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Be your own designer™

We bring the studio to you.

Tell us your date, venue, guest count and what you want your guests to create. Custom sneakers, sports balls, wearable art, team workshops and live embroidery for companies, schools, towns, retailers, teams and private celebrations.

one form → we review the event → we recommend the right setup ♡

A group of adults sit along a long studio table painting and decorating under disco balls, string lights and balloons
A group of about fifteen adults pose together in the studio holding up painted canvas tote bags beneath the neon sign
We bring the studio to you
  • Groups of 10+, private and community
  • 1.5 to 3 hours, by experience
  • Live personalization: embroidery, painting, customization
  • Hingham to New England, travel by quote

Rated 5.0 on Google

Teams, troops, companies & communities.

Our dance team had custom hip hop tops made and the experience couldn’t have been better. Each design was custom made to what each dancer envisioned.

Kasey M. Dance team, custom tops

My Girl Scout troop completed a workshop here to earn their Art & Design badge. Nandita put together a program based on the badge requirements and was amazing to work with.

Brittany M. Girl Scout troop

We brought a group of 12 kids to design their own custom basketball. Each child had their own vision and Nandita helped them create a memorable design.

Kim F. Group of 12, custom basketballs

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Pop-ups and group events

Six ways to bring us to you.

Public events

Pop Up Art Experiences

From $99.99

20+ guests · 2 hours · anywhere in New England

Interactive art stations, custom sneakers, wearables and more for festivals, fairs, schools and community events.

Bring The Boston Artistry to you →

Private

Offsite Party Experience

From $1,500

15+ guests · 1.5 hours base

BYO sneakers, sports balls, totes or canvas with instruction, supplies, setup and cleanup.

Plan an offsite event

Scouts

Girl Scout Troops

From $399.99

2 hours · 10 to 18 scouts

Badge-ready art and design workshops in the Hingham studio or at your location.

Book a troop

Business

Corporate & Team Experiences

From $3,500

15+ guests · 2 to 3 hours

Team bonding, company celebrations and creative brand experiences in-studio or offsite.

Plan a team event

Live personalization

Live Embroidery Bar

Custom quote

2-hour event minimum recommended

Guests choose from a curated menu of names, initials, monograms or small event-specific motifs, watch their item being embroidered on-site, and leave with a finished keepsake.

Build a live embroidery bar

Art + Community

Custom Murals & Public Art

Custom quote

Cities · towns · schools · businesses · community spaces

Nandita brings years of mural and professional design experience to custom public art projects. From concept and design to installation, invite The Boston Artistry to create a mural designed specifically for your space and community.

Bring a mural to your community

Offsite events are reviewed for venue suitability, staffing, travel, project requirements and availability. Events are not reserved until approved and the required non-refundable deposit is received; most need at least two weeks’ notice.

Not sure yet? Ask us

Every button opens our offsite inquiry. Girl Scout troops can also book the studio workshop on Sawyer, in a new tab.

Prefer the studio?

Groups of 6 to 18 book the same projects at 69 Water Street: sneaker parties, sports balls, denim and accessories.

Live Embroidery • Boston, Hingham & New England

Your event. Their name. Stitched live.

a keepsake becomes the experience ♡

The embroidery machine becomes part of the event. Guests choose their personalization from a curated menu, watch it stitch in real time and leave with a one-of-one piece.

To keep the experience smooth, the personalization menu is planned in advance around your headcount, timing and event aesthetic. Items can be supplied by the host or sourced as part of the event quote.

  1. 1ChooseName, initials, monogram or event motif.
  2. 2WatchPersonalized live while the guest is there.
  3. 3Take itA finished keepsake leaves with them.

Personalize

Names & Initials

Fast, personal and easy for guests to choose in the moment.

Curate

Mini Motif Menu

Choose a small set of icons, words or event-specific graphics before the event.

Stitch on

Hats • Totes • Sweatshirts

Premium pieces guests will actually use after the event.

Brand it

Corporate & Retail

Pair your event identity with guest personalization for a branded piece that still feels individual.

stitched while they watch →

How we build the activation

Designed for the guest experience, not just the machine.

Teams, groups & creative events. Paint, stitch, customize and make something worth keeping.

  • Curated choicesA focused personalization menu keeps decisions easy and helps the line move.
  • Event-ready merchandiseUse host-provided items or ask us to help source hats, totes, sweatshirts or other suitable blanks.
  • Scaled to your guest countStaffing, design complexity and the number of stations are planned around timing and attendance.
  • Quoted to the eventPricing is based on duration, location, staffing, merchandise, design setup and the personalization menu.

Good questions

Live Embroidery & Group Event FAQs.

What is a live embroidery bar?

It is an on-site personalization station where guests select from a prepared embroidery menu and watch their item being stitched during the event.

Good to know01

What can guests personalize?

Depending on the event and material, suitable options can include hats, totes, sweatshirts, jackets and other embroidery-friendly items.

Good to know02

Can we use our company or event branding?

Yes. The event can be planned around pre-approved branded artwork, small event motifs, names, initials or a combination of brand identity and guest personalization.

Good to know03

Who provides the merchandise?

You can provide appropriate items, or merchandise sourcing can be included in the event planning and quote.

Good to know04

How is live embroidery priced?

Live embroidery is quoted based on event duration, guest count, location, staffing, number of stations, merchandise and design complexity. We recommend planning the activation at least two weeks in advance whenever possible.

Good to know05

Can live embroidery be combined with another Boston Artistry experience?

Yes. Depending on the event, embroidery can be paired with a patch bar, wearable art, tote customization or another creative station to create a larger activation.

Good to know06

How far do you travel?

Offsite parties within 10 miles of Hingham are included in the price; beyond that there is a travel fee by quote. Community pop-ups run across New England.

Good to know07

Can it be at our house?

Private-home and backyard events are reviewed individually and are not automatically approved. Offsite parties are built for community centers, studios, event halls, breweries and restaurants.

Good to know08
What is a live embroidery bar?

It is an on-site personalization station where guests select from a prepared embroidery menu and watch their item being stitched during the event.

What can guests personalize?

Depending on the event and material, suitable options can include hats, totes, sweatshirts, jackets and other embroidery-friendly items.

Can we use our company or event branding?

Yes. The event can be planned around pre-approved branded artwork, small event motifs, names, initials or a combination of brand identity and guest personalization.

Who provides the merchandise?

You can provide appropriate items, or merchandise sourcing can be included in the event planning and quote.

How is live embroidery priced?

Live embroidery is quoted based on event duration, guest count, location, staffing, number of stations, merchandise and design complexity. We recommend planning the activation at least two weeks in advance whenever possible.

Can live embroidery be combined with another Boston Artistry experience?

Yes. Depending on the event, embroidery can be paired with a patch bar, wearable art, tote customization or another creative station to create a larger activation.

How far do you travel?

Offsite parties within 10 miles of Hingham are included in the price; beyond that there is a travel fee by quote. Community pop-ups run across New England.

Can it be at our house?

Private-home and backyard events are reviewed individually and are not automatically approved. Offsite parties are built for community centers, studios, event halls, breweries and restaurants.

Contact us

One inquiry for every offsite experience.

Tell us what you're planning. The form gathers date, venue, address, guest count, ages, project choice, indoor or outdoor setup, tables and chairs, load-in access, budget and special requests; choosing Live Embroidery Bar opens the merchandise, names, logos, thread colors and electrical questions.

Or send a general inquiry through Sawyer, the booking calendar →

Ask about a group

Optional. Fastest way for us to come back to you.

Booking itself runs on Sawyer.