| Something Different: Embellishments
& Special Techniques |
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Bags & Brunch
Spend a fun Sunday enjoying brunch and learning techniques you can use to make great holiday gifts (or to keep for yourself). We'll demonstrate four quick-to-make projects and you can spend the day working on as many projects as your wish. Learn to make snap bags, humbug bags, zippy strippy bags, or wallets.
Instructors: Joanna Strohn & Lynda Riell
Sunday Oct 24 — 11:30 am -3:30 pm
$40
Into to EQ6 or EQ7
Have you been curious about this amazing computer drawing program from Electric Quilt Company? It’s easier than ever to learn. This beginner’s class will show you just how user-friendly the program is – by the end of class you will have designed your very own quilt, and have the confidence to continue when you get home; where your inspiration and creativity are sure to flourish. Best of all, EQ6 or EQ7 can serve as your virtual design wall, to audition fabrics, block placement, setting options, border sizes, etc. You can see before you sew! Once you “EQ,” your computer will become an important tool in your sewing room! Students must have laptop with a personal copy of EQ 6 or 7 installed on it to take this class.
Instructor: Donata Pfisterer
Mondays Nov 22 & 29 — 1 pm – 4 pm
$30
 No-Sew Basket I
Learn this ancient Native American technique for making baskets with fabric and a crochet hook. You may take only one part of the class to learn the technique and make a lovely basket. Part Two goes onto making handles, embellishments and other shapes. Learn a practical new skill from the ancient culture of our area.
Instructor: Lynda Riell
Monday Sept 27 — 6 pm – 9 pm OR Monday Nov 8 · 1 pm– 4 pm
$15
 No-Sew Basket II
Did you have fun with No Sew Basket 1? Part 2 expands upon the basic technique. You will learn how to include embellishments, make other shapes, and add handles and rosettes.
Instructor: Lynda Riell
Monday Oct 11 — 6 pm – 9 pm OR Monday Nov 15 — 1 pm – 4 pm
$15
New!
Textured Tote
Join us for a special two-session evening class! You will make a great tote bag using Texture Magic to give it a “one of a kind” look that will have your co-workers and friends going “WOW!” Lots of pockets and room inside for your Smartphone, E-reader, Netbook and other daily essentials. Your tote can be funky or elegant depending on your fabric choices. In the first session you’ll learn to create with Texture Magic. In the second session you’ll complete the tote.
Instructor: Joanna Strohn
Tuesdays Oct 19 & 26 — 6 pm – 9 pm
$40
 Not Your Grandmother’s Bowls
Have scraps? Need a fast gift? Want something fun and easy to prepare for the holidays? Then take some cotton clothesline, wrap it in your favorite fabric and zig zag a stunning decorative accessory. In this beginning class you’ll learn how to turn a fat quarter into a beautiful bowl. Bet you can’t make just one!
Instructor: Joanna Strohn
Sat Dec 11 · 1 pm – 4 pm
$20
Four-Sided Placemat
Tired of washing your placemats after one or two uses? These four-sided placemats are for you! Choose four different fabrics that you love – fat quarters are dandy -and create these unique and fun mats for yourself or a friend.
Instructor: Lynda Riell
Friday Nov 5 — 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
$15 |
Beginner
Intermediate level