Winter–Spring 2015 Class and Event Schedule

I have a new slate of classes and workshops available for the coming months—I'll update this post as more dates are set. I'm teaching everything from beginning quilting and embroidery to a yarnbombing workshop with the Buttonwoods Museum in Haverhill, Massachusetts in conjunction with a special community project they are hosting. I'm also really looking forward to the "slow sewing" quilting course coming up with J.P Knit & Stitch as we're going to be learning how to make a small wall quilt by hand from start to finish and talk about awesome things like mindful design, color theory, and the "slow sewing" movement!!

Links for more details, materials lists, and registration is included for each below as it becomes available. Hope to see you there!

Beginning Quilting
J.P. Knit & Stitch
February 28, March 7 and 14, 10am–1pm

Yarnbombing Workshop
Buttonwoods Museum/Haverhill Historic Society
March 12, 2pm

Hand-Lettered Alphabet Sampler
J.P. Knit & Stitch
April 7, 14, 21, 28, 6–8pm

Beginning Quilting
J.P. Knit & Stitch
April 4, 11, 18, 10am–1pm

Slow Sewing
J.P. Knit & Stitch
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:15am-12:15pm

Get Your Stitch On

Looking to learn a new skill this summer or brush up and hone your embroidery skills? I've got a packed schedule of events and classes for June and July at J.P. Knit & Stitch and hope you'll join us!

Be Inspired: Meet Our Sewing Instructors
June 13th, 6:00–8:00pm
A free event that is open to the public! Meet this rich community of creative talent (I'll be there as well), chat about upcoming classes, and check out lots of inspirational work from teachers and fellow students alike in a relaxed setting (you're welcome to show off your own work too).

Beginning Embroidery Workshop
June 14th, 10:00am–1:00pm
Take your first step in learning embroidery with this class in which each student completes a sampler of beginning outline stitches.

Learn to Sew Crash Course
June 28th, 10:00am–1:00pm
Get comfortable with your machine and learn to sew as you complete an easy envelope pillow.

Intermediate Embroidery Workshop
June 28th, 2:00–5:00pm
Step up your embroidery skills by learning several fill stitches and get troubleshooting help on your own projects with this afternoon workshop.

Beginning Embroidery
July 12th, 10:00am–1:00pm
Take your first step in learning embroidery with this class in which each student completes a sampler of beginning outline stitches.

Embroider Your Life Workshop
July 12th, 1:30–4:30pm
Embroidery your wardrobe, accessories, and your life with this fun and inspiring one day workshop!

Embroidered Lettering Workshop
July 26th, 1:00–4:00pm
Whether you're a quilter interested in creating a label, a knitter looking to embellish, or a seamstress adding flair to a garment, this class provides an introduction to hand embroidered lettering and monogram styles.


I hope to be adding some more classes for July and August so stay tuned!

Get Your Craft On: Upcoming Class Schedule

 

Looking for a fun valentine activity for your kids?
Have them join us in learning how to use simple embroidery stitches to craft paper valentines this February 8th!

I've got a good bunch of classes scheduled that I'll be teaching in the coming weeks at J.P. Knit & Stitch in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. If you (or your kids!) are in the Boston area and looking to learn or brush up on your embroidery or sewing skills, I hope you'll consider joining me!  All registration details can be found by clicking on the links below.


February
Saturday Kid's Sewing Club: Machine and Hand Sewing
February 1, February 8, February 22, and March 1 (No class on February 15)
2–4pm

Valentine Workshop: Kid's Card Crafting
February 8
10:30am–12:30pm


March
1 Day Workshop, Learn to Sew! Crash Course
March 1
10am–1pm

Holiday Classes at J.P. Knit & Stitch

Join us and learn how to make this adorable mini felt and embroidery gingerbread house!

I've got a full slate of embroidery classes that I'll be teaching this holiday season at J.P. Knit & Stitch in Jamaica Plain, MA. I've been working on so many fun sample pieces and hope you'll join us for some community and stitching fun! Just click the link below to register, check out project photos, and read more about class content and details:

November
Wednesday Night Embroidery: Sublime Stitches
November 20, 27; December 4, 11
6–8pm

1 Day Workshop: Embroidery 101
November 24
1–4pm

The whole family is welcome to join us in early or late December to join in some crafting together.
Pick one of the above ornaments and I'll show you how to embellish and assemble it

December:
Friday Kid's Sewing Club: Felt Gingerbread Houses
December 6, 13, 20
3:45–5:15pm

Early December Family Fun: Felt Ornaments
December 7
1–4pm

Late December Family Fun: Felt Ornaments
December 21
1–4pm


Hope to see you there!

Kid's Class Sign-Up: Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Masks

Are you 8-13 years old, in the Boston area, and interested in crafty awesomeness? Do you know anyone who is? If so, there is still time to sign up for this kid's embroidery class I'm going to be teaching in October as part of J.P. Knit & Stitch's after school sewing club!

We are going to be using special glow-in-the-dark embroidery threads to embellish felt masks that we cut out ourselves. Students will learn some basic embroidery stitches, how to finish the edges by hand, and how to add the ribbon ties—all in time to wear for Halloween!

The class meets for four Fridays in a row (October 4th–25th) right after school from 3:45 to 5:15pm. Sign up now to get a spot and hope to see you there!