We have decided to offer daytime workshops instead of courses. Our workshops will be offered during the day. There are no registration fees. With the purchase of the kit required to take the workshop you will receive the instruction FREE. You may want to register in advance and pick up your kit to make sure you get a seat. We have the samples at the shop.
Counted Thread
Freestyle / Surface Embroidery
Hand Quilting/Piecing
Please Note *** Some workshop dates may change before the fall schedule is complete ***
Counted Thread Embroidery
Hardanger Level I
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September 11, 18, 25 (Every Thursday) 1:00pm - 2:00pm OR September 13, 20, 27 (Every Saturday) 10:00am - 11:00am Kit Cost: $ 19.95 |
The project for this workshop is a small doily. The project will be stitched on white hardanger fabric but when you pick up your kit you will get to choose the colors of DMC pearl cotton you would like to stitch with. A 5" embroidery hoop and a pair of sharp fine tipped embroidery scissors are required for the workshop. |
Hardanger Level II
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October 9, 16, 23, 30 (Every Thursday) 1:00pm - 2:30pm OR October 18, 25, November 1, 8 (Every Saturday) 10:00am - 11:30am Kit Cost: $ 24.50 |
This is the next step after the Hardanger I Workshop. The project is a square doily with a fringed edge. For this project we encourage you to pick a different color of hardanger fabric and threads. It is preferred that students start with the Hardanger I workshop before taking Hardanger II. |
Hardanger Level III
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November 13, 20, 27, December 4 (Every Thursday) 1:00pm - 3:00pm OR November 22, 29, December 6, 13 (Every Saturday) 10:00am - 12:00am Kit Cost: $ 24.50 |
This workshop requires some stitching before the first day. Please make sure you register at least a couple of weeks in advance. The project is done on point to achieve a beautiful lace button hole edge. There are many wrapped stitches that will be taught in this workshop. It is preferred that students start with the Hardanger I, and II workshops before taking Hardanger III. |
Hardanger Level IV
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September 9, 16, 23, 30 (Every Tuesday) 1:00pm - 3:00pm OR January 8, 15, 22, 29 (Every Thursday) 1:00pm - 3:00pm OR January 10, 17, 24, 30 (Every Saturday) 10:00am - 12:00 Kit Cost: $ 24.50 |
This workshop requires some stitching before the first day. Please make sure you register at least a couple of weeks in advance. Only filler stitches and wrapped stitches are taught in this workshop. It is preferred that students start with the Hardanger I, II, and III workshops before taking Hardanger IV. |
Hardanger Advanced Project I
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September 10, 17, 24, October 1 (Every Wednesday) 1:00pm - 3:00pm OR February 2009 start for Fall Students (Every Thursday or Saturday) Kit Cost: $ Price Posted Soon |
This workshop requires some stitching before the first day. Please make sure you register at least a couple of weeks in advance. Only filler stitches and wrapped stitches are taught in this workshop. It is preferred that students start with the Hardanger I, II, III and IV workshops before taking Hardanger Advanced Project I. |
Hardanger Advanced Project II
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January 7, 14, 21, 28 (Every Wednesday) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Kit Cost: $ Price Posted Soon |
This workshop requires some stitching before the first day. Please make sure you register at least a couple of weeks in advance. This project will give you an opportunity to see how you can combine different stitching techniques into your Hardanger. It is preferred that students start with the Hardanger I, II, III and Iv. We would also prefer you complete Hardanger Advanced Project I before registering for this workshop. |
Drawn Thread
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October 8, 15, 22 (Every Wednesday) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kit Cost: $ Price Posted Soon |
This workshop will get you hooked on Drawn thread. We will teach you from start to finish! You'll learn how to weave the fabric threads and fill the open threads with decorative stitches! |
Canvas Work
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October 29, November 5, 12 (Every Wednesday) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kit Cost: $ Price Posted Soon |
See how different fibers can make a difference in texture. You learn quite a few stitches and tips in this workshop while you stitch a Japanese Kimono on Congress Cloth. |
Pulled Thread
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November 19, 26, December 3, 10 (Every Wednesday) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kit Cost: $ Price Posted Soon |
This technique is different from Drawn Thread. See how pulling your stitches can make a nice open look to your work. |
Hemstitching
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December 4 (Thursday) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Kit Cost: $ 19.95 |
This is a wonderful way to finish a piece of stitching. Learn how to create the mitered corner and stitch it in place. This will also help you finish hangings if you don't wish to frame them. |
Freestyle / Surface Embroidery
Sashiko
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November 6 (Thursday) 10:30am - 1:00pm Kit Cost: $ Price Posted Soon |
Hand Quilting / Piecing
English Paper Piecing
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November 15 (Saturday) 10:30am - 12:00pm OR Kit Cost: $ Price Posted Soon |