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In a day and age of mass production, isn’t it nice to slow down sometimes and make something by hand? If you’ve ever admired a hand-made garment or baby quilt and thought you’d like to try your hand at making one of your own, we’ve got just the ticket: Our sewing and quilting classes are small, instructors are patient, and the results are so worth it! Make a special heirloom to pass down through the generations.
 

For course description, click on the course title below. Hover on instructor name for biography.

 

 
Sewing Basics, All Levels (small class size)
Item: CAS1000   Instructor: Judith Burgess
Sessions: 6 STC Sarasota Bldg 3  
Day of the Week: Th  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/23/2025-2/27/2025  

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM     

Fee: $165.00 

Students will complete projects selected by the instructor. Please do not not purchase materials until after the 1st class. 

Supplies to bring: Fabric shears, pins & pincushion, seam/sewing gauge, tape measure, and seam ripper. If you have your own machine, please bring it so you can learn exactly how your machine works.   

                                                                        


Sewing Basics, All Levels (small class size)
Item: CAS1002   Instructor: Judith Burgess
Sessions: 6 STC Sarasota Bldg 3  
Day of the Week: Sa  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/25/2025-3/1/2025  

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM     

Fee: $165.00 

Students will complete projects selected by the instructor. Please do not not purchase materials until after the 1st class. 

Supplies to bring: Fabric shears, pins & pincushion, seam/sewing gauge, tape measure, and seam ripper. If you have your own machine, please bring it so you can learn exactly how your machine works.   

                                                                        


Sewing Basics, All Levels (small class size)
Item: CAS1001   Instructor: Judith Burgess
Sessions: 6 STC Sarasota Bldg 3  
Day of the Week: Th  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/6/2025-4/17/2025  

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM     

Fee: $165.00 

Students will complete projects selected by the instructor. Please do not not purchase materials until after the 1st class. 

Supplies to bring: Fabric shears, pins & pincushion, seam/sewing gauge, tape measure, and seam ripper. If you have your own machine, please bring it so you can learn exactly how your machine works.   

                                                                        
NO CLASS MARCH 20.


Sewing Basics, All Levels (small class size)
Item: CAS1003   Instructor: Judith Burgess
Sessions: 6 STC Sarasota Bldg 3  
Day of the Week: Sa  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/8/2025-4/19/2025  

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM     

Fee: $165.00 

Students will complete projects selected by the instructor. Please do not not purchase materials until after the 1st class. 

Supplies to bring: Fabric shears, pins & pincushion, seam/sewing gauge, tape measure, and seam ripper. If you have your own machine, please bring it so you can learn exactly how your machine works.   

                                                                        
NO CLASS MARCH 22.


Sewing, Adv Beg/Int (small class size)
Item: CAS2000   Instructor: Judith Burgess
Sessions: 6 STC Sarasota Bldg 3  
Day of the Week: Th  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/23/2025-2/27/2025  

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM     

Fee: $165.00 

Students do not need to bring anything to the first class.                                                                         


Sewing, Adv Beg/Int (small class size)
Item: CAS2001   Instructor: Judith Burgess
Sessions: 6 STC Sarasota Bldg 3  
Day of the Week: Th  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/6/2025-4/17/2025  

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM     

Fee: $165.00 

Students do not need to bring anything to the first class.                                                                         
NO CLASS MARCH 20.


Intro to Quilting (small class size)
Item: CAQ1001   Instructor: Judith Burgess
Sessions: 6 STC Sarasota Bldg 3  
Day of the Week: Sa  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/25/2025-3/1/2025  

Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM     

Fee: $165.00 

Supplies & equipment needed:  Rotary cutter with fresh blade, Clips or clothes pins, Needle - pkg of #14/80, Ruler - 24”x 8.5”, Thread - neutral color, Batting - crib size -Warm & Natural brand, Sewing machine in working order or use one of ACE’s, Fabric for project- please buy after first class.

 Recommended textbook: First Time Quiltmaking: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide (Amazon) 

ISBN-13 978-1947163072

                                                                        


Intro to Quilting (small class size)
Item: CAQ1004   Instructor: Judith Burgess
Sessions: 6 STC Sarasota Bldg 3  
Day of the Week: Sa  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/8/2025-4/19/2025  

Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM     

Fee: $165.00 

Supplies & equipment needed:  Rotary cutter with fresh blade, Clips or clothes pins, Needle - pkg of #14/80, Ruler - 24”x 8.5”, Thread - neutral color, Batting - crib size -Warm & Natural brand, Sewing machine in working order or use one of ACE’s, Fabric for project- please buy after first class.

 Recommended textbook: First Time Quiltmaking: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide (Amazon) 

ISBN-13 978-1947163072

                                                                        
NO CLASS MARCH 22.


Quilting with Precuts and Scraps Workshop, Advanced Beginners (small class size) NEW!                         
Item: CAQ1002 Instructor: Jeannette Ruggiano
Sessions: 1 STC Sarasota Bldg 3  
Day of the Week: F  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates:  2/7/2025 - 2/7/2025       
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM                                                               
Fee: $65.00           

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

You can choose from two FREE patterns. The first uses forty-two 5" squares from scraps or one charm pack, and two yards of a light background.  The second choice is a scrappy quilt in flexible sizes that is made with jellyroll or other 2 1/2 inch strips and background fabric.   Both of these quilts have been made as gifts and have gotten rave reviews.

Students will receive a copy of both patterns and fabric requirements after enrollment.  This will be a small class, so space is limited.   For Advanced Beginners only.


Sewing Basics, All Levels (small class size)  Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration.  Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: CAS1002 Judith Burgess
Day of the Week: Th          
Dates: 11/7/2024 - 12/19/2024 

Students will complete projects selected by the instructor. Please do not not purchase materials until after the 1st class. 

Supplies to bring: Fabric shears, pins & pincushion, seam/sewing gauge, tape measure, and seam ripper. If you have your own machine, please bring it so you can learn exactly how your machine works.   

NO CLASS NOV 28 & DEC 5

Register early to avoid disappointment, as classes will fill up quickly!

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