Weaving Wonders 8/19-23 Week 10
Learn the timeless techniques of weaving—yarn, threads, or other elements, interlaced at right angles (the “warp” and “weft”) to form a fabric or cloth. We will try many different ways to weave and use a wide variety of traditional and innovative materials, such as yarn, paper, straws, cups, twigs, cardboard and more.
Let’s Get Sewing: Session B 7/1-3 Week 3
Learn basic sewing machine and hand sewing skills while designing and stitching a summer weight patchwork quilt and pillow. Proper sewing tools, hand stitching techniques and ironing skills will be covered.
Let’s Get Sewing: Session A 6/17-21 Week 1
Learn basic sewing machine and hand sewing skills while designing and stitching a summer weight patchwork quilt and pillow. Proper sewing tools, hand stitching techniques and ironing skills will be covered.
Crazy Quilts 8/5-9 Week 8
If you like working with fabric and creating colorful patterns, then come join us for a fun filled week of sewing and designing. Students will create a lap quilt along with small quilted pieces such as wall hangings and placemats using the technique known as crazy quilting. Fabric, thread and sewing needles will be provided […]
Beginning Crochet Workshop
This introductory workshop will cover the basics of crochet. Students will learn various stitches including, chain, single, half and double crochet. Once the student is comfortable with the stitches they will be able to start a small project that they can complete at home. Please bring one skein of worsted weight yarn and an H/8 5mm […]
Stitching An Abstract Collage On Canvas
Using a stretched canvas, you will create an abstract design using fabric, paper and threads. Once you have chosen your pieces of fabric and paper and have created a design, you will stitch down all your pieces on the canvas. Feel free to use different thread choices and perhaps some small found objects you may wish to […]
Print, Carve. Repeat: Hand Printing Techniques
Explore hand printing techniques on textiles and papers. You"ll become proficient using carving tools, block printing inks, as well as creating repeat patterns to produce a quality hand printed design. Basic supplies will be provided although students are welcome to bring favorite papers and fabrics for experimentation.
Shirret Crochet Workshop
Cut up old clothes, wiggle strips onto a special crochet needle, then crochet chain stitches of twine to make glorious textiles. Easier than braiding and faster than hooking, Shirret Crochet costs almost nothing to do. Shirret (rhymes with hurray) brings years of creative pleasure and a good way to recycle fabrics. “Shirret” them into thick, […]
Sew A Tote Bag Workshop
Step by step directions make it easy to design and sew a lined tote bag for craft supplies, beach outings, shopping and more. Students will master basic hemming, lining and box corner techniques. Machines will be provided although students may supply their own. Basic machine sewing experience is required.
Sewing Home Accessories
Students will master basic machine and hand sewing techniques, including hemming, fabric selection, mitered corners and pillow piping. Gain experience using a rotary cutter and cutting matt. Project choices are an envelope pillow, apron, decorative table runner and zippered pouch. This class is suitable for beginning and established sewers who may need a refresher course. Machines are provided although […]
