Home Ec. Workshop

SUMMER CLASSES FOR KIDS

Fashion Design: Skirt Workshop (Ages 10 and up)

Monday & Tuesday, June 11 & 12

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Learn how to take your own measurements, draw out a bias cut skirt pattern, trace and cut out fabric, and sew and decorate a perfect fitting summer skirt.

$60, fabric and all supplies included

Knitting & Juggling Camp (Ages 7 and up)

Mon, Wed, Fri, June 18, 20 & 22 (three-part class)

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Learn to knit and juggle at the same time! Just kidding, but we will learn how to knit a set of bean bags and how to juggle with them. We will also dye yarn and screen print shirts that say “I can knit and juggle.” Bring a plain T-shirt to print on because you’ll want to show the world how cool you are!

$65, supplies included

Bicycle Bag (Ages 8 & up)

Tuesday, June 19, 2 – 4 p.m.

Ages 8 and up

$35, all supplies included

Sew a handy waterproof, oilcloth, zipper pouch for your bike that will hang right from the handlebars.

Kids Sewing: Sketchbook Bag (Ages 8 & up)

Wednesday, June 27, 1 – 4 p.m.

$45, all supplies included (including a sketchbook)

Make a bag to keep your sketchbook and pencils organized while you are on the go!  This bag has plenty of room on the inside to keep a few sketchbooks and coloring books and on the outside is a pocket to hold pencils, colored pencils and crayons.  This bag is perfect for summer road trips.

Wooden Spoon Creatures (ages 5 and up)

Saturday, July 27, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

$25, all supplies included

Use your imagination to turn ordinary wooden spoons into people, dinosaurs, and creatures from outer space…you imagine it and use paint, fabric, yarn, buttons, thread etc to make it happen!  Parents are welcome to join in on the fun.

Stop Motion Animation (Ages 9 and up)

With Greta Songe & Codi Josephson

Mon. – Friday, July 9 -13

1 – 3 p.m.

$150, all supplies included

Participants will learn the basics of stop-motion animation and construct moveable puppets and backgrounds using fabric, yarn, paint and trims.    This exciting workshop will focus on collaboration and the animation process. Participants will work together to create a variety of short films starring their handmade characters and backgrounds.

We will use a set up consisting of a digital camera and computer software designed specifically for stop motion animation to capture the still images for the animation. The participants will learn how to create the animation both in front of and behind the camera.  Areas of focus include how to create moveable crafts suitable for this way of filming, creating sets, animating the characters in the film, and working with the camp leaders to actually shoot and direct some of the film.

Options for simple at home set-ups will be discussed to encourage possibilities for further exploration after the class.

Fashion Design Camp: Jersey Dress (Ages 10 & up)

Monday & Tuesday, July 16 & 17, 1 – 3 p.m.

$65, fabric and all supplies included

Learn how to sew a simple summer strappy dress out of jersey fabric.  Make a belt for it too!

Craft Camp: Put a Bird on It (Ages 8 & up)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, July 23, 25, 27, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

$85, Bring a T-shirt, all other supplies included

Make all things Bird while learning how to sew, screen print, needle felt and do other fun crafty things.  Some activities will include drawing & printing birds, sewing birds, and designing and building a fabric covered home for your favorite bird.

Kids Printing Camlp (Ages 8 & up)

July 23, 25, 27, 2 – 4 p.m.

$85, bring your own T-shirt, all other supplies included

Learn various types of printing in this three-day camp.  Take your drawings and create screens that can be printed onto anything.   Print with cut stencils and found objects as well as hand made stamps designed by you! We will be printing on t-shirts, bags, cloth and paper.

Fabric Collage (ages 5 & up)

Saturday, July 28, 1 – 2:30

$25

Create your own wall art using a block of wood, printed fabrics and colorful paint.  Parents can join in on the fun.

Wise Owl Tote Bag/Backpack

Monday, August 15, 1 – 3 p.m. (For Kids)

and

Monday, August 15, 6 – 8 p.m. (For Adults)

$40, all supplies included. Learn to sew this playful drawstring backpack and embellish it with your own wise owl.

Dirty Birdies

with Industrial Glitter

Saturday, July 30, 1 – 4 p.m.

$55, all supplies included (including a copy of the book!)

Looking for something to do with those awesome fabric scraps?

Come make a whimsical wren from Abigail Glassenberg’s book “The Artful Bird” with the super talented ladies of Industrial Glitter. All supplies included (including the book!!), but feel free to bring your own fabric if you choos

Wednesdays, July 27 & August 3, 7 – 9 p.m.

$40 + supplies

Learn to sew the skirt pattern of your choice and how to adjust it for a custom fit.  If possible, schedule a time to come in and cut out your fabric before the first class.  Beginners and all levels welcome.

Thread Drawings

Monday, July 25, 6 – 9 p.m.

$35, all supplies included

Transfer your own drawings or use found images or photographs to create drawings that will be transferred onto cloth and stitched using a sewing machine. Use thread drawings to embellish clothing, bags, pillows, and quilts.

with Erick Wolfmeyer

Saturday & Sunday, July 23 & 24, Noon – 4 p.m.

$100 (5 fat quarters of your choice included)

Join Erick Wolfmeyer

Erick Wolfmeyer

for a quilt design class at Home Ec Workshop.  Together we’ll explore working from a basic block idea, then making that block your own either through color choices and/or design modifications.  There are no expectations of finished projects, rather this class is meant to provide a healthy start to a project of your own design, increasing comfort levels with breaking away from patterns and making meaningful color choices.  Selection from Home Ec.’s marvelous array of fabric is encouraged, but also feel free to bring a variety of small cuts of fabric from your home stash as well.  This is about play and exploration to see where it leads you. Space is very limited so sign up early!

Snuggle Cat Pair

With Grace

Thursday, July 21, 6 – 9 p.m.

$40,  supplies included

Make a pair of darling snuggling cats from this pattern adapted from a 1970s craft book. They will melt your heart and support your neck.

Screen Printing

Monday, July 11, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

$35, plus screen purchase or rental

Print an image that you bring on T-shirts, scarves, bags etc using photo emulsion screen printing. We will have jersey t-shirts and scarves you can purchase to print on, or bring your favorite tees from home! Please bring a Xerox copy of a black and white (no grey) image.

Saturday, July 9, 1 – 4 p.m.

$30, pattern included.

Make this adorable, reversible dress for a little girl in size 6 months – 4 years.  Can also be worn as a tunic with a shirt and jeans.

with Anna

Wednesday, July 6, 6 – 9 p.m.

$25, all supplies included

We loved Anna’s bike seat so much we asked her to teach us how to make our own! Use your favorite oilcloth to sew a fun and functional cover for your bicycle seat. Please ride your bike to Home Ec. or bring in your seat for this class so we can get a custom fit.