Hi, I'm Kelly.

I created this business — what I hope is the coolest place to learn, connect, and grow with other people. In addition to Even Made, my time is full with my tween twins, husband, two dogs, advocacy and policy career, community organizing, and volunteering. In my rare downtime, I love to make miniatures, bake, bike, and garden.

Even Made: Our Story

Even Made started with a dream about a mom commune, a pandemic-era scroll, and a deep love for power tools. Kelly wanted to create the kind of space she wished she’d had when she was covered in sawdust and swearing at grout lines—somewhere to learn real home improvement skills, laugh through the mess, and feel totally capable doing it.

What started as a simple idea has grown into a collective of women led by Kelly, the ultimate community-builder. She brings people together to learn DIY home repair and renovation in a way that feels fun, doable, and judgment-free.

We’re here to help you feel confident in your space—whether you're tiling a backsplash for the first time, patching drywall, or finally learning how to caulk. We’ll cheer you on, laugh with you, and hand you the right tool when you need it.

Even Made is always growing, just like our community. We offer hands-on workshops to teach home improvement skills to beginners, led by women and people who get it. Everyone’s welcome. No gatekeeping. No weird vibes. Just real people learning real skills, together.

Meet Our Instructors

Cat

I love teaching at Even Made, to give others a space to do stuff poorly while they learn, and then go do it well in their own homes. I recently left a 15-year career in Technology to be an interior painter instead, with the goal of teaching other women entrepreneurship through interior painting. Now the owner of Oui Paint (mostly walls though), my favorite projects are the bold, the colorful, and the brave.

Jaki

We met Jaki while shopping at The Big Orange Home Improvement Store where she worked — we were trying to get a deal on some dinged-up drywall, and she wasn't budging. Until! We told her what we were up to, she told us about remodeling her kitchen, and it was meant to be. Jaki has yet to submit her own bio, but we know that outside of class she likes her new baby quite a bit.

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Kristen

During the day, I am an Instructional Assistant for a high school special education program and an Assistant College Women’s Basketball Coach. Outside of work, I stay active with home improvement projects, outdoor activities, cheering on my kids, and fostering animals! While I take pleasure in helping others with their projects, my greatest joy comes from sharing my passion, knowledge, and skills with those eager to empower themselves! I’m thrilled to be a part of the Even Made team and look forward to meeting you in class!

Teresa

My day job for the past 17 years has been estimating and project managing in the commercial flooring industry. This has instilled in me the necessity of proper planning, budgeting and workflow required for a successful project. Whether you need help with one step or the whole design process, I’m here to support you. Two years ago, I started my side hustle, Handy Girl Design. I am super excited for the next step in my design journey, joining the inspiring women of Even Made to bring DIY joy to everyone who needs our help!

Want to join us?

Here's what you're getting into:

  • We typically offer 5 classes a week (4 in-person and 1 online), for which we assign teachers based on their availability and skillset
  • We post the schedule 3 months at a time so you can plan your life stuff
  • Virtual classes are 1 hour long, in-person classes are 2 hours, and Masterclasses are 3 hours (reserved for instructors with expertise in the given subject). Prep time before and cleanup after is also paid time.
  • We supply all of the materials and course curricula, plus training to make sure you're prepared
  • We welcome your inputs: We supply everything you need to successfully teach class, but we welcome your contributions too!
  • We pay $35 per hour
  • We like to think we're a pretty rad bunch
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