Home Ec. Workshop

6 to 9 pm

Thursday, September 30

Stay organized while on the go with one of these handy pocket-filled containers.  Learn how to do a zipper, pockets, lining and trim!

Cube – 6″ x 6″ x 5 1/2″
1/2 yard main color
1/2 yard contrast
two 14″ zippers

Long – 12″ x 4″ x 5 1/2″
5/8 yard main color
5/8 yard contrast
two 14″ zippers

$30, pattern included!

1 to 4 pm

Saturday, September 25

From the book , One Yard Wonders, this fabulous pet bed is constructed out of a series of trapezoids.  It has a flat bottom and deep sides that your furry little child will love to snuggle up in.

$45 + one yard of fabric. (book and stuffing included!)
$25 + one yard of fabric (if you already have the book)

6 to 8 pm

Tuesdays, September 21 and 28 (two-part class)

Make a bag that is perfect for everyday use!  This bag is reversible and is a great way to combine a few of your favorite fabrics!

$35 +supplies

2 to 4 pm

Saturday, September 18

Dye animal fiber yarns with kool-aid!  Learn to hand paint the yarn as well as how to dye larger ‘batches” of yarn.  We will provide the Kool-Aid and various types of yarn to experiment on,  you provide a skein of your favorite wool yarn.

$30 and a skein of natural colored wool yarn

6 to 8 pm

Wednesdays, September 8, 15 & 22 (three-part class)

Start with the basics and learn to cast on, knit, purl, bind off and read a simple pattern or take your knitting to the next level with support on any project you choose, like a hat, pair of socks, sweater- you name it.

$40 + supplies

6 to 8 pm

Tuesday, September 7

Use a needle to transform dyed and natural wool into flowers and animals.    Your creations can be used as pins, hair accessories and decoration. Because the needles used are very sharp, kids should be at least 8 and accompanied by an adult.

$30, all supplies included

6:30 to 8 pm

Thursdays, September 2, 9, and 16

Guest Instructor Wetherill Winder

Learn a woven embroidery technique inspired from the state of Gujarat in India.   This class will cover how to create your own designs, first on graph paper and then on cloth with a needle and two colors of embroidery floss. Embellish your clothes and accessories!

$35 + two colors floss & a needle (cloth included)

7 to 8:30 pm

Wednesday August 25

Do you make quilts? Do you want to make quilts?  Do you want to see what quilts other people are making?  Come to our quilting meet-up and show and tell!
FREE

6 to 8 pm

Tuesday, August 31

Have you ever wondered how to embroider on stretchy material?  In this class you will learn how to embroider t-shirts, onesies and all things stretchy!  You will also learn how to use iron on transfers and how to transfer drawings onto cloth.
$20, plus supplies

1 pm to 3:30 pm
Saturday, August 28

With guest instructors  Amber and Kelly from Industrial Glitter

Let your Craft be KNOWN! Create your very own Eco-Friendly Groucho Marx-esque Graffiti using a Gocco Printer, eco-friendly adhesive and recycled paper. This is a craft from a great book called The Guerilla Art Kit by Kerri Smith. We will be making mustaches, glasses and big noses. Pictures will be provided or draw your own. Class size limited to four lucky students.
$35, all materials included