Adult Winter 2010 – Sewing & Craft
Call 739-7623 to register
Enroll in winter classes before January 9, 2010 and save 10% on fees
Please note: All classes need a minimum number of participants to go ahead on the dates and times cited below.
Registration fees include HST and supplies unless otherwise indicated.
Schedule is subject to change to reflect participant response.
To sign up through this website select “online registration” from the options listed under “classes” in the menu above.
More classes will be added as details are confirmed – check back often.
Sewing Classes
Machine Sewing: An Introduction (Full!)
This short course is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to get started machine sewing. You will learn machine set up, parts and accessories, cutting patterns, sewing straight and curved seams, finishing techniques and more. You will learn basic skills as you as you gain hands-on experience, follow a simple pattern, and complete your choice of suggested projects. No experience required. Bring your own machine or request to use one of ours. This is a popular class, register early to ensure your place in the class.
4 Thursdays . 7– 10 pm . January 28 – February 18
or choose 4 Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 pm, February 6-27, 2010
$115 includes HST . supplies extra, a materials list will be provided
Instructor: Jessica Waterman
Serger Basics
Do you dread to thread your serger? Don’t put it away, learn how to get it running. Learn machine maintenance, parts and accessories, how to thread your machine, balance the tension, and stitch techniques for various fabrics. Once you have confidence operating your machine Jessica will show you how to sew stretch fabric and you will complete a small project. No previous experience working with a serger required, although some experience working with a sewing machine is required. Please bring your own serger. 2 Mondays . 7 – 10 pm . January 25 & February 1
$55 includes HST . supplies extra, a materials list will be provided
Instructor: Jessica Waterman
Contemporary Machine Embroidery
Painting with thread; a contemporary approach to machine embroidery used for quilting, patchwork and creating beautiful imagery on fabric. Experienced machine sewers will learn and use various techniques such as experimenting with tensions, appliqué and reverse appliqué, lace work and bicycle wheel. Follow a complete design process to create and mount your final land, ocean or cityscape.
6 Sundays, 1-4pm, March 21 – April 25, 2010
$180, includes HST and some materials (will be discussed in first class)
Instructor: Ricky Brophy
Sewing: Advanced Skills
An opportunity for experienced sewers to develop and advance their sewing skills. In this intensive 8 week course you will start and complete a of a instructor selected project; a woman’s corset! Previous sewing experience is required.
8 Mondays . 7 – 10 pm . March 22 – May 10
$180 includes HST . supplies extra, a materials list will be provided
Instructor: Jessica Waterman
Industrial Sewing
Industrial sewing machines increase your proficiency and speed of sewing. In this introductory class Barry Buckle will teach you the parts and maintenance of an industrial machine. As part of instruction a small production project will be completed by the group. Industrial techniques covered include; straight stitch, walking foot, chain stitch and serger. This class is suitable for someone in the craft or fashion industry looking to increase their quality and production or someone planning to attend fashion school, wanting to learn industrial machine operation. Let us know if you are interested in taking this class, and we will schedule a class once we have enough interest.
4 weeknights . 7 :00– 9:30 pm
$115 includes HST . supplies extra, a materials list will be provided
Instructor: Barry Buckle
Craft Classes
Embroidery Basics…(postponed, please contact the ATC for details)
This course will introduce you to the basic stitches in free-style embroidery. You will learn to master back, stem, feather, couching, knotted and chain stitches while exploring the creative potential of each stitch. You will complete a small project suitable for hanging. Although some designs will be provided students will be encouraged to create their own. You will be required to bring two 6″ wooden embroidery hoops and embroidery scissors to the first class.
4 Mondays . 6:30-8:30 pm . March 8-29, 2010
$135 includes HST . a materials list will be provided
Instructor: Susan Furneaux
Knitting Basics (new course added!)
Always thought you would like to knit, but never got around to it. In just four evenings you can learn the basics of knitting: knit, purl, cast on, cast off, increase, decrease, how to fix mistakes and follow simple stitch patterns. This course is designed as four short classes so you can go home and practice your new skills, and return the following week for troubleshooting.
4 Tuesdays . 7pm – 9pm . March 16-April 6, 2010
$69 includes HST and some materials
Instructor: Megan Tanner
Operation Homespun: Intermediate Knit
Baffled and intimidated by knitting patterns…what is a cable?? For even the most seasoned knitter, there is just something daunting about turning your first heel. Choose from a selection of patterns from our newly printed traditional NL pattern book, Operation Homespun, and complete your project with the guidance of your instructor, Megan Tanner. Make this winter a warm one!
