In an effort to keep costs down, all classes require a minimum of three students to run..
|
Mother's Day Gift
April 11th 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mother's Day Gift. Cost $15 plus supplies
|
|
|
Father's Day Gift
May 2nd 1:00 - 4:00 pm Father's Day Gift. Cost $15 plus supplies
|
|
|
Sew Creative Embroidery Club
With Helen McGregor
Starts : Jan 21 Thursdays – One evening/ month for year
Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, ...
Time: 6:30 – 9pm
$300 prepaid for the year or $40 per class (Prepaying saves you $180) More details to follow |
|
|
Lynnette Jensen |
Jelly Bean Quilt
This quilt measuring 56” X 68”was designed by Lynnette Jensen (Thimbleberries). We have purchased the complete line of fabrics in order to kit the weekly patterns. This is a a beautiful pieced quilt with muted jelly bean colours.
6 weeks 6:30 – 8:30 pm beginning Fri Mar 12th to April 23rd
Cost: $60 plus kit
You can pay the weekly kit fee of $19.05 + tax, (excludes backing and binding) or the complete cost of $114.30 plus tax.
|
|
|
Rag Quilt Workshop
This quilt uses quilting flannels, pieced seams sewn to the front and cut. You have the choice of three sizes which are included in the pattern. This is a fun quilt to make and to curl up in.
Date: Sat March 13th
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $30 plus pattern and supplies |
|
|
Easter Placemat Workshop
Date: Sun March 14th
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $15 plus pattern and supplies |
|
|
Drop-In Quilt Group
Bring your handwork, your coffee cup and join us for a fun night of socializing with fellow quilters.
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM starting January 6, 2010.
No Fee!
|
|
|
Sewing / Quilting Class
with Tracy
If you have project that you need some help with, this class is for you. We meet every Monday and a teacher will be available to help/guide you with your project, whether it is a sewing project or a quilt.
Date & Time: Mondays 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM or 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Starting March 22 for 6 weeks
Cost:$90 plus supplies |
|
|
Serger Techniques
with Christine
Serge a quilt in one day. You will learn a new technique and a lot more about your serger!
Date & Time: Saturday, January 16 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
New Date coming!
Cost: $25 plus supplies |
|
|
Off the Floor Dolls
with Jacquie Lecuyer (off the floordolls.com)
Coming to Algonquin Sewing Center
Sunday, May 30
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
|
|
|
Fussy Pillow Workshop
with Helen
Find out what those funny feet can do. We will review piping, bias, mitres, buttons and more!
Date & Time: Saturday, February 6 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM New Date Coming
Cost $75 includes kit. Please register at least 1 week in advance so kits can be prepared. |
|
|
Mexican Star Workshop
with Christine
(Intermediate/Advanced Quilters)
While this session is all about ‘Stars’, learn how to keep it simple and still have a stunning visual effect.
Date & Time: Saturday, February 13th 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rescheduled to May - date TBA
Cost: $35 plus supplies |
|
|
Quilt in a Weekend
“Night and Day” with Dawna
This is an Eleanor Burns pattern. This is a strip method quilt with a twist, using a triangular template that comes with the book.
Date & Time: Friday, March 19th 6:30 – 9:00 PM and
Saturday, March 20th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $55 plus supplies
Book purchase is also required. |
|
|
March Break Camps:
Mornings: Knitting with Karen 10:00 Am – Noon
Afternoons: Sewing with Tracy 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Cost: Mornings - $50 Afternoons - $75
Anyone interested in attending both camps is welcome to bring a lunch and spend the week with us. Cost to attend both camps will be $100 plus supplies. |
|
|
Sewing/Quilting Class for Beginners
Mondays, for 6 weeks starting March 22
More info to follow |
|
|
Hand Appliqué
with Christine
Date & Time: Thursday, March 25th 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Cost: $15 |
|
|
Oops-a-Daisy Quilt Workshop
with Tracy
This is a fun ‘pieced and appliqué quilt’ using vintage fabrics, but you can use your imagination and use other fabrics. In this class you will learn piecing, rotary cutting and your choice of hand or machine appliqué. Don’t forget your lunch!
Date & Time: Saturday, March 27 9:00 Am – 5:00 PM and
Sunday, March 28th 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Cost: $55 plus supplies |
|
|
Hand Quilting Class
with Christine
Please join us to keep the original quilting alive.
Learn the principles of handquilting which will help with all the projects you make .
You will learn appliqué, piecing, quilting and also how to jazz your projects up.
Date & Time:Thursday, April 1st and April 8th 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Cost: $30 plus supplies |
|
|
McKenna Ryan Appliqué Workshop
with Dawna
“Lake Forest”
For this workshop you will be using one of the five (your choice) Lake Forest patterns. Each pattern can be made as an individual wall hanging or combine all five into a larger piece (62 ½” X 46”).
Date & Time: Saturday, April 10th 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: $20 plus supplies |
|
|
Tulip Panel Machine Quilting
with Tracy
(Beginner/experienced beginner)
During this workshop you will learn stippling, echoing, free motion, cross hatching and more. Bring your lunch! If you have any quilts you would like advice on, please bring them with you and at the end of the class we will look at these.
Date & Time:
Saturday, April 17th, 10:00 AM – 4:00PM
Cost: $30 plus supplies |
|
|
Family Portrait Workshop for Embroidery Machine
with Helen
Date & Time:
April 21st & 22nd 9:30 AM – Noon
Cost: $25 plus supplies |
|
|
Sweet Nothings Quilt
(beginners)
This lovely quilt is the perfect size for a lap quilt, tabletopper or a baby quilt. It uses the Northcott Silks ‘Barely There’ fabric line.
Date & Time: Saturday, April 24th & May 1st 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost : $40 plus kit ($70) |
|
|
Embroidery Machine Appliqué Workshop
with Helen
Date & Time: Thursday, May 6th 10:00 AM – 2:00PM
Cost : $20 plus supplies |
|
|
Fusible Web Workshop
with Karen
Choose a fusible web wall hanging of your choice and learn how to work with this product and how to finish off your piece with satin stitch or a hand-sewn blanket stitch. We have many patterns available for this workshop.
Date & Time: Sat May 15th 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost : $30 plus supplies |
|
|
Circle Square Quilt
(Quilt in a Weekend)
Date & Time: Friday, May 28th 6:00 PM – 8:30PM and
Saturday, May 29, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Cost : TBA
This is a great beginner class and a fantastic Father's Day gift for that special man in your life. The fabrics are contemporary and more masculine than the traditional quilting fabrics (no flowers!). |
|
Requirements for all sewing classes:
- Sewing Machine in good working order and new needle
- Working knowledge of your sewing machine (not necessary for beginners sewing classes, but helpful)
- Rotary cutter with sharp blade
- Self healing cutting mat
- Ruler - we recommend 18x6” or 24x6”
- Basic Sewing kit- should include scissors, pins, seam ripper, extra machine needles, bobbins, hand sewing needles, and tape measure
- Patterns and Fabric as specified for each class (some have pre-packed kits available)
- Thread to match project
- Decorative thread and embellishments as required.
All of these items are available at the store and notions are discounted 20% for registered students, when purchased for a class. |
The following classes are planned, but the dates have not yet been confirmed. More information will be posted here as it becomes available!
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Course with Brigitte
