with a gift for turning stories, memories, and deeply personal moments into beautifully stitched works of thread and color! Working with simple, tactile materials — cotton thread, beech wood hoops, and vibrant fabrics — she creates pieces that range from the illustrative to the abstract, rendering everything from architecture and children's drawings to the nuanced landscapes of chronic illness and healing. Her work is intimate, meaningful, and made with genuine heart.
Deeply inspired by Impressionism, Pip Stitches embraces the interplay of light, atmosphere, and bold color over strict realism — much like the artists who once shook up the art world by following feeling over formula. Katie brings that same spirit of courage and creativity to her needle and thread, championing embroidery not just as craft, but as fine art. Whether she's accepting commissions, exhibiting her work, or teaching classes, Pip Stitches is a warm and welcoming space where stitching meets storytelling — one hoop at a time!

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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