Come and create a small quilt using an African quilting technique which has been used for over 400 years. Kawandi quilts are created by hand-stitching scraps of fabric in a circular pattern that is approachable for all skill levels. Leave with a contemporary wall hanging, combining your personal aesthetic with this ancient craft.
Bring your well-loved clothes to this group session and learn how to mend them sustainably and stylishly! In this monthly session, you will learn how to bring new life back into your clothes through the art of mending.
Felting is simple, creative, and cathartic work. You will explore basic wet felting techniques in our first session as well as finishing techniques and simple hand stitching in our second session, all while crafting a small wool pouch. Skills learned can easily be applied to future felting projects.
Mini-Makers!: Sewing Basics / Mini-Makers!: Fundamentos de la Costura
Sep 13
Saturday
/ 10am–12pm
Member: $51.00
/ Non-Member: $60.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: 7-12 (Mini-Makers!)
Bilingual (Spanish)
Join in with your kids as we explore sewing. Share a sewing machine and a unique experience as you and your child learn how to craft colorful mix-matched throw pillows. Pre-cut fabric patterns will be provided as well as one sewing machine per parent and child. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
A class designed for those interested in exploring different types of wool felting! You will be introduced to wet and needle felting techniques while completing two small projects. Leave with a collection of decorative felted acorns and pumpkins.
Introduction to Sewing / Introducción a la Costura
Sep 23–Oct 28
/ 5
Tuesday
/ 6–9pm
Member: $216.75
/ Non-Member: $255.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Teen Friendly (14+), Adult
Bilingual (Spanish)
Get the basics of sewing by learning about machine maintenance, seam ripping, fabric stabilizing, fabric types and more as you learn these fundamental sewing skills. Walk away with your own pin-cushion, reversible tote bag and tunic blouse or apron. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
¡Aprende los conceptos básicos de costura a máquina para hacer y modificar tu propia ropa! Aprenderás todo lo necesario para empezar, incluyendo la configuración y el mantenimiento de tu máquina, prácticas de seguridad, puntadas, uso de patrones y mucho más. Al final de esta clase, te llevarás a casa una prenda de vestir hecha a tu medida hecha con un patrón de tu elección.
Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly sewing class where you’ll learn to make cozy fabric coasters. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and leave with handmade charm for your home! Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Learn the art of Shibori in this hands-on, one-day workshop exploring four traditional techniques: ne-maki, tazuna, te-kumo, and arashi. Using warm-toned Procion dyes, you’ll create a set of unique fabric samples and a finished piece perfect for wearing or gifting—no experience necessary. Come dressed to get creative with materials that may stain!
Felting is simple, creative, and cathartic work. You will explore basic wet felting techniques in our first session as well as finishing techniques and simple hand stitching in our second session, all while crafting a small wool pouch. Skills learned can easily be applied to future felting projects.
Explore the beauty and versatility of Itajime Shibori, a shape-resist dyeing technique that offers endless possibilities for pattern and design. In this one-day workshop, you’ll use cool-toned Procion dyes to create a series of striking fabric samples and a finished piece ready to wear or gift. No experience needed—just come ready to work with materials that may stain!