classes

All Ages

Single Meeting Workshops   Sometimes trendy, sometimes traditional.  Project-specific workshops are offered for different age groups at various times throughout the year. Join our e-mail list or follow us on Facebook or Twitter to be notified as new workshops are added.  Prices vary per project.

Girls’ Night Out!    We mix the teach with a little dose of party. Get a group of friends together and get ready to get crafty. Contact the workshop for project and date options.  Prices start at $15 per person and vary by project. Also see our Mommy Made workshops!

Machine-Sewing for Adults    You’ll be happy to meet our friends at The Needle Shop where you can take classes with other adults learning to sew inside of a gorgeous fabric store tucked into a cute and quirky old building with personality (kinda like ours.)

Pattern Play Punchcard    For graduates of our sewing classes or seamsters with previous experience. Learn to read and customize a commercial pattern, to create your own basic designs or learn more advanced garment finishing techniques. 60- or 90-minute class meetings are private.  Purchase as many or as few lessons as you need to get started or take it all the way.  Prices start at $55 per meeting and are discounted based on number of classes purchased.

Private and Small-Group Lessons  Do you know someone with a sewing machine that doesn’t know how to use it? Just need a 30-minute refresher on how to cast-on? Or someone that would love to start and complete a project with a little help and support?  Our sewing lessons include an overview of the basics taught within the context of a project. Prices start at $35.

Classes for Children Grades K-8-  Spring I 2013 (March 4 – May 10, 2013)

Spring I 2013  Art, Lunch + Laughter League  (Tuesdays 11am-1230pm Grades Pre-K-K)  Relax, run or get something done while they learn and make something fun. Students bring their own lunch and we picnic together (indoors while it’s chilly and in our grassy backyard when weather permits.) $150 per 8-week session.

Spring I 2013  Betsy Floss (Tuesdays 5-6pm Grades K-3)   Learn traditional hand-sewing and embroidery techniques with projects that are timely for today, fun and age-appropriate. $175 per 8-week session.

Spring I 2013  Charmed, I’m Sure (Wednesdays 5-6pm Grades 2-8)    We’ll be piecing together 8 hours of fun as we learn and practice the traditional art of patchwork with projects relevant for kids. Class size is kept to 5 participants and all participants will have their own speed-controlled sewing machine with which to work. Participants are given a supply list for them to purchase their own fabric to personalize their projects. Private or small-group lessons may be scheduled to prepare novice seamsters for this 2nd-level class. $195 per 8-class session.

NEW for Spring I 2013  Colossal Cardboard (Fridays 4-5pm Grades K-3)  Build it up, tear it down, take it home. We’re using recycled cardboard to make big fun that still travels well.  All materials are included and students may be invited to bring recyclables from home. $175 per 8-week session.

CrafTNT   Bam! We’re making stuff that guys (and girls!) like in this explosion of crafty fun. $175 per 8-week session.

Spring I 2013  Curtsy Skirtsy (Mondays 4-5pm Grades 2-8)    We’re designing and making showstopping skirts using a variety of techniques from design through construction and finishing. Novice seamsters will be taught machine-sewing and those with experience will take on an additional challenge. Class size is kept to 5 participants and all participants will have their own speed-controlled sewing machine with which to work. Supplies for the initial classes are provided and participants are given a supply list for them to purchase their own fabric and trim to personalize their projects. Class size is limited to 5 participants. $195 per 8-class session.

Do Over!   Creative reuse is encouraged in this environmentally fashionable class. Participants bring one ore more garments to class to be refashioned. Class size is kept to 5 participants and all participants will have their own speed-controlled sewing machine with which to work. It’s Sew Easy or demonstrated sewing experience is required. A private or small-group lesson may be scheduled to satisfy this pre-requisite. $195 per 8-week session.

Spring I 2013  Draw-Print-Cut-Sew (Fridays 5-6pm Grades 2-8)    First, design and print the fabric. Then, design and machine-sew something great. Whoa! Novice seamsters will be taught machine-sewing and those with experience will take on an additional challenge. Class size is kept to 5 participants and all participants will have their own speed-controlled sewing machine with which to work. All materials are included. Class size is limited to 5 participants. $225 per 8-class session.

Spring I 2013  Drop in the Ink Well (Tuesdays 5-6pm Grades 6-10 or by request)    See our Drop-In, Workshops and Tutoring pages for details about our Ink Well programs in English and the Language Arts.

NEW for Spring I 2013  Ecosessories aka Beyond Botttlecaps! (Mondays 5-6pm Grades 2-8)  We know that being green doesn’t mean foregoing style. Tree-hugging fashionistas learn to make fashion accessories that look good and are still good for the planet. All materials are included and students may be invited to bring recyclables from home. $175 per 8-class session.

