Beginning Sewing for Kids 8-11
This class is specifically designed for ages 8-11 with simple, quick projects that will create an interest in sewing. Less attention is paid to the technical instead focusing on creative projects that appeal to this age group.

All supplies and equipment provided.

Beginning Sewing for Teens 12-15 One-day Workshops
This class is a one-day workshop for you and your friends to learn basic sewing techniques, whether it is patching, visible mending. This class is a one-day workshop for you and your friends to learn basic sewing techniques, whether it is patching, visible mending or trying out the sewing machine in a festive, fun atmosphere.

All equipment and supplies included.

Beginning Sewing for Adults
This class addresses multiple levels of beginning sewing. Whether you have never sewn or would like to prepare for intermediate sewing, this class will allow you to progress at your own speed. Rudimentary skills will be covered, including all aspects of using a sewing machine, understanding fiber content and thread choices, fabric sourcing, proper cutting techniques, basic construction methods, stitching techniques, and seam finishing. Each student will choose two simple projects assigned by the instructor to complete during the course. Students will be given individual attention based on their skill level.

All supplies and equipment provided.

Intermediate Sewing for Adults
This class is designed for individuals who have sewing experience and desire to expand their skills. The instructor will address using and adjusting a commercial pattern, specialty seams, fabric applications, closures, hand finishing, and many other techniques involved in creating a highly finished garment. It will be necessary to purchase a sewing pattern. If special fabric is needed the instructor will assist the student in selecting the material.

All supplies and equipment provided.

Alterations / Visible Mending Workshop
In this workshop, participants will bring an article of clothing that they would like to mend or alter. The instructor will work with each person to address what steps and techniques are necessary to achieve the mending goal.

This workshop will be offered periodically for those wishing to get advice on how to make a specific alteration and learn the appropriate steps.

Thread, patches and sewing equipment are provided.

Upcycle Creative Sewing One-day Workshops
This one-day workshop introduces you to the technique of upcycling sewing, refers to altering or combining existing clothing and fabrics to create something new. The idea is to reuse and upcycle clothing to make a new garment or other textile product to be defined by the student. The class will involve hand & machine sewing. Familiarity with the sewing machine is helpful but not mandatory for this workshop.

Students are encouraged to bring in article(s) of clothing they would like to alter or use as raw materials. There will also be items provided to fill in the gaps.

All supplies and equipment provided.

Soft (Beginning) Upholstery
Soft (Beginning) Upholstery is an introduction to a furniture upholstery class that will be offered in late spring / early summer 2025.
Each project will encompass skills related to furniture upholstery, including pillows / cushions, small ottomans, curtains / draperies and / or upholstering a wooden frame to simulate a large piece of furniture. Only simple sewing skills are needed.

All supplies and equipment provided.

Fabric Painting on Silk & Linen One-day Workshops
Students will create two hand-painted pieces. Drawing and / or painting ability is not necessary. Students will learn color mixing, and how to paint with dyes and / or fabric paints..

All supplies and equipment provided.

Instructor, Sally Packard, spent much of her costume career dyeing and painting fabrics. This process remains one of her favorites in the realm of surface design.remains one of her favorites in the realm of surface design.

Private Sewing Instruction
Student and instructor will decide the level and course of the lesson.

All supplies and equipment provided.