Home Ec. Workshop

Thursday, June 13, 2 – 4 p.m.
$45, all supplies included.
includes a sketchbook!

ages 8 & up
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. The outside has pockets to hold pencils, colored pencils and markers. A perfect take-along for summer road t

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half square triangle designs
Tues. – Fri., June 25 – 28, 2 – 4 p.m.
$195, all materials included for a quilt that’s approx. 50″ x 60″.
ages 10 & up

Learn a cool way to make half square triangle

quilt blocks and arrange them in a zig-zag pattern or any way you design. We will cut, sew, machine quilt and attach a separate binding. This is a fun quilt from start to finish.

Mon. – Fri., July 8 – 12, 1 – 3 p.m.
$195, all supplies included.
ages 9 & up
In this camp we will spend the week working with all different forms of wool and wooly projects! Learn the basics of knitting, felting, crocheting, dyeing, spinning and sewing, all with WOOL! Projects will include pouches made from wool felt (felted by you), a crochet pom-pom garland made with wool yarn that you have dyed, sewn and embellished stuffed softies and more! Experience all the wonders of this amazing fiber!

July 10, 11 & 12, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$125, mid-weight cotton fabric, pattern and notions included

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ages 12 & up

Choose your fabric at Home Ec. and pre-wash it at home. Then schedule a time to come in and cut out your pattern/fabric before the first class.

Our favorite summer dress!

This sweet and flattering dress features a cut-out scoop neckline, an above-the-knee hemline, pockets, and shirring in the back for an easy, comfortable fit. No zippers or closures are needed, making it a wonderful project for the intermediate sewist! The pattern can be made without sleeves, with a basic scoop neckline, as a tunic, or with a longer skirt to achieve a large number of different looks. You’ll be thrilled with all of the variations you can create with this fantastic pattern!

- description from made-by-rae.com

check out sizing info and more photos here!

Mon., Wed. & Fri., July 22, 24 & 26, 2 – 4 p.m
$99, bring your own T-shirt, all other supplies included

ages 8 & up
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.

with Greta Songe & Codi Josephson
Mon. – Fri., July 29 – August 2, 1 – 3 p.m.
$175, all supplies included.

Ages 9 & up
watch: our animated logo
watch the movie: from last summer

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 short film 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.

Greta has taught stop motion to Cornell students, co-taught classes at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in animation for the last two summers, and participated extensively in Iowa’s own Tiny Circus….a fantastic collaborative animation project based in Grinnell. (tinycircus.org)
She is an adjunct professor at Kirkwood Community College, and a textile designer for Marcus Fabrics.

Monday, August 5, 10 a.m. – noon
$30, all supplies included.

ages 8 & up

Using the adorable Penmanship sampler by Dropcloth, you will learn 6 embroidery stitches in a morning!

Monday, August 12, 10 a.m. – 12:30

$40, all supplies included.
ages 9 & up

Learn to sew this playful drawstring backpack and embellish it with your own wise owl.

Thursday, June 6, 3 – 5 p.m.
$45, all supplies included.

ages 8 & up

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine while making a personalized pillowcase.

Kids Sewing 101:  Pillowcases

Thursday, June 6, 3 – 5 p.m.

$45, all supplies included

Ages 8 & up

Learn the basics of sewing while making a personalized pillowcase using the sewing machine.

Kids Sewing:  Sketchbook Bag

Thursday, June 13, 2 – 4 p.m.

$45, all supplies included (including a sketchbook)

Ages 8 & up

This bag has plenty of room on the inside to keep a few sketchbooks.  The outside has pockets to hold pencils, colored pencils and markers.  A perfect take-along for summer road trips.

Quilt Camp (fun design!)

Tues. – Fri., June 25 – 28, 2 – 4 p.m.

$195, all materials included for a quilt that’s approx. 50” x 60”.

Ages 10 & up

Learn a cool way to make half square triangle quilt blocks and arrange them in a zig-zag pattern or any way you design.  We will cut, sew, machine quilt and attach a separate binding.  This is a fun quilt from start to finish.

Camp Wool

Mon. – Fri., July 8 – 12, 1 – 3 p.m.

$195, all supplies included.

Ages 9 & up

In this camp we will spend the week working with all different forms of wool and wooly projects!    Learn the basics of knitting, felting, crocheting, dyeing, spinning and sewing, all with WOOL!  Projects will include pouches made from wool felt (felted by you), a crochet pom-pom garland made with wool yarn that you have dyed, sewn and embellished stuffed softies and more!  Experience all the wonders of this amazing fiber!

 Teens Sewing: Washi Dress

July 10, 11 & 12, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

$125, mid-weight cotton fabric, pattern and notions included!

Ages 12 & up

Choose your fabric at Home Ec. and pre-wash it at home.  Then schedule a time to come in and cut out your pattern/fabric before the first class.

Our favorite summer dress!  This sweet and flattering dress features a cut-out scoop neckline, an above-the-knee hemline, pockets, and shirring in the back for an easy, comfortable fit. No zippers or closures are needed, making it a wonderful project for the intermediate sewist! The pattern can be made without sleeves, with a basic scoop neckline, as a tunic, or with a longer skirt to achieve a large number of different looks. You’ll be thrilled with all of the variations you can create with this fantastic pattern! – description from made-by-rae.com

Kids Printing Camp

Mon., Wed. & Fri., July 22, 24 & 26, 2 – 4 p.m.

$99, bring your own T-shirt, all other supplies included

Ages 8 & up

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.

Stop Motion Animation

With Greta Songe & Codi Josephson

Mon. – Fri., July 29 – August 2, 1 – 3 p.m.

$175, all supplies included.

Ages 9 & up

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 short film 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.

Greta has taught stop motion to Cornell students, co-taught classes at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in animation for the last two summers, and participated extensively in Iowa’s own Tiny Circus….a fantastic collaborative animation project based in Grinnell. (tinycircus.org)

She is an adjunct professor at Kirkwood Community College, and a textile designer for Marcus Fabrics.

Kids Embroidery:  Penmanship Sampler

Monday, August 5, 10 a.m. – Noon

$30, all supplies included

Ages 8 & up

Using the adorable Penmanship sampler by Dropcloth, you will learn 6 embroidery stitches in a morning!

Kids Sewing: Wise Owl Back Pack

August 12, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

$40, all supplies included.

Ages 9 & up

Learn to sew this playful drawstring backpack and embellish it with your own wise owl.