flowergurlcrafts

I started my journey as a knitting and crochet teaching artist in 2010 when I began working as a knitting teacher at Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate Charter School in Brooklyn, New York. I quickly learned my love of teaching and helping others develop their skills would turn into my life’s work. Working as a teacher at the charter school showed me the power of knitting and crochet to build creativity and community, deter bullying and build self-esteem.

I have worked with students from all ages and all walks of life, helping them to knit, crochet express themselves through their art, and share their creativity with others. A few of my favorite student projects that students have worked on include knit watermelons, a crochet health care bear, and a class blanket made from lettered granny squares.

As a teacher, I am a level 1 and level 2 Craft Yarn Council Certified knitting and crochet instructor. I have worked as an online and in-person instructor for locations that include Michaels Arts and Crafts, Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate Charter School, Apex for Youth, and Bruckner Forever Young Social Adult Day Care.