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Everything Earrings: Intro to Jewelry Fabrication
April 18, 1-4pm
Learn jewelry assembly and basic metalsmithing techniques with jeweler
Draya Koschmann. We’ll make our own shapes out of sheet and wire, and learn how to texture metal with a hammer. Then we’ll add beads from SewGreen’s extensive collection. Although the class says it is for earrings, all the techniques could be used for making pendants for non-earring-wearers.
This class is for 16+, younger teens welcome with adult participant. Basic materials will be provided including sheet metal and wire. Bring $ for beads if you desire.
Mindful Collage
Mindful Collage $25.00
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of mindful paper collage! Collage is a medium which allows for very diverse expression with no rules. Incorporating mindfulness brings ease into the process and expands your artistic horizons. Led by Nicky Koschmann and Laura Braaten, this workshop is for all levels, no experience necessary. Materials will be provided. Students are welcome to bring magazines, photos, books, or any paper memorabilia they would like to use.
Sunday, March 1, 11:30-1:30 PM $25 per person
Garment Screen Printing Workshop with Rose Tirrito
Screenprinting is a fun approachable way to customize your own clothing, or create your own design on fabric.
In this two-day workshop taught by local art educator and screen print artist Rose Tirrito, learn how to prepare a screen with your own original image and then print it on your own garments and fabric.
The class fee includes material for your use in class and a screen you can take home and use again.
March 8 and 15, 12-1:50pm
Sew a Minimalist Wardrobe
Saturdays, 1-5pm
Build your apparel sewing skills (and your wardrobe) with these progressively more challenging workshops. Take one, two, or all of them!
We provide the sewing machines, you pick out the fabric. SewGreen will have selected fabric to purchase for each project, or you can bring something from your stash. We suggest woven, non-stretchy, and soft apparel fabric like linen, gauze, cotton, etc.
This is an adult class. 16+
Please note that we have expanded the hours of these classes (but not the price) to give slower sewists time to finish. It's possible that you will finish the project up to an hour early depending on your speed and skill level.
Class 1: Sew a Tote Bag
In this introductory workshop, beginner sewists, or anyone in need of a refresh, will learn their way around a sewing machine and practice the basics by making a beautiful and functional tote bag.
Class 2: Sew a Boxy Top
Learn how to sew a minimalist modern top that's customizable and stylish.
Class 3: Sew a Gathered Skirt
Made for your body with a gathered elastic waist and optional in seam pockets, this is sure to be a project you will wear again and again.
Class 4: Sew a Pair of Pants or Shorts
Classic styling meets comfort in these elastic waist pants with optional in seam pockets.
Saturdays, 1pm-5pm, bring a snack for our break!
Learn to Sew on a Machine
A class series (4 evenings) for total beginners or people who haven't sewn in a while and need to brush up on the fundamentals, aged sixteen* to adult. Gain proficiency in machine sewing by making pajama shorts, a custom apron, a zipper pouch and more.
Wednesdays 6-8pm
*Younger teens are invited to join if participating with an adult also taking the class.
Intuitive Stitch
Intuitive Stitch
Immerse yourself in peaceful stitching with Laura Braaten as you learn to let go of goals and pressure. This simple and powerful approach to hand stitching is great for decreasing stress and freeing your creative muse. No experience necessary! Materials will be provided, and additional kits will be available for purchase.
Sunday, February 22, 12-2 PM and/or Sunday March 22, 12-2 $25
Optional: Stay for Sewcial Stitching afterwards for an extra two hours of stitching!
Children age 7 and up who want to take the class are welcome with an adult who is also taking the class.
Sewing with Knits
Knits don't have to be out of reach! In this two session course, Katia Anible of Dima Custom Clothing will show you how to sew with knits on a regular sewing machine.
A series of two classes.
April 23 and 30, 6-8
One on One Sewing Lesson
Support tailored to your needs!
Need help getting started with machine sewing? Have a special interest in a certain fabric but keep hitting snags? Having trouble with the zipper in your project?
We can help!
To schedule call the store 607-319-4106, write Katia or Margaret directly, or use our special scheduling tool.