LIMITED SPOTS!
Special workshop with GUEST ARTIST MARIA SCHUTT
Saturday and Sunday, June 28 – 29
10 AM – 1 PM Saturday
Noon – 3 PM SundayWorkshop Fee: $60Supplies Fee: $30
Designed for both sewers and new sewers, this workshop presents easy techniques for dyeing cloth & making collaged or pieced Book/Journal covers. Saturday’s dye series includes: value study, color blend, and color wheels- dyeing 21,12”x12” swatches, simple resists: shibori & paste, photo printing on cloth: cyanotype, and African American quilt tradition of flexible patterning. Sunday includes cutting & piecing cloth, piecing journal cover, introduction to two embroidery stitches.
HOME EC. WORKSHOP APRON CONTEST and Fundraiser: Make and donate an apron and help raise money for the Breast Cancer 3-Day and support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. All donated aprons will be on display at Home Ec. July 1 -7. Stop in during the first week of July and cast your vote. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Home Ec.
JULY CALENDAR
LEARN TO KNIT
Monday, July 7
7 – 9 PM
Beginners of all ages can learn to cast on and get knitting and purling in no time!
$10
SEWING: CABO HALTER
Mondays, July 21, 28
7 – 9 PM
“Simple and breezy. Casual or dressy. A simple halter with refined lines to enhance the romance of warm weather!”
Learn how to layout and cut this Amy Butler pattern, insert an invisible zipper and stitch up a beautiful summer top! No sewing experience necessary.
$25 + supplies
FELTED SOAP
Tuesday, July 8
10 – 11:30 AM
What do you get when you felt wool around a bar of soap? A baa of soap? No! A soap and exfoliatingscrubby all-in-one. We'll use all natural soap and Lamb Lane wool from a sweet flock in S.E.Iowa. We've decided to make two because you'll loveit so much, you'll want to share.$20, supplies included. (If you prefer to bring yourown soap, that's ok too!)
SCREENPRINTING BASICS
Wednesday, July 9
12 – 2 PM
Print cloth with your favorite drawings and images! In this class you will learn how make a silkscreen and print your designs on fabric.
$20 + supplies
TEST DRIVE A BERNINA
Thursday, July 10
5:30 – 7:30 PM
On the hunt for a new sewing machine? Staff from Pine Needles Sewing Center in Cedar Rapids will be here to introduce you to Bernina sewing machines. Attendees will each get the chance to sew on a Bernina while completing a small cosmetic bag. This is a fun way to learn more about a great sewing machine!Cost is free, and materials are supplied, be sure to sign up early as class size is limited.
FABRIC DYEING AND SEWING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
July 11, 12
Friday, 12 – 1:30 PM
Saturday, 2 – 3:30 PM
This two-day class will involve learning various resist dye techniques on fabric. On day two of the workshop we will use our dyed fabric to sew a
pillowcase.
$40, supplies included
HAIRPINS WITH HEATHER
Saturday, July 12
10:30 AM – 12 PM
Make three pairs of hairpins using vintage clip-on earrings, fabric scraps and buttons....
$30, supplies included
KNITTING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 15, 16, 17
2 – 4 PM
Learn how to knit, dye your own yarn and complete your first project. We make it super fun and easy!
$60, supplies included
HEMMING with Joyce McKinley
July 17
6 – 9 PM
Learn how to hem your own pants! Bring in one or two pairs of pants or jeans and Joyce will teach you the techniques to make them just the right length.
$35, bring your pants/jeans and thread. We have special thread for denim!
SKIRTS WEEKEND!
July 18, 19
Friday: 6 – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Make an A-line skirt with an invisible zipper, a wrap around skirt or choose from our other new pattern styles. Enjoy the beauty of a custom fit.
$30 + supplies
HEADBANDS WITH HEATHER
Tuesday, July 22
5:30 – 7 PM
Make two headbands from vintage millinery supplies.
$30, supplies included
You can see photos from the first headband workshop here:
http://flickr..com/photos/haatkinson/sets/72157603989405416/
MESSENGER BAG
Saturday, July 26
11 AM – 5 PM
Come in and learn to sew a messenger bag using the Sew Liberated Messenger Bag pattern. This pattern allows for embellishment (if you choose!) by using various fabrics and appliqué.
$35 + supplies
SEWING DECORATIVE PILLOWS
Tuesday, July 29
7 – 9 PM
Learn a variety of techniques to make two decorative pillows for your home. Techniques include piping, trims, button holes and more!
