Fiber Arts
Learn to develop the knowledge, skills, and process of Upholstery! The course will meet the needs of beginning students as well as those who have acquired some knowledge of the subject. You will gain cutting, fitting, and fabric application skills. As you progress, you will undertake more complex projects, such as channel back chairs, semi-detached cushions, tufting and specialized care for antique pieces. Students should bring their project to the first class (beginners should start with a footstool or small chair).
#35144, Commercial Ave, 9/4-12/11, Wednesday, 1-4 PM Instructor: Alaine Barr
#35146, Commercial Ave, 9/4-12/11, Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Alaine Barr
#35148, Commercial Ave, 9/10-12/17, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Peter Herrera-Montalvan
#35150, Commercial Ave, 9/7-12/14, Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM Instructor: Peter Herrera-Montalvan
Macrame is the art of creating textile using knots rather than weaving or knitting. It is an ancient craft that is easy to learn and a great deal of fun. Join us to learn the basics of macrame and create a fabulous plant hanger that can be used indoors or out. In this 2 hour class you will learn how to estimate materials needed and read a pattern as well as SIX knots that will put you on your way to becoming a macrame artist
#35282 Commercial Ave, 9/21, Saturday, 9 AM-12 PM Instructor: Elaine Swartzentruber
Crochet continues to grow in popularity and is a great way to create and keep your hands busy. In this class you will learn equipment selection, basic crocheting stitches and processes, pattern interpretation, yarn study, perfecting gauge, and joining a seam. We’ll work on fun, useful and interesting projects to perfect your skills. No prior crochet experience is required for this class.
#35286, Commercial Ave, 9/26-10/17, Thursday, 6-8 PM Instructor: Elaine Swartzentruber
Ready to move on from basic crochet? Intermediate crochet will advance your skills by exploring more involved stitch combinations, textures, color work and cables as well as delving into shaping techniques and garment construction. Depending on class preferences we may also work at complex amigurumi. You will always have a choice of projects to pursue.
#36792, Commercial Ave, 10/24-11/14, Thursday, 6-8 PM Instructor: Elaine Swartzentruber
Knitting is both a time honored and rapidly growing craft that offers fun, relaxation and the joy of creativity. In this class, you’ll learn how to choose and interpret a pattern and select equipment and yarn. You will also learn to cast on, knit, purl, fix common mistakes, knit in the round, and bind off a project. You will leave the class with finished projects. No prior knitting experience needed.
#35162, Commercial Ave, 9/26-10/31, Tuesday, 6-8 PM Instructor: Elaine Swartzentruber
Have you mastered the knit and purl stitch and are ready to up your knitting game? In this class we will learn to create lace, cables, mosaic color-work and stranded color-work in small doable projects. Skills will include reading pattern charts, provisional cast-ons, seaming pieces, icord, and correcting tension, among others. You must have basic knitting skills.
#35284, Commercial Ave, 11/5-11/26, Tuesday, 6-8 PM Instructor: Elaine Swartzentruber
In a laid-back atmosphere, you'll learn to create sassy, irreverent phrases through the colorful art of embroidery. Perfect for those who enjoy playful language and a touch of rebellion, this class offers a delightful escape where you can make new friends and stitch bold, humorous designs. Embrace creativity and your inner rebel in this engaging workshop. No experience necessary. All supplies included!
#37172, Truax-Protective Services Building, 10/5, Saturday, 2-7 PM Instructor: Lee Schauer
This course is a continuation of the Sewing Beginning course and includes lectures, demonstrations, and individual help. Students will construct a ‘Shacket’ [Shirt+Jacket] project from a commercial pattern that is at the intermediate level. Topics include: collars, sleeves, patch pockets, buttonholes, and some minor alterations for proper garment fitting. Individual help is given along with demonstration of techniques to complete each aspect of garment sewing.
#35254, Commercial Ave, 10/29-12/17, Tuesday, 2-5 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
#36763, Commercial Ave, 10/29-12/17, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
Topics may include any of the following: garment alterations and clothing repairs, adjusting commercial patterns for proper fit, invisible zipper application, understanding interfacing and stabilizers and much more dependent on student interests. Students will bring in their own garments to work on with guidance from the instructor. Individual help is given along with demonstration of various techniques based on students' interests.
#35250, Commercial Ave, 11/7-12/19, Thursday, 2-5 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
#36764, Commercial Ave, 11/7-12/19, Thursday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
This course introduces the basics of sewing. The topics covered include operation of a sewing machine, familiarity with essential equipment, choosing and preparing a pattern, information on fabric and interfacing selection, and construction of a simple project (typically a skirt) which includes key garment construction techniques: Students will learn: Fabric selection, understanding a pattern; laying out a pattern, marking details, sewing seams; inserting a basic zipper; adding pockets, attaching a waistband and hemming techniques. This is also a great refresher course. Individual help is given along with demonstration of techniques to complete each aspect of garment sewing.
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