Beginner SkillZ Workshop Series

Calling all new sewers!  Or those that want to improve or learn certain skills.  Or those that haven't sewn since the good old high school days.  We have a new series geared just to you!  The Beginner SkillZ Series?

And what exactly is the Beginner SkillZ Series?  It is a series of six independent project-based workshops, all geared to the new or "rusty" sewer.  Each class will review basic sewing machine skills, such as winding a bobbin, threading the machine and  sewing a straight line.  The you will move into a specific set of skills that is learned from that project.  It could be finishing seams, sewing on buttons, topstitching, or sewing a lining.  Then you will move on to completing the project!

You can sign up for as many as you would like.  The idea is to learn through a certain amount of repetition.  Choose from an envelope style pillow cover, a tote bag, an apron, a pillowcase, a Christmas stocking, and/or a lined drawstring bag.  All projects are useful, functional, and also make great gifts for the holidays!  Each class is only two evenings, two hours each evening, and you should leave with a completed project.

What is the difference between this series and our Beginner Sewing Workshop?  Beginning Sewing is a 3-part class (or all day Saturday), usually run during the day, that methodically guides you through the sewing process, making a tote with boxed corners at the end.  Melissa (A Happy Stitch)  teaches good sewing habits and skills, very methodically, in her workshop.

Some people can't take a class during the day or are finding it hard to commit to three consecutive weeks.  Enter Beginner SkillZ.  Shorter in nature, these workshops require a two week commitment (or 4 hours on a Sunday) and are generally quicker.  You may have to take a couple to really start getting the hang of beginning sewing.  They are also geared towards someone who just needs a little refresher in certain skills.

So, check out the class calendar and call the store to sign up!!!  Samples of each project are on display at the store.

Hope to see you soon!

Beth

Spring Classes Start This Week!

We are excited to be starting classes again on Tuesday, April 19th!  We have had our brief time off and are ready to go with a collection of new and old favorite workshops!

Kicking off the week, we have the Pillow Whisper class running on Tuesday morning and Thursday evening.  Join us in making these ever versatile envelope style pillows - with the Rock Paper Scissors twist!

Jen will be starting up the Big Kids program again making these oh-so-cool paper beads!  Kids ages 6-9 can twirl paper and come up with uber cool jewelry!

Tuesday evening brings our always popular Sew Basics class where you can learn sewing machine basics, a a bit about tools and fabric, and be ready to tackle all those great sewing workshops we have on the schedule.  This is a great foundation class.

Wednesday morning kicks off the 2-day Twirly Skirt workshop.  Is this skirt too stinkin' cute or what?  We love it - easy to make and the perfect amount of twirl.  Make one for your favorite girl sizes 2-6.  If you need another size, just call the store and we will figure out if we can do it.

What is the Beading answer????  At Rock Paper Scissors, the answer to our beading questions is ... Anne Sailer!!  We are so happy to have Anne back again to teach You Rock the Basics - a perfect intro course to beading, design, stringing, crimping and all sorts of great stuff.  Grab your beads and a clasp, we supply wire and crimps.  Walk out with a necklace or bracelet and the knowledge to make so much more!

Thursday bring the Laminated Apron class.  Ever wonder how to work with the great laminated cottons in the store?  Try this fabulous apron and take the mystery of the laminates away! 

Rounding out the week is our always popular Mini Books series with Aubrey, who has just returned from a fabulous vacation.  This week, learn to make these super cute little photo stream boxes.  Perfect for gifts or that great series of little photos!

Call the store to sign up today.  Class size is limited for all classes.  Descriptions, costs and exact times for all classes are on our website (link to the left).

See you at class this week!

Beth