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 / Advanced 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.

Workshops
Workshops are offered periodically on a variety of subjects related to textiles.

Upholstery
Upholstery is an intensive furniture upholstery class running five consecutive evenings. The project will involve the reupholstering of two armchairs. The class will work as a team to remove (reverse engineer) the existing upholstery and then reupholster the furniture with new fabric. This is the best way to learn how the process works as most upholstery projects involve the removal of old materials and the application of new ones.

Furniture, supplies and equipment provided.

Fabric Dyeing / Painting on Silk & Linen
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.

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

All supplies and equipment provided.