SewGreen News, July 9, 2009 www.sew-green.org SUMMER CLASSES SewGreen offers sewing classes for all ages. The teacher-student ratio is low, and success is guaranteed. Our classroom is located in the Women's Community Building, 100 W Seneca Street, in downtown Ithaca. Come sew with us!
Pre-registration is required. Scholarships are available. All materials are supplied. To sign up for a class(es), contact Wendy, [email protected] ; 607-277-7611. - - - - - - - - - - FOR ADULTS & TEENS (13 and up) Our June and July basic classes have been well-attended. For those who have completed our beginning classes, or who already have a good foundation in machine sewing, the following classes will build your skills and provide some great projects to perfect. PLUS: We've added more beginning classes in August (see below). Beginning Sewing III: Beach Party! Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing II or equivalent. * * Part 1: 6 - 8:30 pm, Tuesday, July 14 -- Make a beach bag, with custom pockets to hold your sunscreen, water bottle, i-Pod etc. $15. Okay to take as a stand-alone class or combine with Part 2. * * Part 2: 6 - 8:30 pm, Tuesdays, July 21 28 -- Make pajama-style capri length beach pants, and a short kimono top made from summery fabrics. Two sessions. $30. Beginning Sewing III: Handbags! Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing II or equivalent. * * Part 1: 6 - 8:30 pm, Wednesday, July 15 -- Make a dressy evening bag with a lining and zipper. $15. Take as a stand-alone class or combine with Part 2. * * Part 2, 6 - 8:30 pm, Wednesdays, July 22, and 29 -- Make a gorgeous, roomy, shoulder bag with padded straps and a contrasting lining. It holds more than you can imagine and still looks stylish. Two sessions. $30. Beginning Sewing I: Open to all 6 to 8 pm, Wednesday, August 5 -- OR -- 6 to 8 pm, Tuesday, August 11, * This is our basic how-to class for beginners. You'll learn to use a sewing machine and make a simple tote bag. $15. Beginning Sewing II: Prerequisite: Beginning Sewing II or equivalent. 6 to 8:30 pm, Thursday, August 6 -- OR -- 6 to 8:30 pm, Wednesday, August 12 Learn the next steps in machine sewing and make a great all-purpose apron. $15. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOR KIDS (ages 8 to 12) Start-Up Level 1 classes are recommended for beginners or those who have done only a little machine sewing. Those who have learned machine sewing with us are probably ready for Level 2 classes. Kids may repeat classes if they like. As our teachers get to know your children, we will do our best to accommodate their particular interests and learning styles. Start-Up, Level 1: Open to all 9 am to noon; Tues, Weds, Thurs; July 21, 22, 23 Basic how-to in machine and hand sewing for beginners or those who want a review. Projects include a throw pillow and a small patchwork quilt. $60. Start-Up, Level 2: Prerequisite: Start-Up 1 or any SewGreen beginning class/lesson or equivalent. 9 am to noon; Tues, Weds, Thurs; July 28, 29, 30 Next steps in machine sewing. Projects include a simple top, pants, or skirt. $60. Start-Up Week, Level 1: Open to all 9 am to noon - OR - 1 to 4 pm; Mon - Fri; Aug 17 through 21 Basic how-to in machine and hand sewing for beginners or those who want a review. Projects progress from easy patchwork quilts to simple clothing. Choose the morning or afternoon series. $90. Start-Up Week, Level 2/3: Prerequisite: Start-Up 1 or any SewGreen beginning class or equivalent. 9 am to noon - OR - 1 to 4 pm; Mon - Fri; Aug 24 through 28 Next steps in machine sewing and needlecraft. Projects include simple clothing and refashioning. Choose the morning or afternoon series. $90. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Want to visit the classroom? Drop by any weekday this summer, from 1 to 5 pm. We are usually there, hosting a crew of summer teen workers and apprentices. It's a lively scene, but we'll have time to say hi and give you a brief tour. - - - - - - - - - - - - - SewGreen is a not-for-profit community program that encourages sustainability through reuse, responsible consumerism, and a rediscovery of sewing as a self-reliant skill. We serve a diverse population in the spirit of perpetual invitation and cross-cultural learning. SewGreen isn't ours; it's yours. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ To be added or subtracted from SewGreen's newsletter distribution list, contact Wendy Skinner, SewGreen Coordinator, [email protected], 607-277-7611. _______________________________________________ For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins Questions about the list? ask [email protected] free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
