August Classes

In August, the lovely Melissa from MCreativeJ will be in the shop several times to teach the following classes​

To purchase any of these classes, visit the "Classes" page, call or come in the shop

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Saturday August 8th

2-4 PM

$75

Visible Mending- Woven Mends

Does your knitwear or denim have a hole in it? Learn how to patch that hole with visible mending. In this two-hour, hands-on workshop with fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ, you’ll learn two types of woven mends: darning and honeycomb filling to patch a hole. During class, you’ll learn how to get started with visible mending, different threads and materials to use, and how to mend specific garments. Mending is a great way to add new life into clothing. Plus, you can have your mend stand out as a decorative motif or match it to your garment for an invisible repair. All materials are provided.

You are welcome to bring garments that you have questions about repairing and work on in class, however, practice fabric will be provided for the workshop.

Saturday August 22nd 

2-4PM 

$60 

Sashiko Style Visible Mending

Want to learn how to stylishly mend your clothing? Sashiko is a Japanese mending technique that uses the running stitch to patch and reinforce garments with stylish geometric stitch patterns. In this 2-hour hands-on workshop with fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ you’ll learn how to get started mending your clothing with sashiko. We’ll cover how to design a pattern, reinforce a garment with a patch, prep your thread, create the running stitch, finish your thread, and care for your garment. All materials are provided.

Sunday August 23rd

12-2PM

$75

Visible Mending- Embroidered Patch Mending

Does your clothing have a hole in it? Learn how to patch that hole with embroidery! In this two-hour, hands-on workshop with fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ, you’ll learn how to get started with visible mending patches, different threads and materials to use, and stitches for mending your specific garment. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of threads and nature inspired patterns to create your embroidered patch. You can bring a cotton or denim garment to mend in class or practice on cotton fabrics. All other materials are provided.

Sunday August 30th

12-2PM

$60

Bring your own tote bag to embroider

Upcycle Your Tote Bag with Veggie EmbroideryLearn how to hand embroider a tote bag with vegetable designs perfect for summer farmers market trips and grocery runs. This 2-hour hands on embroidery workshop will help you get started with hand embroidery. We'll cover an easy design transfer method, how to use an embroidery hoop, split thread, make knots, and beginner-friendly embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, reverse chain stitch, stem stitch, and French knot. You'll be able to choose from a wide variety of thread colors and vegetable patterns to design your tote bag.

Bring a tote bag to embroider for class.