Tag Archive for: Fiber Arts

Handful of Stitches: Introduction to Embroidery
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
October 24 – November 14
Ages 16-99+

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Do you want to learn hand embroidery but find the number of stitches intimidating? Then join us as we explore a handful of stitches!

Learn to create beautiful designs in hand embroidery with a handful of stiches. Students will learn the basics of hand embroidery, including how to create their own design. We’ll take inspiration from modern embroidery artists who create traditional and not so traditional works of hand embroidery while we will stitch in 4″ hoops.

What You’ll Learn:

Attendees will learn how to design for hand embroidery, loading fabric in a hoop, threading the needle, separating threads, using multiple thread colors with each stitch, handful of very useful and versatile stitches, and how to create depth and texture with stitches

What You’ll Leave With:

This four-week class week class offers ample time for in classroom instruction, insights and inspirations from accomplished hand embroidery artists, a finished embroidery piece in a 4″ hoop of the students creation- a one-of-a-kind piece of work.

Instructor: Jennifer Smith

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Recording in Stitching
Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
October 22 – November 12
Ages 16-99+

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Hand embroidery is often used to make a record of one’s observations: the temperature, number of bees in the garden, interactions with others, pages read in a book, one’s mood- what that person finds most important to them. This 30-day stitching practice guides students to focus on something of particular importance to them, something worth recording in stitches. It is a mediative practice, a study in daily observations, permission to set aside each day just for oneself to observe and stitch, and a social/community experience.

In this month-long stitches practice we will cultivate a daily practice of taking time to reflect, observe, and record what is important to you. We will also learn new ways to stitch, how to work in found objects, and express ourselves with hand embroidery. This class is meditative, part social, and part creative exercise.

What You’ll Learn:

We will learn a variety of stitches to use to record something of note and importance to each student. We will learn to slow our pace, be observant and take the time to record, each day, what we observe, feel or experience. Each day the students stitch to record their observations, a stitched diary if you will. At the end of the month, each student will have a stitched record of what they observed, felt, or experienced- a story in stitches. Students will learn to gift themselves time to simply be. How many of can say we take enough time for ourselves? Not Many! We will learn ways to record our observations with our stitches.

What You’ll Leave With:

A thirty day stitched journal, if you will, a record of observations for a month created with hand stiches that tells the story of what we learned with our observations and a new practice of giving ourselves permission to take time for ourselves. Your personal story in stitches, and a new practice of setting time aside, each day, to stitch and be present.

A thirty day record,

Instructor: Jennifer Smith

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Hem & Mend!
Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
October 15 – November 12
Ages 16+

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*** No Class on October 22nd!!!***

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In this 4-week class, students will learn how to hem their own pre-existing garments, repair holes, rips, seam tears, etc. This class is best suited for a student who has knowledge on sewing machine operation. Samples of different materials and different hemming techniques will be demonstrated in class for students to practice on. Students are highly encouraged to bring their own clothes from home that they desire to hem or to do basic mending. Please note, this class will not heavily alter the fit of garments by taking in waists or add fabric to increase garment size. Sample fabrics and materials will be provided for students to learn different hem techniques.

**If you have your own sewing machine, please bring it to class! If you do not, one will be provided for you to use!**
**This is a beginner level class**

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

Baker Hunt provides all the standard tools to create the featured project, and provides limited material fabric for the project.

Students will need to bring:

  • Garments from home students wish to hem or repair.

 

Seagrass Basketry
Wednesday, 9:00 am
October 21 – November 11 | Ages 16-99+

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Learn the meditative art of seagrass basketry in this hands-on workshop. Using natural seagrass and simple techniques, participants will explore how traditional craft practices connect us to place, labor, and rhythm.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you’ll learn the basic skills of seagrass basketry, and learn fun information such as types of baskets, how to twine, basket shaping, and much more!

What You’ll Leave With:

.By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautifully handwoven flower basket and a deeper appreciation for the tactile knowledge carried through craft.

Instructor:  Erica Fitzgerald

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Teen: Sew Your Own Hoodie
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.
September 26 – November 14
Ages 13-15

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***NO CLASS ON OCTOBER 10th!!!***

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In this 7-week class you will learn to measure, mark, and cut patterns, what different pattern markings mean, how to lengthen/shorten a pattern if needed, and how to sew together a knit pattern to make a lightweight sweatshirt perfect for spring and fall! Students will learn about pattern ease and selecting the size that best suits their desired fit. This class is best suited for confident beginners or intermediate sewists. Class instructor will go over important garment sewing fundamentals to build the proper skills to make your own clothes for years to come!

