Ages 7 - adult
Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm or 4-6pm

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New pricing: $30 PER CLASS

Please sign up AT LEAST a week in advance. If we do not get enough enrollment for a class, a week prior, we will cancel the class. Sign up for as many dates as you can to ensure your spot. Do not wait until the last minute as this is a very popular class. We may add more Intro classes if we have dates with no sign ups.

We have lots of levels of students who have been with us for awhile and some new students. If you see a project that you have already done, it might be fun to do it again to brush up on your skills to see if you can improve on your past knowledge. Repetition equals GROWTH and IMPROVEMENT! Plan on bringing your own basic supplies to each class. Each description will tell you if you need to bring your own fabric or not. If fabric is included, you can still bring your own fabric!

Each project will be labeled based on level of skill:

(B) beginner: You know how to thread your machine and change your bobbin, you are still learning how to sew an even seam allowance on the edge.

(N) novice: beginner plus completing at least 8 different types of projects. Still maybe working on even seam allowance but you have the main idea of project construction. (Can attend B or N classes)

(I) intermediate: Can remember how to sew simple projects like pillows with an even seam allowance. Has the patience for projects that take more than an hour to complete. Is sewing projects at home. (Can attend all classes)

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SPRING 2025:

(Session 1)

JANUARY

14th: (B) INTRO TO YOUR MACHINE Class, This is MANDATORY if you have NEVER taken a sewing class before. If you haven’t sewn in a long time and need a refresher, this is THE class for you! If you aren’t sure if you need it, then you DO need it:) It can’t hurt to make sure you know all the ins and outs of how to use your machine. Even if you are going to rent an Art Room machine for future classes, you will need this class to learn about the machine you will be using. BYO machine/tools. All fabric included.

21st: (B) Marble Fidget Maze game: We will make a flat marble maze game perfect for fidget fingers to keep or gift. You will make 2-3 games during this class. We will use flannel for one side and cotton for the other. feel free to bring fabric or you may use ours. BYO machine/tools. All fabric & buttons included.

28th: (N) Pieced & Quilted “to go cup” sleeve: Learn a fun piecing and quilting technique called “quilt as you go” when we make these practical sleeves. If you want you can make it into a bracelet with a snap instead! (If you have time you could make both!) feel free to bring fabric or you may use ours. BYO machine/tools. All fabric & buttons included.

FEBRUARY

4th: (B) Stuffies: We have a few options to choose from like cats, bunnies and bears: Learn the importance of cutting your pattern and following an even seam. You will go home with a cute and snuggly stuffy! feel free to bring fabric or you may use ours. BYO machine/tools. All fabric & buttons included.

11th: (B) Small Wallet with snap: You will lean construction, folding and work on your even seam allowance sewing. We will add snaps which are so fun to use! This is perfect for giving a gift card to someone for a birthday! feel free to bring fabric or you may use ours. BYO machine/tools. All fabric & buttons included.

18th: (B) Hand Embroidery: If you are doing the Hobo Bag project, bring your fabric with you so we can make a special Embroidered pocket to go on your bag. If you are not doing the bag, you can still make a fun embroidered work of art to hang as is or make into a small pillow! feel free to bring fabric or you may use ours. BYO tools. All fabric & notions included.

25th: (N) Hobo Bag: a 2 week project. you will need two separate fabrics, one yard of each. We will be cutting our fabric from a pattern that we will provide. You can take the pattern home if you like making it. This bag will be reversible and we will make a pocket for both sides. Please join us for the hand embroidery project the week prior to make an extra special pocket to go on this bag. BYO machine/tools. BYO fabric.

MARCH

4th: (N) Hobo Bag: 2nd week. You will sign up for both weeks for this project and bring all supplies.

11th: Possible Make up day if one of the above had to be canceled

NO CLASS the Week of Spring Break March 17-21

(Session 2)

25th(B) INTRO TO YOUR MACHINE Class, This is MANDATORY if you have NEVER taken a sewing class before. If you haven’t sewn in a long time and need a refresher, this is THE class for you! If you aren’t sure if you need it, then you DO need it:) It can’t hurt to make sure you know all the ins and outs of how to use your machine. Even if you are going to rent an Art Room machine for future classes, you will need this class to learn about the machine you will be using. BYO machine/tools. All fabric included.

