Current classes

Sewing

Sewing 101: Pajama Pants

3 weeks, Tuesday 6:30-9:00 pm
January 17-31

For complete beginners age 15 and up.  Learn basic cutting, sewing, and pattern-reading skills by making a pair of pajama pants.  Bring your own non-stretch cotton fabric, elastic, and thread.  Pattern and other supplies provided.  $98

CLASS FULL

Sewing 302: Modern Quilts

6 weeks, Tuesday (and one Wednesday) 7:00-9:00 pm
February 7-March 6 & March 21

For intermediate students age 15 and up; prerequisite 100- or 200-level class, private lessons, or equivalent experience.  Make a simple, modern quilt to showcase beautiful fabrics.  This is a great way to use up those pretty fabrics that have been in your stash forever (or an excuse to buy new ones!).  We will cover a variety of topics and techniques, including rotary cutting; piecing quilt top, borders, backing, and binding; assembling layers; machine-quilting; and applying binding. Please be prepared to do additional sewing at home each week in order to complete your project by the end of the class and to further your independent sewing skills.  Students provide their own materials and patterns.  Recommended designs include: Chinese Coin, Nickel; or from Moda: Boxed In, Random Reflections, Welcome Spring, Layer Cake Throw, or similar.  $158

For inspiration:

Anna Maria Horner
Kaffe Fassett
Fresh Modern Quilts
Moda Bakeshop
Jane Brocket
Elizabeth Hartman

Sewing 202: Pillows Three Ways

4 weeks, Tuesday 6:30-9:00 pm
February 21-March 13

For beginning to intermediate students age 15 and up; prerequisite 100-level class, private lessons, or equivalent experience.  Build basic pattern-making, rotary cutting, sewing, and finishing skills by making three types of pillows.  We will make one of each of the following: envelope closure, zip closure, button closure; and piping/applied trim is optional on any or all of the three.  Bring your own non-stretch home-decorating-weight fabrics, pillow forms, and notions.  We will create our own patterns.  Bring your machine if you have one so you can learn how to use your own zipper foot and buttonhole function.  Some homework may be necessary depending on your design choices.  $138

Knitting 101: The Basics

2 weeks, Monday 7:00-9:00 pm
January 23 & 30

For complete beginners age 15 and up.  Learn the basics of knitting (cast on, knit, purl, bind off) in two classes.  Left-handed knitting will be taught to left-handed students.  Materials included.  $58

Knitting 201: Knitting in the Round

3 weeks, Monday 7:00-9:00 pm
February 6-13 & February 27

For students age 15 and up; prerequisite Knitting 101 or equivalent experience.  Make a hat or dog sweater and learn intermediate knitting techniques such as increasing, decreasing, and using double-pointed and circular needles.  The studio provides basic patterns; students provide their own yarn and needles.  You will need to do some knitting at home between classes in order to complete your project by the end of the class and to develop confidence in your skill level.  $68

Details

Classes are limited to four students maximum.  A full materials list and syllabus as well as detailed directions to the Studio and a list of local fabric stores will be provided to you upon registration.

Remember that you can always sign up for private lessons if the classes don’t fit your schedule!  Private lessons are on a flexible schedule and you can bring in any project you want.

Also, GIFT CERTIFICATES are always available and make a great gift!