CLASS SCHEDULE

WINTER 2012

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSES

All classes are held at our store location at 19 Sugar Hollow Road in Danbury, Connecticut, unless otherwise indicated.  For driving directions, please go to our directions page.  Class sizes are limited, so please register early.  You may register by phone or in person at our store.  Full payment is required at time of registration.  We accept cash, personal checks, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards.  Store credit will be issued for cancellations within five days of the first class session.  All materials and supplies must be purchased before the first class session unless otherwise stated.  A sewing machine is required for sewing and quilting classes and basic familiarity with its operation is assumed.  FabricTree reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment within five days of the first class session.

 

SEWING CLASSES

"New" Spinning Group - Jo Ann Brown
&roving, receive new info. & find the peace that goes with it (not a class).

Sunday, January 8, February 12, March 11
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dues or nominal fee

Sewing for Young People - Jo Ann Brown
Young people ages 10 & up have an opportunity to learn from the very beginning to sew small projects, clothing, easy home decorating, and crafts.

Only 4 per class
Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$25 each or $125 for 6

Pillow Class - Anita Ayoob
This much sought after class is available again.  Come & learn how to add your own signature touch to your décor by making corded piping, inserting a zipper the correct way and putting your pillow together.  Class size is limited.

Saturday, March 17
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$35.00

SATURDAY SEWING - Adults / Young ‘Uns – JoAnn Brown
Learn to use patterns, make garments, work on unfinished, simple home decorating & quilt projects; no complex/large home decorating items, please. Must pre-register.

Saturday, January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 18, 25; March 24, 31
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
$25.00 each or $125.00 for the series; limit 6

SUNDAY SEWING - Adults / Young People - JoAnn Brown
Learn to use patterns, make garments, work on unfinished, simple home decorating & quilt projects; no complex/large home decorating items, please. Must pre-register.

Sunday, January 15, 22, 29; March 4, 18, 25;
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$25.00 each or $125 for six.
Limit 6 people

Make Friends With Your Sewing Machine - Hilda Downing
Take that new sewing machine out of the box and start using it, or if you forgot some things, this is the class for you.

Saturday, February 11
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$35.00

QUILTING CLASSES

Through The Year - JoAnn Brown
Twelve fast & fun 10” X 9” quilt projects for each month of the year will teach you many quilt skills. Make one each month for the following month with small amounts of fabric scraps, a few buttons & other common items.

Tuesday, January 31, February 21; Friday, March 9
6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
$20.00 per month

Toasty Toes – Hilda Downing
This is an easy, comfy quilt to keep your toes warm over the winter.

Tuesday, February 7, 14, 28
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
$60.00

"Quilting 101" - Jo Ann Brown
Many have asked for lessons to begin quilting. This class will teach you to select fabric, patterns, precisely rotary cut, achieve ¼” seams, & put together your first quilt top. Discover the mystery of cutting fabric apart and putting it back together.

Friday, January 13, February 10, March 23
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
$20.00

KNITTING / CROCHETING CLASSES

Drop-in Knitting & Crocheting - Jo Ann Brown
All levels welcome; work on the project of your choice; start a new project, troubleshoot problems, learn new techniques, get helpful hints & tips, meet & be inspired by other knitters & crocheters. Now in my tenth successful year!

Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
$15.00 ea.

Knitting Socks Your Way - Jo Ann Brown
Take into consideration the influx of beautiful, hand-dyed, self-striping sock yarns; add it to your choice of techniques: double points, two circulars, Magic Loop, Two at a Time and the result will be a certain addiction. This class will meet once a month until further notice.

Friday, January 20, February 17, March 16
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
$20.00

Undergrowth Hat - Jo Ann Brown
This hat looks like the plant Hosta and has been requested. You will learn how to make the stunning & frustrating braided border and the Fair Isle technique or reinforce your already learned skills. Pattern is free on Knitty.com.

Sunday, February 19 & 26
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$25.00

Did you know Fabric Tree has a Quilt Club and Knitting Guild?  Consult our website or ask for information in the store.

Quilt Club – last Friday of most months
Knitting Guild – 1st Friday of every month

ACCESSORIES / MISCELLANEOUS

Needle Felting - Jenny Kempson
It seems to have gained popularity in the last few years. See the sample in the store & learn to embellish your felted items or wool clothing with this easy technique.

Sunday, February 5
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$25.00

Getaway Bag - Hilda Downing
Do you need a bag to hold everything? Then this is the one for you. Roomy enough to hold your machine & all your needs.

Tuesday, January 10, 17, 24
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
$60.00

Fun on the Run Jacket - Hilda Downing
This reversible box-style jacket features simple strip piecing and easy instructions.

Tuesday, March 6, 13, 20
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
$60.00

UFO (Unfinished Object) - JoAnn Brown
These are good opportunities to finish projects that only need a bit of tweaking or assistance. You can work on sewing, quilting, knitting or crocheting, your choice.

Saturday, March 3 & 10
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$25.00