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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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Machine Embroidery- Husqvarna Viking Topaz 40
Learn the basics of how to set up & use a home embroidery machine! We will be using the Husqvarna Viking Topaz 40 machine but you can bring your favorite machine with you too! This class will include: Hooping fabric of different weights and what kind of stablier to use What hoop is best for your project What types of embroidery thread there are and what kind should you use and when How to change the size of design with in the machine ...
Machine Embroidery 101
Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL
Master the embroidery machine with Anastasia! Maybe you just got a new machine or maybe yours has been sitting in the corner at home or maybe you want to use the ones in the Sew Anastasia studio. Let's build your confidence with the embroidery machine! Is your thread breaking? Are your hoops lose? Is your positioning off? Are you scared of your embroidery machine? It's time to learn all the tricks for using the embroidery machine...
$125
Beginning Sock
Knit Nirvana @ 7453 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
Learn to knit in the round on double-pointed needles, turn your heel, and graft your toe with Judith. Hand-knit socks are like sweaters for your feet and they're easier to make than you might think - however, it helps to learn from a good teacher. Note the time differences -- because the heel needs extra time in Class 2. Supplies needed: Size 3 double-pointed needles light color fingering-weight yarn (we have plenty of...
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Lace Technique Felting (Berwyn)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL
A new twist on an ancient method of creating fabrics. Learn this fun, unusual process that by-passes knitting and sewing capitalizing on the natural attributes of animal hair to turn yarn into a lacey fabric. During Tammy's 3-1/2 hour workshop (please allow a 1 hour window beyond the stated end time), each student will make a finished, ready to wear scarf or a felt lace fabric that may be cut & sewn into a design of your own (finishing...
$55
Lace Technique Felting (Westmont)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL
A new twist on an ancient method of creating fabrics. Learn this fun, unusual process that by-passes knitting and sewing capitalizing on the natural attributes of animal hair to turn yarn into a lacey fabric. During Tammy's 3-1/2 hour workshop (please allow a 1 hour window beyond the stated end time), each student will make a finished, ready to wear scarf or a felt lace fabric that may be cut & sewn into a design of your own (finishing...
$55
Thrumori Weaving Quick Starts On Cricket Looms (Berwyn)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL
Students will work on pre-dressed portable looms and receive instruction on basic loom operation and support throughout the weaving process. Each person be encouraged to weave from a place of exploration and intuition, designing their "Thrumori" at the loom. "Thrumori" is Tammy's term for a textile woven by recycling "Thrums" (weaver's warp ends previously considered discards) New weavers have free-choice from our eclectic fiber collection...
Felted Silk Satin (Nuno) @Berwyn
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 2619 Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn, IL
Using the natural properties of wool and the laminating (Nuno) technique, students will create a light, summery scarf. Wool felt is generally thick, stiff and sculptural, but by using smaller quantities of wool and the luxurious drape of silk satin, a unique light and airy felt can be created. During this 4 hour class students will explore color and design for the application of super soft Merino and/or Targhee wool to a provided, hand-painted...
$60
Felt Flower Mixed Media (Westmont)
First Time Wet- Felters welcome....we're making sophisticated, sculptural, felt flowers that are hand-finished with a collage of fiber, fabric petals/leaves, feathers and beads. Students choose their color palette and are guided by Tammy as they layer natural wool roving fibers and wet felt them into the base petals. Students are taught how to assemble the petals using felting needles and go on to add feathers, beads or buttons. The flower...
Fiber Arts: Cheerful Chick
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Create a cheerful chick, made out of wool, a perfect companion to your spring decorations. You will use locally produced wool and needle-felting techniques to create this project, while hearing stories of a knitter, shepherd, and small business owner. All materials are included.
$74
Felt Boa Scarf or Collar (Beginner) - Westmont
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, 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
Felt Hat Workshop (Westmont)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL
Each student will design and make their own felted hat on a three-dimensional form. This is not a knit and shrink technique! We are exploring traditional wet felting methods using un-spun, loose fiber to create the base of the hat which allow us to include different surface design elements inlaid within the structure. Prerequisite: Please have one wet felting class prior to this one. Note: No knitting, crocheting or felting needles are used...
$65
Fiber Arts: Felted Ornament
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Join us for an enchanting evening of crafting at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where you'll learn the art of wet felting to create a beautiful holiday decoration. Using locally sourced and hand-dyed materials, you'll embellish a shatter-proof globe ornament with sparkling accents and wool. Leave with a magical gift for yourself or someone special.
$74
Pattern Making - Part 2
Sew Design Studio @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL
Elevate your sewing skills and bring your design ideas to life with advanced techniques in this comprehensive course. Dive deeper into the art of pattern making with an emphasis on precision and detail.
Beginner
12 and older
Leather Book Covers II
Use of leather instead of canvas. Textural leather application, printing on leather, image transfer, painting, dyeing, creating texture and relief .
Specialty: Solo Costuming
This 90 minute weekly class is aimed at helping solo performers design and create a professional, unique costume. Learn to design a costume to suit your solo, set a budget, source pieces, and alter and embellish to completion. Each week will focus on a specific crafting skill, with time allotted to give help and feedback for each member's costume. Can be taken before or in conjunction with Developing Solos, or independently. All skill levels wel...
Leather Surface Design 102
Make your own leather jewelry. Use of genuine leather and applications in small object making. Sculptural leather pin. Students will learn how to work with different type of leather, thickness, chose and apply color, make relief and other tricks. This is 4 hour class and materials included.
Leather Surface Design: Jewelry Project/Brooches
Intermediate leather surface design project class. Students will be learning how to use different kinds of leather for their projects, how to apply work with leather techniques, paints, etc. Students will be able to make 1-2 brooches.
Introduction to Floriani Software Basics
Did you just get Floriani Total Control U software and don’t know where to start? Have you had the software for awhile and haven’t taken any classes yet? Then this is the class for you. The first session will be lecture/demo presenting the basics of loading & starting the software. In the second session bring your laptop with the software loaded & updated, as you will start out with the basics in an easy to understand format. Don’t...
Batik on Silk Fabric Intro to Wax Resist (Westmont)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL
This is a single session class with a focus on using wax as a design resist. Artists use substances on textiles to temporarily "resist" dye to create patterns and interest. This workshop explores the use of wax as a resist. Participants will use fabric dyes on silk fabric and learn how to apply wax in layers to create unique hand painted designs. We will use some everyday and some not-so-traditional tools to achieve subtle, sophisticated effects....
$40
Inkle Loom: Beginner Set-Up and Band Weaving (Westmont)
TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL
During this one session class, students will learn how to set up an inkle loom and start weaving belts, camera and other straps, trimmings, bookmarks and more. An inkle loom is an easy loom to set up and very portable if you travel. This loom is designed for weaving narrow projects such as the ones mentioned above. Note: Bring your own loom (or rent from the studio for $5 per week), heddles (or a strong string to make heddles),...
$48
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