$18 + supplies
Special workshop with GUEST ARTIST MARIA SCHUTT
Saturday and Sunday, June 28 – 29
10 AM – 1 PM Saturday
Noon – 3 PM SundayWorkshop Fee: $60Supplies Fee: $30
Designed for both sewers and new sewers, this workshop presents easy techniques for dyeing cloth & making collaged or pieced Book/Journal covers. Saturday’s dye series includes: value study, color blend, and color wheels- dyeing 21,12”x12” swatches, simple resists: shibori & paste, photo printing on cloth: cyanotype, and African American quilt tradition of flexible patterning. Sunday includes cutting & piecing cloth, piecing journal cover, introduction to two embroidery stitches.
HOME EC. WORKSHOP APRON CONTEST and Fundraiser: Make and donate an apron and help raise money for the Breast Cancer 3-Day and support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. All donated aprons will be on display at Home Ec. July 1 -7. Stop in during the first week of July and cast your vote. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Home Ec.
JULY CALENDAR
LEARN TO KNIT
Monday, July 7
7 – 9 PM
Beginners of all ages can learn to cast on and get knitting and purling in no time!
$10
SEWING: CABO HALTER
Mondays, July 21, 28
7 – 9 PM
“Simple and breezy. Casual or dressy. A simple halter with refined lines to enhance the romance of warm weather!”
Learn how to layout and cut this Amy Butler pattern, insert an invisible zipper and stitch up a beautiful summer top! No sewing experience necessary.
$25 + supplies
FELTED SOAP
Tuesday, July 8
10 – 11:30 AM
What do you get when you felt wool around a bar of soap? A baa of soap? No! A soap and exfoliatingscrubby all-in-one. We'll use all natural soap and Lamb Lane wool from a sweet flock in S.E.Iowa. We've decided to make two because you'll loveit so much, you'll want to share.$20, supplies included. (If you prefer to bring yourown soap, that's ok too!)
SCREENPRINTING BASICS
Wednesday, July 9
12 – 2 PM
Print cloth with your favorite drawings and images! In this class you will learn how make a silkscreen and print your designs on fabric.
$20 + supplies
TEST DRIVE A BERNINA
Thursday, July 10
5:30 – 7:30 PM
On the hunt for a new sewing machine? Staff from Pine Needles Sewing Center in Cedar Rapids will be here to introduce you to Bernina sewing machines. Attendees will each get the chance to sew on a Bernina while completing a small cosmetic bag. This is a fun way to learn more about a great sewing machine!Cost is free, and materials are supplied, be sure to sign up early as class size is limited.
FABRIC DYEING AND SEWING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
July 11, 12
Friday, 12 – 1:30 PM
Saturday, 2 – 3:30 PM
This two-day class will involve learning various resist dye techniques on fabric. On day two of the workshop we will use our dyed fabric to sew a
pillowcase.
$40, supplies included
HAIRPINS WITH HEATHER
Saturday, July 12
10:30 AM – 12 PM
Make three pairs of hairpins using vintage clip-on earrings, fabric scraps and buttons....
$30, supplies included
KNITTING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 15, 16, 17
2 – 4 PM
Learn how to knit, dye your own yarn and complete your first project. We make it super fun and easy!
$60, supplies included
HEMMING with Joyce McKinley
July 17
6 – 9 PM
Learn how to hem your own pants! Bring in one or two pairs of pants or jeans and Joyce will teach you the techniques to make them just the right length.
$35, bring your pants/jeans and thread. We have special thread for denim!
SKIRTS WEEKEND!
July 18, 19
Friday: 6 – 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Make an A-line skirt with an invisible zipper, a wrap around skirt or choose from our other new pattern styles. Enjoy the beauty of a custom fit.
$30 + supplies
HEADBANDS WITH HEATHER
Tuesday, July 22
5:30 – 7 PM
Make two headbands from vintage millinery supplies.
$30, supplies included
You can see photos from the first headband workshop here:
http://flickr..com/photos/haatkinson/sets/72157603989405416/
MESSENGER BAG
Saturday, July 26
11 AM – 5 PM
Come in and learn to sew a messenger bag using the Sew Liberated Messenger Bag pattern. This pattern allows for embellishment (if you choose!) by using various fabrics and appliqué.
$35 + supplies
SEWING DECORATIVE PILLOWS
Tuesday, July 29
7 – 9 PM
Learn a variety of techniques to make two decorative pillows for your home. Techniques include piping, trims, button holes and more!
$18 + supplies
Home Ec. Workshop
207 N. Linn Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
Call 319.337.4775 to register!
Check out our website and blog: www.homeecworkshop.com
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