The Stitchers' Academy

Open Studio is available Wednesday - Saturday during regular studio hours. You work on the project of your choice and we are here to help. There is plenty of space for quilting/sewing and socializing.

Open Studio: Call for available dates and times.

Open Studio Fees: $20.00 for 2-1/2 hours

Instructor:  Toni Henneman

For complete Class Schedule please see Toni's page.

http://www.thestitchersacademy.com/zentangles_-_toni_henneman_artist_in_wonderland

Instructor: Trish Miller, Heartfelt Designs by Trish

For complete Class Schedule please see Trish's page.

http://thestitchersacademy.com/wool_-_heartfelt_designs_by_trish

Instructor:  April May

Class Date:  September 19,  12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

April will teach you different ways of using paint to embellish or create your own fabric.

Class Fee:  $25.00 plus $7.00 materials fee

Instructor: Vicki

Class Date: September 26,  10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This large tote bag with inside pockets holds everything but the fun comes from  making it: Decorative Stitches, Free Form Curve Piecing, Fusible Applique, Timtex Bottom for Stability 

Class Fee: $40.00

Instructor: Pam Machamer

Class Date:  October 9,  10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pam's original layout gives an old block a "New Look"

Class Fee: $55.00

Instructor: Vicki

Class Date:  October 14 and 28,                             6:00 - 8:30 pm 

Learn how to paper piecing while making this beautiful star. You will spend more time picking out the fabric than you do learning the technique.

Class fee: $35.00 includes foundation paper

Instructor: April May

Class Date: October 22, November 19, December 17, January 21, 2011,                       February 18, 2011, March 18, 2011,    6:00 - 8:30pm

Explore the art of journaling through fabric, fiber and paper. Bring your pages alive and learn a new technique each month. This class will run for 6 months with a student show in the Spring of 2011.

Class Fee: $25.00

Instructor: Pam Machamer

Class Date: October 29,  6:00 pm - 12:00 pm

The studio's first MYSTERY QUILT is here. You will be given the fabric requirements and the initial cutting instructions prior to class night. On class night you will receive portions of the sewing instructions, at different times during the night, all while enjoying pizza, soda and snacks. What better way to start off the Halloween weekend.

Class Fee: $45.00

Instructor:  April May

Class Date:  November 6,  11:00 am - 3:00 pm

April will guide you through this simple landscape that has no sewing unless you want it too. Start looking for your favorite photo.

Class Fee:  $25.00

Instructor: Vicki

Class Date: November 7,  10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This quilt uses pre-cut Charm Sqaures or cut you own 5" squares and clean out your scraps. We will then add a little dimensional border and some sashing, for this eye popping scrap quilt that is organized.

Class Fee: $40.00

Instructor: Vicki

Class Date: November 10,                            6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

These placemats make a great gift and only use 8 fat quarters and scrap pieces of batting. With a snap of your fingers the piecing is done and then you get to play with decorative stitches and threads. An oldy technique but a goody technique.

Class Fee: $35.00

Instructor: Vicki

Class Date:  You pick the day and time

This class will teach you the basics of quilting. Class will meet for 4 evenings, 2½ hours per night.

*proper tool usage*cutting fabric*piecing a block*assembling a row*adding borders*layering a quilt*simple machine quilting*binding a quilt*

Class fee: $65.00 (includes pattern) 

Instructor: Vicki

Class Date:  You pick the day and time

This class will teach you more advanced block and techniques. Class will meet for 6 evenings, 2½ hours per night.

•      paper piecing
•      machine appliqué
•      triangles
•      multiple pieced blocks
  

Class fee: $ 95.00

Instructor: Vicki

Class Date:  You pick the day and time

This class will teach the basic of machine quilting. Different tools and techniques will be shown and available for your use. 

•      1st 2 hours - walking foot/dual feed foot.
•      last 2 hours - free motion quilting (feed dogs will be lowered)

Class fee: $40.00

Instructor: Vicki

Class Date:  You pick the day and time

This class is for those of you who want to learn how to sew. I like to start with a simple tote bag or straight skirt. But this can be changed based on your likes and needs.

Supplies will vary depending on project.

Class fee: $20.00 per 2 hour class

Instructor: Vicki

Class Date:  You pick the day and time

This class will teach you all the tips and tricks you need for Machine Applique. How to manipulate the stitches, start and stopping, thread weights and much more. Bring a pattern of your choice. Simple is best to start with. We will be using the fusible applique method. So remember your fusible webbing. If you don't have a pattern, ask us for a recommendation.

Class Fee: $30.00

Class fee: $35.00

Instructor: Vicki

Class Date:  You pick the day and time 

Need to hem those pants, but don't know how? This is the class for you.

Don't throw away those jeans because the zipper is broken. Replace it and save yourself some money. We can show you how.

Class fee: $20.00 a class or $35.00 for both

Instructor: Vicki

Class Date:  You pick the day and time

Custom pillows are the perfect way to change the decor in your house. This class will teach you how to make envelope pillow backs, flanges or cording for any pillow size or shape.

Class Fee: $20.00