Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 8+

Speaks Spanish

Teaching since 1984

MA in Museum Studies: Costume and Textile Conservation and Curation

About Kim K.

4.9

(149)

For creative people and makers, crafting is like going to the gym. You will find great fulfillment and a sense of accomplishment if you set aside time on a regular basis to nurture this very important part of what makes you who you are. Think of me like a personal trainer. I will encourage and inspire you while you develop your skills and express yourself through a variety of textile based media. Private and group lessons or classes are provided in locations around the NYC area, in my space or via webcam. My focus is on providing an entertaining, relaxing and enjoyable experience as you learn a leisure time activity. I am extremely patient and detail oriented. When you let me know what you would like to learn or make, I will guide you through everything from selecting materials to fine tuning your technique. Take a lesson with me to find out why my students love me. Teaching is a wonderful extension of my work as a professional crochet and knit designer and technical editor. A web search will reveal some of my published work over the last decade. As a craft teacher in the NYC area for over 8 years, I have worked with individuals, groups and classes of all ages and skill levels. Most of my experience focuses on working with older adults and people with special needs. Minors must have a supervising adult present. I do not work with groups of young children. I have studied the history and mastered the skills to make and teach a vast variety of textile techniques. Please see my experience. If you are using this site without the assistance of a TL Rep, I recommend the schedule as you go option. I often have openings in my calendar sooner than the site allows. After we make contact, we can choose the best date and time. *** Lesson Details *** Please let me know what you would like to learn or make before your lesson so that we may be fully prepared with any materials, tools, equipment, books or handouts. Students are expected to provide all their own tools and materials unless other arrangements are made. Recommended duration for in-person lessons is 90 minutes. A surcharge may be added for travel outside of areas accessible by one MTA fare or expected travel time exceeding 90 minutes. *** Specialties *** Textile based crafts including crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing, patchwork, plastic canvas, needlepoint, counted cross stitch, bobbin lace, historic textile and costume conservation and storage, and more. I also love to research and develop craft projects for classes or master techniques students would like to learn.

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Student's Home

Teaching Hours

Sunday

7:45 AM-8 AM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

45 minutes

$65

60 minutes

$80

90 minutes

$100

120 minutes

$120

ReviewsWrite a review

93%

4.9

149 Reviews

Jaime

Teacher's studio

Kim is a great teacher! She explains things very well and in a way that is easy to understand. I highly recommend going to Kim for crochet lessons!

Posted May 16, 2023

Tammie

Teacher's studio

Kim is very patient and explains everything well.

Posted Apr 15, 2023

Deborah

Online

Kim was terrific! I'm a beginning crocheter and by the end of the lesson, I finished a granny square! She was patient, prepared and very knowledgeable. I will be making granny squares for a while and then schedule another session. Thank you Kim!

Posted Apr 12, 2023

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Experience

Textile Conservator

Jan, 2013 - Present

Kim K.

Textile conservator in private practice. My experience includes work on one of the largest privately held collections of kimonos in America. I restored the embroidery and stabilized areas of loss on kimonos averaging 150 years old. I have also restored areas of loss and stabilized crocheted family heirlooms averaging 50 years old including lace tablecloths and afghans. Photos are available upon request.

Instructor

Oct, 2014 - Dec, 2014

Community College

Continuing Education Intermediate Crochet Course

Craft Teacher

Apr, 2014 - Nov, 2015

Project Find

"In Stitches...with Kim K" Learn, practice and share your Crochet, Knitting and Sewing skills in a fun and caring atmosphere. Make things for yourself, gifts for friends and family, or charity items. Get help with your own projects and learn new skills. But, most of all - be inspired, feed your creativity and meet some new friends. Tools and materials will be provided to work on projects at the center, or bring your own that you can work on at home. Hacemos las puntadas en Espanol, tambien. Kim K is a profession craft instructor with over seven years experience working with older adults. Students often comment on Kim's kind and patient teaching style. She is also a published crochet and knit designer, technical editor and CYC certified instructor.

Craft Teacher

Oct, 2008 - Jun, 2014

Carter Burden/Making Art Work

Teach full day craft programs at libraries several times each year. Senior Participants craft items that are donated to organizations like Head Start and battered women's shelters.

Craft Teacher

Sep, 2007 - Feb, 2019

Adult Day Care

Provide crafting activities for adults with special needs and a variety of skill levels.

Craft teacher

Jul, 2007 - Feb, 2019

Hudson Guild

Provide weekly craft classes free to anyone over age 55. We currently rotate between knitting, crochet and sewing. The first hour of our class we have a group lesson or work on a group project. The second hour of our class is independent work time where anyone can get help with any project that interests them. Tools and materials are provided to work on projects in class. If materials are provided, only completed projects may be taken home. If you want to work on your project at home, you must provide your own tools and materials.

Crochet & Knit Teacher

Jul, 2007 - Present

Various

I have taught classes for various businesses and organizations

Assistant Workroom Supervisor

Mar, 2003 - Mar, 2005

Penn & Fletcher

Supervised and worked with 8-12 embroidery artisans to produce high end embroidery for interior designers, theater costume and film. My personal work can be seen in "The Aviator" and "Memoirs of a Geisha," among others. My skills include hand embroidery and tambour work. Photos of select work available upon request.

Freelance Crochet and Knit Professional

Jun, 2002 - Present

Kim K.

As a professional crochet and knit designer, I design, construct and write patterns. I have worked with Vogue Knitting, Crochet Today, Your Knitting Life, Interweave Crochet, Family Circle, Knit 1, Crochet!, Crochet World and other magazines; Coats and Clark, Lion Brand, Caron and other yarn companies; Soho Publishing, Annie's Attic, Dynamic Resources Group (DRG), American School of Needlework, Leisure Arts, and other publishing companies. I have also worked as a technical editor in both crochet and knit for Soho Publishing, Crochet Today, Lion Brand, Interweave Crochet, Dover and private designers and artists.

Museum Curator

Jul, 1994 - Aug, 2000

Madison County Historical Society

My responsibilities included educational outreach programs, collections management, giving tours of an historic house museum, managing gift shop, research assistance, fund raising, grant writing, special event coordination, public relations, development, recruiting and supervising volunteers and interns, and general day-to-day management.