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Intuitive Stitch with Japanese Fabrics
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Learn to handstitch beautiful Japanese fabrics with Laura Braaten. Intuitive stitch is a simple and powerful approach for reducing stress and freeing your creative muse. No experience necessary! Materials will be provided, and additional kits will be available for purchase.
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.
November 16, 12-2 pm
Sew Some Undies, 11/19
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November 19, 6-8pm
How great would it be to make your own undies??? In this class we will follow a pattern and sew up some comfy stretchy underwear. Bring your own jersey fabric or shop our store. This class is for advanced beginners or experienced sewists. Led by Angela Levy.
Christmas Spider Legend: An Evening Beading Event, 11/21
Friday, Nov. 21, 6-9
Have you ever heard The Legend of The Christmas Spider? It is a delightful story that explains why we put tinsel on Christmas Trees. Learn to work with bead and wire to make a cute, sparkling ornament for your holiday tree. You will receive a copy of the legend to read on Christmas eve, and then you can hang the ornament for kids to find on Christmas morning, or, hang it in the window all year long as a sun catcher. No jewelry-making experience necessary. All tools and supplies provided.
Please Note: $10 materials fee payable in *cash* to instructor the evening of class.
Little Mess Toddler Class, Ages 18m-4, October
Little Mess Toddler Class ages 18m-4
The perfect introduction to art for ages 18m-4 led by artist Sara Minardi. In this process-based, hands on art class we will have fun and get (a little) messy while exploring a variety of art materials. Each activity will provide children with a chance to develop their imagination and exercise their senses! Parent participation is strongly encouraged (it will be lot’s of fun!) and all materials used are non-toxic and safe for little ones. Smocks are supplied, but please wear clothing that you don’t mind getting messy.
Saturdays in October 10:00-10:45, 10/4-10/25
Bonus Free Class!!! Saturday, September 27!
Little Big Art Class, Ages 5 & Up, October
In this class we will be working on animal portraits, fun creature masks and more. Its the perfect class for any kiddo who loves to make art.
Saturdays in October 11am-11:45
Bonus Free Class!!! Saturday, September 27!
Everything Earrings: Intro to Jewelry Fabrication, 11/8
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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.
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.
November 8, 1-4pm
Embroidery with Words (10/14, 10/21, 10/28)
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Three Session Series: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 6:30-8:30 pm
Explore the basics of creative embroidery with words--from fabrics, threads, and stitches with Margaret from Thread Lightly Sewing. Each of the three sessions will explore different stitches and techniques for your project.
Material kits will be available for purchase, or bring your own.
Garment Screen Printing Workshop with Rose Tirrito
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Screenprinting is a fun approachable way to customize your own clothing, or create your own design on fabric.
In this 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.
Please note there is a materials fee for this class.
Oct. 19th and 26, 12-1:50pm
Sew a Minimalist Wardrobe, Winter Edition
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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.
Oct. 4, 1-5pm: 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.
Oct. 18, 1-5: Sew a Boxy Top
Learn how to sew a minimalist modern top that's customizable and stylish.
Nov. 1, 1-5: 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.
Nov.15, 1-5: Sew a Pair of Pants
Classic styling meets comfort in these elastic waist pants with optional in seam pockets.
Learn to Sew on a Machine, October
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A class series (5 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
Oct. 1-Oct. 29
*Younger teens are invited to join if participating with an adult also taking the class.
Gelli Plate Printmaking, 10/25
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Saturday 10/25, 1-4pm
Gelli plate printmaking is an accessible form of printmaking for beginners. Using pre-cut stencils and masks, and regular acrylic paint, you will work with your own plate to learn how to apply paint, masks, and stencils to pull prints and layer them to create fun works of art. Learn what paints work best, how to use a brayer to apply the paint to the gelli plate, and you will get to keep your plate and brayer so you can make more prints at home. You’ll learn how to care for and store your plate when not in use. We will cover what colors and papers work best for this for of printing, and more importantly, why. Gelli plate printing is fast, fun, and addictive.
In addition to the class fee, there is a $35 materials fee payable in cash to the instructor the night of class, which includes your 5x7” gelli plate and a 4” brayer to take home, as well as all the paint, paper, and other supplies you will use during class time.
Past Classes
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Sew a Linen Top
Bring your own linen fabric or buy it at SewGreen! Leave with your own linen top and a personalized pattern to make more! Experience with a sewing machine required. Saturday, 6/8, 12 - 4 pm. $60 |
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Sew a Sun Hat
This class is for teens and adults. Follow a pattern and sew your own sun hat with fabric of your choosing. Led by Amelia Rosenthal. Prerequisite: "Sew a Tote Bag" or experience sewing with a machine. |
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Slow Stitch with Margaret Ball
Relax your mind while learning basic embroidery stitches and making a one-of-a-kind piece of textile art. No experience required! Materials and tools provided, but you are welcome to bring a special piece of fabric you'd like to work with. May 23, June 6, and June 20, 6-7:30 $25 a session or pre-register for all three for $65 |
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Texture and Twists: Crochet for Advanced Beginners to Intermediate
Classes will cover Anatomy of Stitches: Back Loop, Front Loop, and Third Loop Simple Combinations and Basic Cables, and a project choice of dishcloth or lightweight hat. Registration is required and upon registration materials lists will be provided. You can bring materials or purchase a kit at the store the day of the class. Class cost is $15 per person per class, or $35 for the full series if you register in advance for all sessions. June 11th, 18th and 25th, 4:30 - 5:30 |
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Repair and Wear:
Handmending Series 4:00-5:30pm Thursdays at SewGreen. Starts Mar. 21 Week 1: Classic Darning Week 2: Swiss Darning Week 3: Basic Patching Week 4: Sashiko Patching Week 5: Visible Mending $75 a person for the series or $20 a class. Bring your own clothing to practice on and repair. Suggested items: sweaters or socks with holes, jeans with holes, etc. Tools and thread will be available to use during the class. Taught by Seamstress Margaret Ball of Thread Lightly Sewing. No experience necessary, beginners welcome. |
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Learn to Crochet: From Stitch to Garment
Have you seen more and more crochet garments popping up in on trend fashion and wanted to try to make one on your own? We've got you covered. Whether you're an absolute beginner or you've dabbled a bit in crochet when your grandmother tried to teach you as a kid, you can leave this class series with a garment of your very own started and the skills to read patterns and make wearables. You can attend as many or as few classes as you'd like, but if you've never crocheted before or it's been a while since you have, we recommend registering for the whole series. Whole series: $35. Week by week is $15 a week. |
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Beginner Machine Sewing Class!
In this class students (teen to adult) will learn the parts of a sewing machine, how to operate a sewing machine, and complete a tote bag. If you are a beginner, this class is a prerequisite for other more advanced sewing classes including the upcoming "Sew a Sun Hat" and "Sew a Linen Top" Register for the whole three session series for a 15% discount. |