Meet Karen Katin, owner of Stitchery since February 2017. She teaches all The Stitchery sewing classes to children and adults age 7+. She's a certified Rhode Island educator with a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction and over 40 years of sewing experience.
You might find her designing a zip sling pouch pattern for the Kids Classes, designing costumes for the Portsmouth High School Drama Club, leading the PHS Costume Club in sewing for the Drama Club, designing an upcycling project for the Teen classes, turning a quilt block into a drawstring bag for the adult project class, mentoring a senior project, teaching an Independent Study in Fashion Design fora. PHS student, teaching a felt gingerbread house workshop for kids, hosting the annual Craft Supply Swap, or teaching at libraries through Rhode Island--all while wearing clothes she has sewn herself.

This year, she's the State Director for the America's Tapestry Project. Read more about the project HERE, and. her role HERE.

Look for examples of what everyone is making in class over on The Stitchery Instagram and Facebook accounts!

Welcome to Stitchery!

Here's our main class menu offered throughout the year: 
  • Kids Classes (age 7-10)
  • Teen Classes (age 11-16)
  • Adult Open Sew (Wednesday evening)
  • Kids and Teen Summer Camps
  • Vacation Day Workshops
  • Private Classes to work on exactly what you would like to make at a time that works for your schedule
  • Private lessons for knitting and beginner crochet
Don't see what you were looking for? Email The Stitchery about creating a class for your friend group or organization.
Please note that we are only open during class sessions. Our hours may vary during school vacations and we are closed on regularly scheduled holidays.
**Stitchery does not sell any retail items like fabric, yarn, or other merchandise.** 
Please email us if you would like to drop in so we can be there to meet you.
14 Potomac Road, Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
(In the same Plaza as Stage Door dance)
thestitcheryri@gmail.com

In addition the Studio will be available for private events. Please  email us about holding your event at Stitchery.