APRIL

1st: (B) Boxy Chickens: taking the basic pillow to the next level and learning how to ad extra bits. An Art Room student favorite no matter how many times you’ve done this project! Comes in many sizes. Beginners will make one large chicken during a class. Novice/Intermediate might make 2 or 3. Make a chicken family! You will also learn to handstich and sew on a button. feel free to bring fabric or you may use ours. BYO machine/tools. All fabric & buttons included.

8th: (B) Party Bunting: Make scalloped or triangle bunting themed for a season or a birthday party. This will be reversible so it’s great to make for two reasons! (spring and summer, or to match your bedroom or for a fun party vibe to hang every year.) Bring as many different fabrics that you want for this project. Really think about your end goals and ask me any questions you need to! BYO machine/tools/fabric

15th: Cactus Pincushion: All supplies will be provided. We will be making cute cactus out of felt with a flower on top and even in a small terra cotta pot! This is and Art Room fave that people gush over when they see it! You don’t even have to use it as a pin cushion and they are perfect forever plants! BYO machine/tools. All fabric and notions included.

22nd: Monogram Hand Embroidery: Learn hand embroidery skills as you fill in your monogram or initials. You can use this special piece on next week

29th: (N) Hip Pouch (Cross body fanny pack): Use your monogram embroidery on the front of this pouch if you want! You don’t have to though and can bring 2 fat quarters of 2 different fabrics to make this zipper pouch bag. BYO machine/tools/fabric. Straps and buckles included.

MAY

6th: (I) Large brim sun hat: 2 week project. Bring your own fabric. This will be reversible so bring 2 separate fabrics, one yard of each. We will be following a pattern for this hat and students may take the pattern home if they want to make more. This is the perfect last project before summer sun fun! BYO machine/tools/fabric

13th: (I) Large brim sun hat: Week 2

20th: Possible Make up day if one of the above had to be canceled

Machine recommendations:

If you have a machine sitting in your closet, let’s definitely try that one before you buy a new one! If you are buying new, do not buy digital, keep the features and stitches as simple as possible, but do not buy “kid” size machines. these are my favorites:

Singer Heavy Duty, $150-$200

Singer 2277 $150 or 3337 $150

About this class:

This is a beginner sewing class for ages 7 and older. This class will explore projects and ideas to grow their knowledge in machine and hand sewing as well as hand embroidery art. If you have a machine at home that you will be using, please bring it to class each week. It’s important to learn on the machine you will be using. IF you do not have a machine to bring, you may pay an extra fee to use a class machine while you decide if you want to purchase a machine. We recommend full size machines for this class. The small “beginner” or “child friendly” machines are two small and not worth the short amount of time these would be used. Your child will learn the proper safety to learn and handle a full size machine and have much more success for a longer time using a bigger and better machine!

BASIC SUPPLIES needed for ALL Sewing Classes:
- GOOD fabric scissors ($12-20)
- extra bobbins that fit your machine (do not buy pre-wound bobbins)
- seam ripper
- tailors chalk or blue disappearing or water-soluble ink marker
- box of sewing clips (100 for a $10 tin box on amazon)
- pin cushion with large long straight pins (only about 10 needed)

You can bring your own machine (encouraged) or pay
$40 each semester to rent class machine (pay in studio)

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

IF the instructor has to cancel class for emergency reasons (personal or environmental) and we cannot find a replacement teacher, we will contact you as soon as possible through the Remind App. We will NOT have makeup classes and we will refund you or credit you if we have to cancel a class.

If your student cannot attend a class during the session, there are no makeups or forwarded payments. Signing up for the class ensures your spot in the class. Lessons will be built on the previous weeks lesson and increase in difficulty as the semester goes on. If you missed the beginner classes, please look to sign ups for classes at the beginning of the next semester.

Since we are doing a per class payment, we hope this can help you with your out of town planning and you don’t have to sign up for a class you. know you won’t be able to attend.

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