Home Ec. Workshop

Saturday, January 7, 1 – 4 p.m.

$40 + supplies (pattern included!)

Stylish, flattering, and quick to sew, the Schoolhouse Tunic is a versatile addition to your wardrobe. Make the tunic-length to wear as a dress or over jeans – or make a shirt-length version. The Schoolhouse Tunic features front and back pleats, 3/4-length sleeves with optional elastic gathering at the cuff, and an open bodice perfect for layering over your favorite camisole or tank. The pattern includes instructions, assembly diagrams, and full-size pattern pieces for Women’s sizes 2-20.

Monday, January 16, 6 – 8 p.m.

$15 + yarn & needles

Learn a new way to use color in your knitting. This exciting technique uses slipped stitches and yarnovers to create a reversible fabric that’s perfect for scarves, shawls, hats, and blankets. Once you learn how to do it, it becomes easier and faster than your basic rib! Bring contrasting colors of yarn and needles to work on a swatch or get started on a scarf.

Wednesday , December 7, 7 – 9 p.m.

$15 + yarn & needles

Learn how to cast on and get started knitting your first scarf or chunky cowl.

Monday, December 12, 7 – 9 p.m.

$35, plus screen purchase or rental

Learn to take an image and create a silkscreen. Print an image that you bring on T-shirts, scarves, bags etc.  We will have jersey t-shirts and scarves you can purchase to print on, or bring your favorite tees from home!  Bring a Xerox copy of a high contrast, black and white image. (no larger than 7.5″x10″)

Wednesday, December 14, 6 – 8 p.m.

$20, all supplies included

Learn to make gift tags using fabric scraps, pretty paper and just about anything else that will fit into your sewing machine. Each participant should go home with completed gift tags. Bring your favorite fabric scraps, paper, ribbon, or other such items to include with the provided supplies.

Thursday, December 15, 6 – 8 p.m.

$22 all supplies included

Make two adorable appliquéd ornaments using wool felt, embroidery floss and buttons.  These are super FAST and super CUTE decorations and gifts.  Make up your own pattern for your ornaments or choose from Home Ec’s library of ornament patterns.

Saturday, December 17, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

$15, two bags included, additional bags sold separately

Screen print a variety of our holiday-themed images onto cotton bags for re-useable gift wrapping. Two bags included in class fee with more available, sold separately.

Saturday, December 17, 1 – 4 p.m.

$22 + supplies

Get ready for winter meals with a fresh tablecloth and napkin set for you and your family.  Also a great gift idea.

Tuesday, December 27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Thursday, December 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

$115 all supplies included, bring a bag lunch

Make a cozy, generous -sized lap quilt (42″ x 52″) out of colorful Home Ec. fabrics, cotton batting and a flannel backing.