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Learn the art of sewing and textiles in Chicago with classes that cover everything from basic sewing techniques to advanced textile design, allowing participants to create their own unique clothing pieces and home decor items.
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Leather Surface Design
Ausrine's Arts Room @ 1205 Crain Street, Chicago, IL
Learn about natural leather as a strong, playable, silky , practical and utilitarian surface for your art: painting, relief making, handbags, accessories, bookmaking. etc. This is a session of 6 classes , 3 hours each. Students will learn properties of different kinds of leather sheets , relief making , dying , painting on leather, sew it, lace it, print on it and many more tricks and tips. First two classes will be dedicated to learning craftsmanship...
Japanese Shibori on Silk
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Make something special for the spring! This fast paced one-day workshop will start from basic Itajime (folding) Shibori to get familiar with Japanese resist dyeing technique which is used to create beautiful Kimono designs. That afternoon, students will apply Arashi (storm) Shibori by wrapping fabric with strings on PVC pipe to make diagonal patterns. Over dyeing will also be introduced. Great for students looking for a fun and creative atmosphere...
$95
Frame Loom Weaving Studio
Explore ways of using surface, image, and text within woven forms to create an independent project under instructor guidance in this course for intermediate students. Delve into the construction of fabric and apply these skills to your own artistic practice. Weekly presentations on contemporary weavers will complement this studio course. Notes: Bring your own frame loom or use a provided loom. You may also participate in this class online to...
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Weaving Beginners On 4-Shaft Looms (Berwyn)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL
4-Shaft weaving for beginners. Students will learn the entire weaving process using our Design Center looms. New weavers are introduced immediately to our textile designer wall of fiber and choose their own colors and textures in the first session. This is a comprehensive class that includes project planning and step by step loom dressing and weaving. New weavers will come away from class with one completed project of their own design, together...
Learn to Crochet
Learn the basic of crochet. Part 1: Chain and Single Crochet We will use to make a ripple stitch cowl, which combines the single crochet stitch with increases and decreases. You will learn how to adjust the size of the ripples to write your own pattern for future projects. No previous crochet experience necessary, but if you already crochet and would like to learn how to do the ripple stitch, feel free to join in. Part 2: Double Crochet...
Weaving Studio for Beginners
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
This class is designed for beginning students to learn the basic techniques needed to weave a tapestry. We will explore ways of using surface, image, and text within a woven form to create independent projects. Students will be exposed to both contemporary and historical tapestries through weekly visual presentations and will participate in skill-building demonstrations to broaden their technical skills. Frame looms and warp and weft...
Felt Rug Stomp Workshop
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL
Each student will design and make their own felted area rug/wall tapestry during this 3 day workshop. On Day one, students will design their rugs and create pre-felts to cut out their design elements and then go on to begin to layout the project. On day two the final layout, layering of wool will be completed. On day three the rugs will be wetted, sanded, rolled, felted stomped on, pounded and fulled to a finished piece. Weather permitting,...
Shibori-Dyed Scarf
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Unleash your inner artist as you transform a simple silk scarf into a captivating masterpiece using unique dyeing techniques. Dive into a world of vivid colors and watch as a tranquil river scene magically emerges before your eyes. Join us for an unforgettable creative experience at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
$124
Wet Felted Bowl Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover the ancient art of felt-making in a hands-on class at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Create decorative, 6-inch wool bowls using wet felting techniques and unique design elements. All supplies, including locally sourced and hand-dyed materials, are included.
$86
Draping & Pattern Drafting
Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL
The basics of draping & pattern drafting In this class you will learn the basics of draping and pattern drafting on . We will go over technique along with different styles that can be created with draping and pattern drafting. By the end of this class you will have the confidence to start draping and pattern drafting on your own. This class will cover the following each week. Bodice draping and pattern drafting Skirt draping and pattern...
Draping & Pattern Drafting
Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL
In this class you will learn the basics of draping and pattern drafting on. We will go over technique along with different styles that can be created with draping and pattern drafting. By the end of this class you will have the confidence to start draping and pattern drafting on your own. Duration - 6 weeks Time - 3 hours each class LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE / ALL AGES WELCOME This class will cover the following each week. Bodice draping and pattern...
Pattern Drafting #1
Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL
In this class you will learn the basics of pattern drafting . We will go over technique along with different styles that can be created with pattern drafting. We will start with creating the basic sloper which is the basic blocks of the body. The bodice, skirt and sleeve. From there we will address fit issues and create a perfect sloper fit for you. By the end of this class you will have the confidence to start pattern drafting on your own. This...
Stained Glass Felt (Berwyn)
Stained Glass Felt Frank lloyd Wright / Mondrian / Floral Garland Are All Possible in this Day Long Class Spend the day creating your own one of a kind master piece in felt using fine merino wool and hand painted Silk Gauze for the "windows". This is a laminated felt (nuno felt) variant that allows each maker the opportunity to draw their own reversible design with Tammy there to teach you felting strategies unique to your piece. First Time...
Weaving For Beg & Refreshers: Learn to Weave (Berwyn)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL
This is a comprehensive class that includes project planning and step by step loom dressing and weaving. New weavers will come away from class with one completed project of their own design, together with an inspiring sampler of different fiber types and weave structures such as: basket weave, rib weave and a variety of twills. Weaver's first project is a choice of either a neck scarf or a table runner. The first session will meet on the day...
$210
Weaving For Beg & Refreshers: Learn to Weave (Westmont)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL
This is a comprehensive class that includes project planning and step by step loom dressing and weaving. New weavers will come away from class with one completed project of their own design, together with an inspiring sampler of different fiber types and weave structures such as: basket weave, rib weave and a variety of twills. Weaver's first project is a choice of either a neck scarf or a table runner. The first session will meet on the day and...
$210
Felt Boa Scarf or Collar (Beginner) - Berwyn
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL
Beginners and seasoned felters are invited to come and play with this fun, unusual, magical process that by-passes knitting and sewing capitalizing on the natural attributes of animal hair to turn yarn and roving into this sculptural neck "ruff". This is a wet felting technique that delivers a stabilized fabric which won't pill or become hairy with wear. During Tammy's 3.5 hour workshop, each student will make their own scarf in their choice...
$60
Flat Pattern Clothing Design 3
Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL
Take your pattern drafting skills to the next level in this advanced creative design class at Sew Anastasia. Explore unique designs and add your own flair as you create six advanced styles using muslin fabric. Develop your skills in tops, skirts, dresses, pants, and jackets to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces.
Flat Pattern Clothing Design 2
Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL
Take your pattern drafting skills to the next level with Flat Pattern Clothing Design 2 at Sew Anastasia. Learn advanced techniques like dart manipulation, collar construction, and pleating to add the perfect finishing touches to your designs. Unleash your creativity and create a variety of stylish garments under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Leather Surface Design Book Cover
Ausrine's Arts Room @ 1123 Florence Ave, Chicago, IL
Use of leather instead of canvas. Printing on leather, image transfer, painting, dyeing, creating texture and relief printing on leather. Leather book covers, boxes, 2d and 3d sculptural art.
$85
Weaving Beginner / Intermediate (Westmont)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL
4-Shaft weaving: Beginners / Intermediates Welcome Students will learn the entire weaving process using our Design Center looms. New weavers are introduced immediately to our textile designer wall of fiber and choose their own colors and textures in the first session. This is a comprehensive class that includes project planning and step by step loom dressing and weaving. New weavers will come away from class with one completed project of...
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