Classes

The Algonquin Sewing Center is looking for individuals to join our creative team as workshop leaders & class instructors

— We are specifically looking for individuals who are able to teach;

  • Beginner Quilting Programs,

  • Garment Sewing,

  • Youth Sewing Instructors

If this is something that might interest you, please reach out via email or drop by our store front to discuss further.

  • ALL NEW *Textile Art Projects*

    This is a great introduction class to a variety of textiles art techniques such as Fabric Dying. Thread Painting and 3D Applique. All participants must have a thorough working knowledge of their sewing machine.

    Instructor: Ev

    Experience: Intermediate

    Cost: $100+hst+kit+supplies

    Date: Wednesday Mar. 26-Apr. 30

    Time: 2:00-5:00pm

  • Knitting Club

    This class runs every other week. This is a fun group to work on your own projects and socialize with other knitters. If you have a project that you want to knit, bring it to class and Erin will work with you or she can help you chose a project to work on.

    Instructor: Erin

    Experience: Beginners to Advanced

    Cost: $45+hst or $8.00+hst (drop in)

    Date: Thursday Jan. 9, 23, Feb. 6, 20, Mar. 6, 20

    Time: 1:30-4:30pm

  • Beginners Crocheting

    You will learn all the basics tricks & tips of crocheting, preparing them for larger more complex projects. No experience is necessary, this course is for beginners all those 9 and above are welcome.

    Instructor: Sharon

    Experience: Beginner

    Cost: $50+hst

    Includes a crochet hook & yarn in the registration fee.

    Date: Tuesday Feb. 18 - Apr. 1

    Time: 4:00-5:00pm

  • EVENING Sit & Stitch

    This is a ‘drop-in’ for anyone interested in hand stitching, wool applique and a little socializing. This event runs on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Bring your own project or pick up a wool pattern or kit at the store.

    Instructor: Joanne

    Cost: $8.00+hst (drop in)

    Dates: Wednesdays - Jan 22, Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21, Jun 18

    Time: 6:00-8:00pm

  • Embroidery

    This monthly class is your chance to give that embroidery machine a workout! Bring your own project, pr something you might be nervous to try at home, and we will help you through it. Students must supply their own embroidery machine, and should be familiar with it's basic function.

    Instructor: Helen

    Experience: Intermediate Sewer with an Embroidery Machine

    Cost: $40+hst+supplies

    Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

    Date(s): Tuesday Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Apr. 8, May 13, Jun. 10

  • Beginners Quilting

    You will learn all the terminology & fundamentals of quilting in this course by completing small projects, such as table topper, wall hangings and tote bags.

    Instructor: Kim

    Experience: Beginner to Advanced

    Cost: $100+hst+supplies

    Date: Monday Feb. 24- Apr. 7 (no class Mar. 10)

    Time: 1:00-4:00pm

  • EVENING Quilting Class

    Our first project will be Magic Tiles. A Stained Glass Quilt styled designed which can be as simple or as intricate as desired. When learning how to make a stained glass quilt, fabric is key. You will require a black or dark fabric to serve as the outlines to all of your brightly coloured stained glass panels.

    Instructor: Dawna

    Experience: Beginner to Advanced

    Cost: $100+hst+supplies+pattern

    Date: Tuesday Mar. 4- Apr. 15

    Time: 6:00-9:00pm

  • "Bring Your Own Project" class

    Do you have lots of UFO’s that never seem to get finished. Come in and join other quilters to share ideas, sew and have fun!, A teacher will be available to you at each class to answer any questions and help with your projects.

    Instructor: Erin

    Experience: Beginners to Advanced

    Cost: $100+hst+supplies

    Date: Wednesday Feb. 19 - Apr. 2

    Time: 10:00am-1:00pm

  • Beginners Quilting

    Looking for an easy project; Here it is! Nana Flower Quilt pattern. This quilt only needs 4 different fabrics and uses only 6 1/2” blocks and half square triangles. The quilt finishes at 108” X 108”.

    Instructor: Erin

    Experience: Confident Beginner

    Cost: $100+hst+supplies+pattern

    Date: Thursday Feb. 27 - Apr. 10

    Time: 10:00am-1:00pm

  • EVENING Quilting Class

    In this class you will learn new skills to develop your understanding & abilities of quilting. Follow up projects are available for practice at home.

    Instructor: Kim

    Experience: Beginner & Confident Beginner

    Cost: $100+tax+supplies

    Dates: Thursday Feb. 27 - Mar. 10 (no class Mar. 13)

    Time: 6:00- 9:00pm

  • Youth Can Sew

    Get your youth immersed in the amazing world of sewing and fashion.

    In this class we will focus on the skills and techniques required for making garments such as basic sewing terminology, machine control, taking measurements, understanding pattern layout and alterations.

    Instructor: Wendy

    Experience: Beginner Youth 10+yrs and above

    Cost: $200+hst

    Date: 1st Saturday of the month from starting September 7th.

    Time: 1:30-4:30pm

  • Kids Can Sew

    This class is for children and youth who are interested in learning all the basics of sewing on a machine through a variety of small projects.

    A sewing machine is required for this class, if you do not have one we have borrow machine available.

    Instructor: Wendy

    Experience: Beginner 8+yrs

    Cost: $200+hst

    Includes all supplies & materials for projects.

    Date: Saturday Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May. 3, Jun. 7, Jul. 5

    Times: 10:00am-1:00pm

All Algonquin Sewing Center Classes & Workshops are subject to change without notice.

Images that are used in class descriptions and advertising are meant to demonstrate possible styles, techniques and methods that will be explored during various Algonquin Sewing Center programs. They are not exact examples of projects that participants will be creating while in class, nor are they created using fabrics the Algonquin Sewing Center can guarantee will be available in store for purchase at the time of any chosen class.

Interested in trying out one of our classes but it’s already started? That’s not a problem, we pro-rate classes for late registration.

Block of the Month

Block of the Month ⋆

  • Holiday Houses

    This series is designed to create beautiful hangings for yourself or as gifts. Finished size individually as 12" x 14 1/2" wall hangings. Each pattern includes complete and clear instructions with diagrams and a full sized positioning sheet for assembly. This is a fantastic project to embellish with all your favorite sequins, decorative buttons and trims.  

    Instructor: Helen

    Experience: Intermediate

    Cost: $120.00+hst (full year), or $10.00+hst (per session)

    Date(s): 1st Tuesday of the month starting Sep. 3, 2024

    Time: 1:30-3:30pm

  • Christmas Cheer

    Make the season bright with a beautiful wool-applique quilt that will spark your favourite Christmas memories as you make the 15 nostalgic wool-applique blocks. Each month we will work on a different block.

    Instructor: Joanne

    Experience: Beginner to Advanced

    Cost: $120+hst

    Date(s): 3rd Tuesday of the month Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17

    Time: 1:00-4:00pm

  • COMING SOON! "Plumb Bouquet"

    Check out this upcoming condensed block of the month course. This twelve session course will take place every other Thursday until this amazing quilt is completed.

    Instructor: Erin

    Cost: $100+hst, pattern & supplies

    Date(s): TBD

    Time: TBD