*** The Instructor encourages students that if they own their own sewing machine, they may bring it to class to work on their project on a machine they are more familiar with. Baker Hunt still provides sewing machines for students who don’t own a machine and/or students who prefer not to transport their personal machine from home.***

What You’ll Learn:

This beginner class will teach participants how to the introductory skills of sewing and garment making.

What You’ll Leave With:

At the end of the class, students will have created a unique handmade and cozy hoodie.

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

Baker Hunt provides all the standard tools to create the featured project.

Seagrass Basketry
Wednesday, 9:00 am
September 23 – October 14 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Learn the meditative art of seagrass basketry in this hands-on workshop. Using natural seagrass and simple techniques, participants will explore how traditional craft practices connect us to place, labor, and rhythm.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you’ll learn the basic skills of seagrass basketry, and learn fun information such as types of baskets, how to twine, basket shaping, and much more!

What You’ll Leave With:

.By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautifully handwoven flower basket and a deeper appreciation for the tactile knowledge carried through craft.

Instructor:  Erica Fitzgerald

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Sewing Lab: Garment Open Studio (Pants/Skirts)
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
September 22 – November 10
16+

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*** NO CLASS OCTOBER 13th & 20th!!!***

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Sewing Lab: PANTS (or skirts!) Open Studio is for sewists who have a basic understanding of sewing garments who wish to improve their garment sewing skills in an environment with other students and an instructor. Students should be comfortable operating a sewing machine and should have a basic understanding of garment sewing, though specifically pants or skirts are not required. Students will work on their patterns in class and may have some homework to complete between sessions. Topics covered in this class include: weekly technique demonstrations with the option for students to construct a sample of specific techniques, measuring a pattern, choosing a size, making adjustments to patterns, garment sewing fundamentals, instruction on elevated garment finishes and demonstrations on using a serger for finishing garments.

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

Students should procure their pattern, fabric, and coordinating thread.

Fabric must be washed prior to the start of the first class!

If you have questions, please reach out to instructor Rachel directly at: [email protected]

**If you have a sewing machine, please bring it to class!**

Suggested Patterns

***Please note: No jeans, no leggings/fabric with majority spandex. Reach out to Rachel with questions.***

(If your pattern is a pdf download, your local library can print the A0 file or any local Minuteman Press.)

Coe Trouser by Daughter Judy: https://www.daughterjudypatterns.com/products/coe-trouser
Lane Pants by Sydney Graham: https://sydgraham.com/products/lane-pants-sewing-pattern
Saundra Skirt by Sydney Graham: https://sydgraham.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/saundra-skirt
Any from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club: https://matchymatchysewingclub.com/collections/bottoms?srsltid=AfmBOoqTnE-Bqver6WKl15kc6fp4el-ytoFevV9ARIgrjIebrmwrB-bF

Quilting Sewing Lab: Intermediate & Open Studio
Monday, 6:00 p.m.
September 21 – November 9
16+

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Sewing Lab: Quilting is for confident-beginner to intermediate quilters who want to test their skills and tackle more difficult patterns while still receiving quilting instruction! This class is best suited to individuals who understand quilt piecing and are proficient in using a sewing machine. Students should be confident beginner quilt piecers wishing to try more intermediate patterns or intermediate piecers wishing to try more advanced patterns.

What You’ll Learn:

In the 6-week course, the class will feature several patterns for students to choose from, and together with instructor Rachel they will set goals on what to have finished by the end of the session. Topics covered in this class include: weekly demonstrations on techniques, organizing pieces, labeling pieces, when to press seams open, handling bulk, pressing with a clapper and wool mat, advanced quilt piecing, and more!

***Please note, this class may feature homework to complete in between class sessions. If you do not have a sewing machine at home, goals will be set for your progress that will not feature homework.***

What You’ll Leave With:

At the end of the class, attendees will have a better understanding of more advance quilting techniques and the beginning piece, section, of quilt from a Elizabeth Hartman design from the students choosing.

NO CLASS on OCTOBER 12th & OCTOBER 19th!!!

 

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

Students are responsible for procuring their own pattern, required fabric, and thread.

It is highly recommended students have a 12×12 plastic craft storage box for storing fabric and materials and transporting to and from class.

If you have any questions about patterns, thread, or fabric, please directly reach out to instructor Rachel at [email protected].

**If you have a sewing machine, please bring it to class!**

Students much choose their own Elizabeth Harman Pattern, Select patterns below: