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4th of July Patriotic Tye-dye T-shirt
Saturday, 12:00 pm
June 27 | Ages 9-12

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What better way to celebrate 250 years of Independence this Fourth of July than with your very own patriotic tie-dye t-shirt!! Show off the good ole’ red, white, and blue this year as you twist, turn, and dye the t-shirt to create a unique, spirited design of your very own!

What You’ll Learn:

In this class, you will learn the basics of the tie-dye process using red and blue non-toxic dyes on a white t-shirt. We will investigate several methods of creating designs by way of twisting, folding, and turning the shirt as we apply the dye in small doses. Don’t worry about your hands or clothes – we will supply non-latex gloves and aprons!

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of this class, you will have a patriotic tie-dye t-shirt for the Fourth of July (or any day, really!) as well as care instructions to make those colors last!

Deadline to register by: June 23

Instructor: Matthew Litteken

Supply List

All Supplies Included.

Zines! Zines! Zines!
Saturday, 12:00 pm
July 11 | Ages 14 – 99+

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Want to share your story, your art, your ideas with full creativity? Then zine-making may be for you! Learn the art of the Zine (pronounced “zeen”): do-it-yourself magazines that anyone can make about anything.

What You’ll Learn:

-What a zine is (definition, brief history, and examples)
-How to fold a basic 8 panel zine
-What topic(s) to make their zine: fandom, art, fiction, personal subject, activism, etc.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave the workshop with at least one classic folded zine that is of their own creation and the knowledge of how to make more in the future. If time allows, students can make multiple zines to take home.

Deadline to register by: July 7

Instructor: Gren Casas

Supply List

All Supplies Included, unless students would like to bring unique images, photos, or ephemera.

Make It Take It: Pillow Case
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
July 25th
Ages: 13-17

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In this one-day workshop, students will make their very own pillowcase to take home! This class will cover how to use a sewing machine, how to sew a pillow case, and even use a fancy seam finish – French Seams!

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn how to use a sewing machine, how to sew a pillow case, learn about French seams, and about the right side vs wrong side of fabric.

What You’ll Leave With:

A completed pillow case.

Deadline to register by: July 21st  

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Sewing with Selvages! Zipper Pouch
Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
June 18th
16+

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Selvage is the tightly woven, “self-finished” edge that runs along the lengthwise sides of a piece of fabric. This class will teach you how to turn your selvages into a fun zippered pouch. This no-waste sewing is a fun and creative way to upcycle your selvages into something useful and unique! Perfect for storing other fiber arts projects or crafts.

**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**

What You’ll Learn:

How to insert a zipper, how to sew a small pouch, and how to upcycle selvages of fabric.

What You’ll Leave With:

A creative and whimsical Zipper Pouch.

Deadline to register by: June 14th  

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine
Friday, 6:00 p.m.
June 5th
16+

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This class is for students who want to start sewing but aren’t familiar with using a sewing machine. In the class, we will cover basic use, stitch length, width, and stitch selection, common troubleshooting problems, and how to clean your machine. Students will leave class with a small thread catcher sewing project.

**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**

What You’ll Learn:

How to wind a bobbin, thread your machine, learn about what different stitches do, stitch length & width adjustment & why we do it, parts of the sewing machine and common troubleshooting  problems while using it, how to clean and maintain your machine, and how to use your machine to make a small project.

What You’ll Leave With:

A small fabric thread catcher and the knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.

Deadline to register by: June 1st  

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Teen: Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
July 11th
Ages: 13-17

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This class is for students who want to start sewing but aren’t familiar with using a sewing machine. In the class, we will cover basic use, stitch length, width, and stitch selection, common troubleshooting problems, and how to clean your machine. Students will leave class with a small thread catcher sewing project.

**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**

What You’ll Learn:

How to wind a bobbin, thread your machine, learn about what different stitches do, stitch length & width adjustment & why we do it, parts of the sewing machine and common troubleshooting  problems while using it, how to clean and maintain your machine, and how to use your machine to make a small project.

What You’ll Leave With:

A small fabric thread catcher and the knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.

Deadline to register by: July 7th  

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Father’s Day Picture Frame & Desktop Organizer
Saturday, 12:00 pm
June 20 | Ages 9-12

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Father’s Day will be here before you know it, and it can sometimes be hard to think of something for Dad on his special day. Why not celebrate Dad with an endearing Picture Frame & Desktop Organizer? With 4 frames for photos (of you!) and room to put pens, staplers, or just general dad-stuff, this hand-made gift will always have a place in Dad’s heart!

What You’ll Learn:

In the class, students will learn basic gluing and adhering techniques with wood, as well as simple methods to stain and paint on an unfinished wood piece. Throughout the class, we will discuss what it means to endow objects with meaning and significance, particularly through the addition of family photos.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of this class, you will have made a uniquely decorated Picture Frame & Desktop Organizer, ready to insert pictures of you and your family as a great gift for Dad on Father’s Day!

Deadline to register by: June 16 

Instructor: Rebekah Trunnell

Supply List

All Supplies Included.

Father’s Day Painted Hammer
Friday, 6:00 pm
June 19 | Ages 9-12

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Looking for a Father’s day gift that has your own personal touch? Come paint a hammer with us! Whether your father uses it or proudly displays it, this personalized, painted hammer will become his favorite tool – he’ll love that you designed and decorated it for him! Not to hammer the point too much, but your dad will think that you nailed it with this gift!

What You’ll Learn:

Not only will you learn to apply several painting techniques on a specific 3D object, but also learn a variety of tips and tricks to achieve patterns, repetition, and decoration. Throughout the class, we will discuss what it means to endow objects with meaning and significance.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of this class, you will have learned some new painting techniques, thought about what makes an object special, and made a personalized, painted hammer for Dad on his special day!

Deadline to register by: June 15 

Instructor: Matthew Litteken

Supply List

All Supplies Included.

Father’s Day Treasure Box
Saturday, 12:00 pm
June 20 | Ages 7-11

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What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than to give him personalized notes, I-love-you’s, photos, and small artwork made by you! And all of these keepsakes will fit nicely in the hand-decorated treasure box that you designed! In this class, you will create a colorful (and meaningful) wooden box using paint, patterned paper, washi tapes, stickers, and more. You will learn a variety of mixed-media techniques specific to decorating a cube-like form, and also have the opportunity and time to make some of the keepsakes, notes, and artwork to put in Dad’s Treasure Box.

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn a variety of methods to decorate surfaces including, but not limited to, using washi tape, painting and drawing on a three-dimensional object, incorporating mixed-media approaches for embellishment. Throughout the class, we will discuss what it means to endow objects with meaning and significance.

What You’ll Leave With:

A personalized, hand-decorated treasure box filled with keepsake messages and artwork for Dad on his special day!

Deadline to register by: June 16 

Instructor: Gren Casas

Supply List

All Supplies Included.

Stained Glass: Bird
Saturday , 12:00 p.m.
July 25th
Ages 16-99+

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[***This class is construction based. Hand strength & dexterity is recommended.***]

[*** SAFETY!!! : PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES TO CLASS.***]

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In this Adult workshop, you discover the basic steps and the tools used in the Stained Glass making process. In a step-by-step instruction, small group learning environment, each person in the class will create your very own individualized stained glass BIRD! 

What You’ll Learn:

You will learn how to properly use the basic tools of a stained glass artist, and you will learn the FOUR basic steps of the stained glass making process: Glass Cutting, Glass Grinding, Foiling, and Soldering. 

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the two hour workshop, you will have learned and experienced first-hand all the steps of how to make a piece of stained glass art, and you will leave with a completed Stained Glass Bird pattern.

Deadline to register by: July 21st  

Instructor: Rachel Seligman

Supply List

All Supplies included.