Crafty Gift Classes
It’s that time of year – and
maybe this is the year that you will save by making your holiday gifts and
décor. We’ve got four, fantastic,
one-of-a-kind workshops to show you how to make great gifts for you and others.
Sign up today for one or for all!
Beginners welcome, ages 7 and up.
Each session $40, or 3 for $100
Animated, felt iPod/camera/phone covers
Make this adorable case for
the panda, penguin, or puppy lover in your life. Lots of fun and you’ll get
compliments all over town. Great
class for kids and adult kids.
Saturday November 21st
1-3pm or Sunday December 6th 3-5pm
Cozy Slippers
The stores don’t seem to have
the right size and they are never as cute as these! One session, make a custom fit, super cute pair of foot
warmers to help your loved ones get through the winter.
Friday December 4th
5:30-7:30pm or Sunday, December 13th 3-5pm
Market Bags
This simple tote is easy to
replicate. You learn to make one –
you’ll have the know-how to make several.
Guaranteed to take the place of all other carry-alls and market-bags.
Sunday, November 15th,
3-5pm or Saturday, December 5th 1-3pm
Ornaments
These fabric and yarn
ornaments are so fresh you’ll want to keep them up year round. Several varieties to try, something for
everyone.
Sunday, November 29th,
1-3pm or Tuesday, December 1st, 5:30-7:30
Introduction to Knitting
We’re excited to have
knitting classes back on our schedule! Have you always wanted to learn how to
knit? Know the basics, but want to learn continental knitting because you
heard it was faster? This class is designed to get you started, relaxed
and with confidence. Take a break from your routine and join us to create a
simple scarf. Drop-ins welcome,
but please call ahead.
$20 each session or $50 for three
Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
Sunday Kids Sewing
If you miss the fun of camp,
or missed it altogether, sign your child up for Sunday Kids Sewing. Kids ages 7-11 learn machine basics and
build on prior skills to create simple garments, accessories and keepsakes.
Just think: merit badges, costumes, hemming and repair jobs can be briskly
taken care of by your own sewing prodigy. We won’t even mention the frequency
with which she will be able to re-decorate her room… Two sessions $70 (get four sessions for $130 - this
class runs every month)
Sunday, November 8th and 15th
12:00-2:00pm
Sunday, December 6th and 13th
12:00-2:00pm
Pants or No Pants?
My friend has a rule: within 5
minutes of being in his house, you must don pajama pants. Simply put:
when at home, comfort is key. Join us for a one session workshop to
make one of the most essential garments.
Our lounge pants are stylin’, cozy and a breeze to make. You’ll want to wear them everywhere and
make extras for the folks who enter your
house. Bring 2.5 yards flannel or
other soft, woven fabric (no knits), coordinating thread if desired (or use
ours), ¾ “ “pajama” elastic or 1 yard
of cord for drawstring. Machine
experience required. One
session. Special price:
$45
Saturday, November 7th, 10a-12:30pm
Saturday, December 5th, 1:00-2:30pm
Independent Project
Workshop
If you know how to sew, but sometimes need
advice or just pine for some camaraderie while matching seams, this Thursday
night opportunity is for you. Bring whatever you are working on or
something you want to start. Use our machines, cutting tables, materials
and guidance. Kick back with some like-minded folks. A great chance
to take care of alterations, mending, gift ideas or ambitious quilting
projects. Bought a commercial pattern and feel like it was written in a different
language? Don’t give up! Bring it to us at this once a month
event and have it translated. Sewing
experience required. only $10
Thursday, November 19th
6:00-8:00pm
Thursday, December 17th
6:00-8:00pm
Beginning
Sewing Part
This one-session class goes
over the basics of machine sewing. Learn how to thread and operate a machine
and get introduced to essential stitches with dozens of applications. Begin to
envision a new world of holiday crafts, simple and beautiful. Students make a slipcover
pillow. One session (materials included) $50 Special pricing! $40
Saturday, November 14th, 10a-12pm
Saturday, November 21st, 10a-12pm
Saturday, December 5th, 10a-12pm
Saturday, December 12th, 10a-12pm
Beginning Sewing Part II
Spread your sewing wings to
put together a bigger more advanced project. Students who’ve learned the basics in Part I can join any of
these workshops to make a roomy laundry bag, handy yoga bag, or customize a
shopping bag. Make the Whole Foods
bagger say WOW. We recommend
students bring their own fabric or purchase ours for this one, but students are
welcome to continue to use our free fabric.
One session $50 Special pricing! $45
Saturday, November 14th, 1-3pm
Saturday, December 12th, 1-3pm
Alterations and Restyled Clothing Workshop
Save yourself some serious
bucks by learning to do this stuff yourself. Have fun on a Thursday night to boot. Take in the waistband, take up the hem. Totally overhaul the dress. Funk up
your coat. Add bling to your favorite jeans, or just turn it into a skirt. Come
learn how to alter and restyle your favorite wearables. Bring any garment you
are interested in transforming (more
than one or two is best) and we'll make it work for you. Learn to love your closet again.
Machine experience necessary.
Drop-ins welcome, but please call ahead.
One session.
Every Thursday (except November 19th and
December 17th), 6:00-8:00pm
$45 ea session or $120 for 3
Special pricing!
