Crafts & Hobbies Lessons in Watertown, MA. It's your time.

I learned to play chess from my dad when I was seven. Ever since, I have been playing in national and international chess tournaments. I was a four-time state high school chess champion. I'm an experienced tournament chess player (14 Years) and chess teacher (10 years). I have a masters degree in education from Harvard University. In addition, I have trained as a long distance runner. I was on my high school and college track and cross country team. I continue to run today and train for half-marathons and marathons.

I have taught chess with the US Chess Center in Washington, DC. I have created several after school and in school chess programs in DC, Ohio and Boston. I was a program officer for a small nonprofit that taught chess in hospitals, libraries and schools throughout the Massachusetts area. I have taught chess to both children and adults with a wide range of abilities. I was the Vice President of the Massachusetts Chess Association for 5 years.

I’ll teach you the background of Mizuhiki culture and how to make various forms of Mizuhiki works then to apply to accessories.

All ages are welcome, and no need to prepare any materials (authentic Mizuhiki imported from Japan and accessory parts are all included). If you have pliers and scissors which you are familiar with, would be appreciate it if you would bring them, otherwise please feel free to use ones I have.

FIY; Please check out my works;

https://www.instagram.com/wa_decorativecollection_tokyo/

I’m working as an instructor of Adult Education Center in Brookline casually, as well as open private lessons at home. I will be flexible to visit you for lessons if you would prefer (the $10 transport fee will be charged).

Thank you very much.

My youth was spent in Eastern Europe which meant cold winters. With that came mom’s teaching on how to make a scarf, a blanket, a coffee mug wrapper, socks and sweaters.
Though nowadays it may be counterproductive to knit, there is no better way to show someone you love than something that is handmade by you.
I’ll teach you what it takes to get started. Book your sessions now and let’s start knitting.

Are you looking to learn how to design for a certain group or just want to learn the different techniques out there, as a former Fashion Industries student, this class is here for you.

I have been a teacher for 6 years, teaching in a school setting as well as online with elementary-aged students. With this experience I have learned how to cater to the learning needs of individual students. Because crochet requires a certain level of fine motor skills, I start at age 8. In my crochet lessons we will start at a level that is appropriate and work at the students' pace. My lesson plans involve creating simple projects as we learn various stitches that show off their new skills.

I am an origami artist with 20 years of experience teaching origami to children and adults. If you need help with origami instructions; if you plan a birthday, corporate party, weeding or any party; if you want to learn how to create origami models, I am the person for you. I can teach you how to create origami models such as boxes, flowers, hearts, animals, and all sort of others paper sculptures which you can use to decorate your party, personalize your greeting cards and invitations, or give away as gifts. I will teach you how to fold origami models from all sort of paper including napkins, dollar bills and special origami paper, for any event or a holiday. In a short time you will learn a unique skills which will give you a sense of accomplishment