Fiber Arts
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.
#65416, Commercial Ave, 1/7-2/18, Tuesday, 2-5 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
#65354, Commercial Ave, 1/7-2/18, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
#67689, Commercial Ave, 1/9-2/20, Thursday, 2-5 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
#65486, Commercial Ave, 1/9-2/20, Thursday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
In this course, 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. Basic sewing experience is helpful.
#67679, Commercial Ave, 2/25-4/22, Tuesday, 2-5 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
#65356, Commercial Ave, 2/25-4/22, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
This course is designed for the student with previous sewing experience. The project for this course is sewing pants. Advanced techniques will be demonstrated and taught related to sewing & fitting pants and fly zipper techniques. This will also include adjusting commercial patterns for proper fit. Individual help is given along with demonstration of techniques to complete each aspect of garment sewing.
#65358, Commercial Avenue Campus, 4/29-5/22, Tuesday and Thursday, 2-5 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
#65693, Commercial Avenue Campus, 4/29-5/22, Tuesday and Thursday, 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.
#67692, Commercial Avenue Campus, 2/27-4/17, Thursday, 2-5 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
#65372, Commercial Avenue Campus, 2/27-4/17, Thursday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Mary Braucht
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).
#65274, Commercial Avenue Campus, 1/28-5/6, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Peter Herrera-Montalvan
#65270, Commercial Avenue Campus, 1/29-5/7, Wednesday, 1-4 PM Instructor: Alaine Barr
#65272, Commercial Avenue Campus, 1/29-5/7, Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Alaine Barr
#65276, Commercial Avenue Campus, 2/1-5/3, Saturday, 9 AM-12 PM Instructor: Peter Herrera-Montalvan
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.
#65390, Commercial Avenue Campus, 1/15-2/5, Wednesday, 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.
#65474, Commercial Avenue Campus, 2/12-3/5, Wednesday, 6-8 PM Instructor: Elaine Swartzentruber
Macramé 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 macramé 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 macramé artist.
#67773, Commercial Avenue Campus, 2/8, Saturday, 9 AM- 12 PM Instructor: Elaine Swartzentruber
Learn to knit socks on double pointed & circular needles, cuff down & toe up, flapped & short row heels. Class projects will be using baby sized socks to knit in the various techniques.
#65392, Commercial Avenue Campus, 3/3-3/31, Monday, 6-8 PM Instructor: Elaine Swartzentruber
Crochet is the latest hot fiber art! 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.
#65476, Commercial Avenue Campus, 3/26-4/16, Wednesday, 6-8 PM Instructor: Elaine Swartzentruber
Dive deeper into the art of crochet in this engaging, creative class designed to build on your existing skills. Explore fun and advanced techniques: intricate stitches, seamless increases, and dynamic color changes within the framework of a versatile, inspiring original pattern. Focusing on a single, large project, become fully immersed in the process. You’re sure to enjoy the expert guidance, practice, and satisfaction of mastering new techniques. Materials list and pattern will be sent prior to class, so you’ll be ready to dive right in. Join us for a fun, supportive, and skill-building crochet adventure leaving you with a beautifully finished project and even more confidence in your craft!
#67895, Commercial Avenue Campus, 4/15-5/6, Tuesday, 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.
#65478, Commercial Ave, 4/23-5/14, Wednesday, 6-8 PM Instructor: Elaine Swartzentruber
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