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Family Studio Program

June 23, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Family Studio Program

June 23, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Family Studio Program

June 23, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Family Studio Program

June 23, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Family Studio Program

June 23, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Family Studio Program

June 23, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

read more

Family Studio Program

June 23, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

read more

Family Studio Program

June 23, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Knitting Socks

June 19, 2019

Move beyond the scarf and learn to knit cozy socks. We’ll cover skills like knitting in the round, using double–pointed needles, or the “magic loop” method. We’ll also talk about increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches and the fabulous Kitchener Stitch!

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Bra Making Workshop

June 19, 2019

Create your own custom-fit underwire bra. Working with a kit of materials, we’ll review some bra-sewing basics and work from a pattern to create an underwire bra. Leave with a completed garment and the skills to create more on your own.

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Beading Imagery – NEW!

June 19, 2019

In this workshop you will learn how to make woven beaded images. We will begin by learning the basic Herringbone/Ndebele stitch. We will also explore an object’s meaning to develop positive/negative images through drawing and/or digital photo manipulation. We will then turn our positive/negative images into beading pattern maps to create your final woven beaded […]

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Mixed Materials Embroidery

June 19, 2019

Combine your love of embroidery with found material collaging. We’ll begin by learning basic embroidery and embellishment techniques, then expand to incorporate new materials and techniques. Artists Kurt Schwitters and El Anatsui will serve as inspiration, along with fashion designers Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada.

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Shibori Dyed Kimono Style Jacket – NEW!

June 19, 2019

This class takes you through shibori design techniques and fabric selection to sew your own take on a shibori dyed Haori, or kimono-style jacket. This class takes you through pattern making, fabric selection, dyeing and sewing to end with a unique one of a kind garment. A perfect class for new sewers since the construction […]

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Natural Dyeing of Yarn + Fabric

June 19, 2019

Learn to prepare readily available plant materials as well as several “exotics” in order to dye your own yarn and cloth. We’ll place an emphasis on using natural ingredients and safe mordants. We’ll also discuss the amazing history of dyeing as we make 8 to 10 types of dye vats, including indigo. You’ll go home […]

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Discharge Shibori Dyeing

June 19, 2019

Learn to combine a discharging chemical and ancient, Japanese tie-dye techniques to pattern cotton fabric, a silk scarf and a t-shirt. You’ll start with solid color and end up with unique designs.

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Shibori Dyeing

June 19, 2019

Learn to dye fabric using the ancient Japanese tradition of shibori, otherwise known as tie-dye. You’ll use fiber reactive dyes to add color to white fabric and a discharge chemical to take color out of previously dyed fabric. Your finished fabric will be perfect for quilting, garment sewing and home decorating.

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Drawing with Wool

June 19, 2019

Use needle felting to experiment with wool on a 2–D surface and “draw” an image of your choice. You’ll learn how to build different textures, mix colors through thin layers and how to utilize different needles to achieve a detailed image. Plan to go home with a felted drawing on linen or wool stretched around […]

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Art Quilt Studio

June 19, 2019

Do you want to learn to quilt or change your approach to quilting? We’ll cover contemporary quilt design and technique. You’ll learn about piecing, applique and machine quilting. You’ll leave with a finished wall or lap quilt.

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Sew Your Own Wardrobe

June 19, 2019

Create a unique garment and learn ready–to–wear sewing techniques. We’ll review techniques for machine and hand sewing, measuring for personal fit, garment design, pattern use, fabric selection as well as manipulation, sewing tools and terminology. Learn how to read a pattern, use proper layout and cutting techniques, traditional and modern stitch methods (including using a […]

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Handle It Now: Totebags – NEW!

June 19, 2019

Make and take your own tote bags in all the sizes and shapes you want. You’ll be provided with handle material, basic fabric, sewing machines and most materials, but you may wish to bring some of your favorite fabrics or your own sewing machine. All levels welcome but basic sewing machine experience is a plus.

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Introduction to Loom Weaving

June 19, 2019

Learn to weave on a floor loom. You’ll enjoy warping demonstrations and plenty of practice time, along with tips for achieving smooth selvages and an even beat. Plan to design and complete at least one plain weave project—a rag rug, a scarf or a table runner. Returning students will take on more complex projects.

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Alteration Basics

June 19, 2019

Wish your clothes fit you better? Learning the basics of alterations can transform your closet. We’ll cover hemming pants and other garments, shortening straps on a tank or dress, as well as taking in a top. We’ll use both machine and hand sewing to personalize your threads.

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Hoop Embroidery

June 19, 2019

Learn how to transfer your own image to fabric, then learn simple, essential stitches to create your image in thread. Come with a sketch idea or create one in class. We’ll learn finishing and backing procedures so you are set to give your embroidery hoop as a holiday gift, and make many more!

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Learn to Knit

June 19, 2019

Learn the ancient craft of knitting! Students will learn to cast on, knit, purl and cast off to make a beginners project. We’ll also cover pattern reading, abbreviations, yarn and needle selection.

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Arm Knitting

June 19, 2019

Create a scarf using your arms as tools for knitting in this one day workshop.

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