6 Wednesdays, 7 – 9pm, March 17-April 7, 2010
$105, materials extra (based on chosen project: Operation Homespun, $25.00)
Instructor: Megan Tanner
Rug Hooking Workshop: Let’s Face It
In this 3 week course participants will hone their hooking skills by completing a portrait; allowing the artist to discover how to represent shading and highlights, while constructing the specific tones and textures of their muse. Designs can be friends or foes, front on or profile, just bring along your choice (8 x 10 portraits).
3 Sundays, 10 – 1pm, March 28, April 4 & 11
$105 includes HST and materials. Hook and frame may be purchased for $22
Instructor: Catherine McCausland
Quilt as You Go: Reversible Quilting
Using a unique three-layer reversible sewing and quilting technique, you will learn to make and sew both sides at once! The quilting is done as strips of fabric and batting are added, so when the last strip is attached the actual quilting is complete…just add the binding and your quilt is finished.
4 Saturdays, 1-4pm, April 3 – 24, 2010
$140, plus materials
Instructor: Sheila Ford
Weekend Workshops
Traditional Newfoundland Rug Hooking
Years ago hooked mats were found in almost every Newfoundland home. Now you can learn the skills and techniques to recapture the tradition. This hands on class will show you how to attach burlap to a frame, transfer your design, select and cut fabrics, and learn how to hook your choice of design. You’ll learn the basics while completing a small rug/wall hanging of your choice. Instruction will also cover finishing techniques and hanging methods. Register early, this class is one of our most popular.
3 Sundays , 10 am – 1 pm, January 31, February 7 & 14, 2010
$95 includes HST and materials . Hook and frame may be purchased for $22
Instructor: Catherine McCausland
Stained Glass: An Introduction
In this course Paul Drover introduces you to the craft of stained glass. You will learn the process step by step. Paul will show you how to transfer your design to the glass and cut the interlocking pieces. Then you will learn to polish the glass and solder it using the copper foil technique. Gain hands on experience while completing your choice of attractive sun catcher. No experience required, but register early, it is a popular class.
Saturday, March 6 (1pm – 5pm) and Sunday, March 7 (10am – 5pm), 2010 (Full!)
$135 includes HST and materials
Instructor: Paul Drover
Natural Dye Workshop
Learn about plants and flowers and the beautiful dyes they make! In this one day introductory workshop craftsperson, Susan Furneaux, will take you through the process of preparing and dying fabrics with these natural treasures.
Saturday, March 27, 1 – 4 pm
$40 includes HST and materials
Instructor: Susan Furneaux
Jewellery Basics
You will be surprised at just how easy it is to get started making your own jewellery. In this introductory class Gina will show you how to get started. Instruction will include how to use glass beads and semi-precious stoned to make your own one of a kind pieces; and how to use crimps and tiger wire to give you pieces that professional touch. Students will learn the basics of jewellery making and be given ample time to work on projects and to develop ideas under expert guidance.
Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm, April 4, 2010
$40 includes HST and materials
Instructor: Gina Rae Hoyles
Open Studio Times
Rug Hooking Open Studio
Fridays, 7-9 pm, February 5, March 5, April 2, etc…
Join Catherine McCausland on the first Friday evening of the month (7-9 pm) beginning February 5th for a rug hooking open studio. Bring your current rug hooking project and work on it in the company of fellow rug hookers. Catherine will provide help and guidance if you need it… Or treat it as a night out – it’s a great opportunity to meet new people with a common interest and share your enthusiasm for rug hooking and “show-n-tell”.
Fee: $10 (collected by Catherine each open studio evening)
KNIT-WITS a knitting social
on the last Sunday evening of each month
Sundays, 7-9 pm, January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, etc…
Bring your current project, start a new one or dig out that long forgotten sweater from the depths of your closet… get motivated to knit! And if you’re new knitting, there will be plenty of help available to get you started and trouble shoot knitting difficulties.
Bring along your favourite books, magazines, patterns or fibres for inspiration! We’ll have a cup of tea (and treats if anyone feels like baking), you may also bring your own music for knittin’ and purlin’ …. all in all, it’s a fun night all about knitting (or crochet) …and it’s free!
Comic Jam
Fridays, 7-9 pm, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, etc…
Join local cartoonist Wallace Ryan on the first Friday evening of the month (7-9 pm) beginning January 8th for a cartooning open studio. Bring your current project and work on it in the company of fellow cartoon enthusiasts. Wallace will also have different topics of discussion so that each Comic Jam helps budding cartoonists to develop their drawing, lettering, and storytelling skills. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the world of professional cartooning and meet new people with a common interest. Comic Jams are free and welcome individuals with all levels of cartooning experience, young and old.
Call 739-7623 to register
View the Arts Page of our adult winter classes here
More classes will be added as details are confirmed – check back often