Epic Yarn    Hooks and needles and yarn, oh my! This class is for handcrafters of all skill levels. Introductory stitches (for newbies) and new skills are taught in the context of fun little projects in this class in which students choose to learn/practice knitting or crochet.  Supplies for the initial classes are provided and participants may be given a supply list for them to purchase yarn to personalize their projects should they choose.  $175 per 8-week session.

Face-Simile   They tell us so much, faces! Campers will use painting, sculpture and other techniques to explore the many facets of faces. $175 per 8-week session.

Feltville   What can you not make with felt? We’ll take what was once a plastic water-bottle (we’re using EcoFelt) and turn it into a small village and its inhabitants with hand-sewing and embroidery. $175 per 8-week session.

Fleece Academy    We’re making cozy accessories with wondrous fleece.  Class size is kept to 5 participants and all participants will have their own speed-controlled sewing machine with which to work. Supplies for the initial classes are provided and participants are given a supply list for them to purchase their own fabric and trim to personalize their projects. This class is open to all sewing levels– novices start with a basic sewing class and those with experience start with a project. $195 per 8-week session.

Frostbit Knit   This isn’t for grandmas. Bring your mp3 player and learn basic knitting stitches and simple projects perfect for the season. Supplies for the initial classes are provided, including a set of knitting needles, and participants will be given a supply list for them to purchase yarn to personalize their projects should they choose.  $175 per 8-week session.

Giftorama + Giftorama Jr.    Students learn techniques to create wonderful gifts (if they can part with them) in time for the winter holidays. Good news– they will know how to make another set for themselves. $130 per 6-week session.

NEW for Spring I 2013  Hot Cross Fun (Thursdays 4-5pm Grades 2-8)   Learn and practice cross-stitch and needlework with fun projects for modern kids. $175 per 8-week session.

Spring I 2013  It’s Sew Easy  (Thursdays 5-6pm Grades 2-8)   Machine-sewing is taught in this beginning class that includes all of the basics and simple garment construction. Class size is kept to 5 participants and all participants will have their own speed-controlled sewing machine with which to work. Supplies for the initial classes are provided and participants are given a supply list for them to purchase their own fabric and trim to personalize their projects. $195 per 8-week session.

Spring I 2013 Oh My Gosh My Dolly  (Wednesdays 4-5pm Grades K+) Who will be happier, the student or her doll? We will learn/practice skills while spoiling their doll (or making a new one!) with clothes, accessories and more. No previous hand-sewing experience is required and all materials are included. $175 per 8-week session.

Pattern Play    Students learn to make basic garment patterns using multiple techniques and practice their 2nd-level machine-sewing. Class size is kept to 5 participants and all participants will have their own speed-controlled sewing machine with which to work. Participants are given a supply list for them to purchase their own fabric to personalize their projects. Private or small-group lessons may be scheduled to prepare novice seamsters for this 2nd-level class. $195 per 8-week session.

Red Rover Red Rover, Send Yarn Right Over    Crochet got cool and we make it easy. Introductory crochet stitches and fun little projects are taught in this class. Supplies for the initial classes are provided and participants will be given a supply list for them to purchase yarn to personalize their projects should they choose.  $175 per 8-week session.

Sew Sew Sew Your Boat   ….gently down the seam!  Learn hand-sewing and embroidery skills like the big kids. All supplies are included. $160 per 8-week session.

Sew Spooky  Learn to sew and craft the Halloween costume of your dreams (or nightmares!). Class size is kept to 5 participants and all participants will have their own speed-controlled sewing machine with which to work. All supplies are included and no previous sewing experience is required. This class runs 7 weeks to be ready for Halloween and the last 4 classes run 75-minutes.  $195 per 8-week session plus $40 materials fee (included in the online registration price.)

Sharpsters  (Fridays 4-5pm Grades K+) Kids like colored markers. Wait until you see what we do with them next. $175 per 8-week session.

Shutterflies  The focus is on non-digital and funordinary photographic art. All supplies are included.  $185 per 8-week session.

Spring I 2013  Tip Top Tops (Tuesdays 4-5pm Grades 2-8)    We’re elevating the basic top to the tippy top using a variety of techniques from design through construction and finishing. Novice seamsters will be taught machine-sewing and those with experience will take on an additional challenge. Class size is kept to 5 participants and all participants will have their own speed-controlled sewing machine with which to work. Supplies for the initial classes are provided and participants are given a supply list for them to purchase their own fabric and trim to personalize their projects. Class size is limited to 5 participants. $195 per 8-class session.

Teen Classes

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