2019 Winter PROJECT FUNWAY CLASS SCHEDULE
Want to learn to sew or improve your sewing? Join us for an after-school or evening adult class. We have Tuesday and Wednesday after-school sessions as well as Adult evening classes. You may reserve a place in our classes by filling out a Registration Form (found on the Registration Page) and by sending a $50 deposit to hold your spot.
AFTER-SCHOOL SCHEDULE
After-School Series, 3:30 to 5:30p, $135 per session. Tuesday A Jan 8,15,22
B Feb 5,12,26 C Mar 5,12,19 Wednesday D Jan 9,16,23 E Feb 6,13,27 F Mar 6,13,20
ADULT SERIES
Four classes per session - 7 to 9:30p, $195 per session. Tu/Thu (or could be M/W depending on group's desired schedule) I Jan 8,10,15,17* II Feb 5,7,12,14 * *Dates to be determined based on size of class/best days of week for majority of students.
AM (9a-12p) $325 PM (1p-4p) $325 ALL DAY (9a-4p) $595
June 15-19 A - BEG/INTER B - BEG/INTER AB
M-F
June 22-26 C - BEG/INTER D - BEG/INTER CD
M-F
July 13-17 E - BEG/INTER F - BEG/INTER EF
M-F
AM (9a-12p) $325 PM (1p-4p) $325 ALL DAY (9a-4p) $595
June 15-19 A - BEG/INTER B - BEG/INTER AB
M-F
June 22-26 C - BEG/INTER D - BEG/INTER CD
M-F
July 13-17 E - BEG/INTER F - BEG/INTER EF
M-F
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PROJECT FUNWAY in the summer is ...
a sewing camp designed to teach beginning to advanced intermediate sewing skills to girls 8 to 18. Sewing projects vary - whether sewing apparel, accessories, or home decor - each project is calibrated to the skill level of the student. PROJECT FUNWAY all year round is... a variety of sewing classes offered to children and ADULTS! Join us for our Adult Series or a Fitted Skirt class or a class in Christmas Gift Ideas. Please see our Class Schedule and Class Description pages for more information.
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PROJECT FUNWAY - Some of our more advanced seamstresses modeling their designs.
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PROJECT FUNWAY:
CLASS DEFINITIONS
BEGINNER (101)
If you are new to sewing and have not used a sewing machine before - OR - if you have taken our PROJECT FUNWAY course already and haven't sewed since last summer - this is the right class for you! We will be focusing on teaching basic sewing skills* as well as creating a minimum of two of the following: a skirt, tote, shorts, and a decorator pillow. We will introduce/review sewing machine basics, seam types, hemming, hand sewing, buttons, etc. Materials included. This can be a summer camp session or class offered during the year.
Age 8+
INTERMEDIATE (201)
If you have taken our PROJECT FUNWAY 101 class (or other equivalent course) - AND - have been practicing your sewing skills since last summer, you will be ready for this class! To be successful in this intermediate class, you must be proficient with the basic sewing skills* learned in 101 so you may be ready to create two of the following: a simple dress, skirt, beach cover-up, tote, blouse, decorator pillow, or lap quilt based on the individuals skill level. We will cover more advanced techniques including how to read/cut a commercial pattern, install a zipper, gathering stitches, darts, etc. Materials included. This can be a summer camp session or a class offered during the year.
Age 10+
ADVANCED (301)
This class is designed for proficient sewers who have the ability to read and follow a commercial pattern "with assistance". We will start with a trip to the fabric store to pick out fabric and notions to complete a garment from start to finish. This is compact session offered over 2 days (9a-4p) to allow for maximum learning and creativity. The goal is to teach the skills needed to "sew on your own". Materials included. Age 12+
ADULT SERIES
This class is designed to teach adults how to sew and/or get them back in the saddle! If you are a bit rusty or new to sewing, come join in and you will learn the sewing basics as well as produce a tote and/or pillow and learn how to hem your jeans, proper way to sew a button and any other variety of tasks! Age 12+
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*BASIC SEWING SKILLS are defined as:
Understanding how to operate your machine Can sew straight seams, curves, corners and trim seams carefully Can hem, baste, attach buttons, backstitch Can use an iron safely, a ruler skillfully, and pin pieces accurately And can remove unwanted stitches - happily!
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