Erica's Craft & Sewing Center Online Newsletter April-June 2012

44Class Descriptions(alphabetical by category)These classes were offered for the firsttime this session or last, or have not beenoffered for a while.CRAFTSWoven Basket—Make a one-of-akindbasket with a new basket frame andsome yarn! The frame is designed so thatyou wrap the yarn around the spines of theframe from bottom to top. The top edge issecured with a coordinating yarn tocomplete the basket. Once you’vefinished your first basket, you’ll behooked and looking for new possibilitieswith yarns, beads, thin strips of fabric,ribbon, lace, etc. Join Janet as she showsyou how to create a fun home accessory. 1class, Thu, May 3, 6:15-8:45pmKIDS’ &TEENS’CLASSESKids’ Sewing-Letme pick a project!—A great way toincrease your child’s sewing skills ordevelop a lifelong hobby. When the childpicks her own project and fabric, there’sadditional motivation and pride. Kids canchoose from a variety of patterns to makea project that interests them. Becky willhelp them build on the basic skills theyhave. (Not for beginners.) Kids need tobe 8-12 years old. (Machines provided.) 4weeks, starting Tue, Jul 31, 9:45-11:45amKids’ Sewing-Pajama Pants—HeyKids, join Becky for another funfilledclass. Kids will continue toimprove on skills learned in Kids’Sewing I (or must know basicsewing) and will work on readingpatterns, layout and cutting.Students will then learn to make acasing, work with elastic, and learnto hem. This is for 8-12 year olds.(Machines provided) 2 weeks,starting Tue, Jul 17, 9:45-11:45amKids’ Sewing I—Becky has taughtchildren and loves seeing them learn oneof her favorite things to do. We have agreat textbook with basicinformation put in a reallyfun format, with puzzles,sewing games, mazes, andlots and lots of fun. We’llprovide the sewingmachines, so you don’t needto worry about bringing one. Class pack is$28 + tax. Age 8 and up, no experiencenecessary. 4 weeks, starting Tue, Jun 5,9:45-11:45am, (Skips June 19 & July 3)Teen Sewing-Pajama Pants—This isthe same class as for the youngerkids, but for teens who have takenour Kids’ Sewing basic class orhave basic sewing skills and wantto learn more by making thePajama Pants. Class pack (patternand elastic) is $12.19. (Machinesprovided) 2 weeks, starting Thu,Apr 26, 4:00-6:15pmNEEDLEWORKChoose Your Own NeedlepunchProject—It’s another of the oldtechniques that has become new again andis the rage throughout the US. An ancientRussian technique, worked from the wrongside of the fabric, it’s fun and easy tolearn. It’s quick and easy and portable, andthe projects are generally just 3-4 inchesin size. Choose your own design from themany kits and or patterns we haveavailable. Class pack, the needle kit, is$14.15 + tax. 1 class, Thu, May 10, 9:45-11:45amCrochet-Baby Sweater, Hat,Booties—Join Sarah as she shows youhow to crochet a pretty cardigan, bootieand hat set that would be perfect as alearning project or for a gift. This set can