Crafting   

Learn the basics of crochet and begin a hobby that can last a lifetime. Students will learn how to read a pattern and other essential techniques while making various projects. Please bring one skein of #4 worsted medium weight yarn in any light solid color (no variegated), a size H crochet hook, and scissors.  Optional 3 skeins of coordinating colors. 

Learn to crochet this ridiculously popular and quite addicting pattern. It is worked in a spiral around a central square of 10 stitches and 10 rows. You can make it as small or as large as you like. It is a great way to use up all your stash of scrap yarn. Supplies: any weight yarn and coordinating hook. #3 or #4 will work best. You must have a working knowledge of how to count crochet rows.

Tooling leather is the process of cutting into the leather to decorate and create one of a kind designs.   In this class you will learn to use basic stamping tools and a swivel knife to create unique designs in leather.   We will cover the basics of working with pre-made patterns, creating custom tooling patterns from pictures, preparing the leather, basic tooling, use of geometric stamps, and basic finishing techniques broken down into elements that are easy to understand and apply to a variety of future projects.  Each student will practice these skills by making a set of 4 leather coasters.  The student will need to purchase a basic stamping tool set and swivel knife to use in class. A $10 cash materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

Are you tired of buying belts that crack or tear at the holes? Then this is the class is for you! In this Leather Belt Making class you will learn the basic skills and techniques needed to turn a leather belt blank into a basic everyday belt. We will cover basic tools, correct sizing, punching holes and basic finishing techniques broken down into elements that are easy to understand and apply to a variety of future projects. Each student will practice these skills by making a basic leather belt suitable for everyday wear. A $35 cash materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class. All materials will be provided (buckles, fasteners, and tools).

This is a TWO-PART class (meets two consecutive Saturdays) in which you will learn the following: A quick safety lesson The "anatomy" of a sewing machine and its useful parts Sewing basics: pins, needles, thread, cutting tools, the importance of pressing/ironing, How to thread sewing machine How to wind a bobbin and load it How to change stitch length, stitch width, and stitch style, and when to use them All about thread tension How to sew straight stitches How to gauge seam allowance Hacks to make your time at the sewing machine easy Sewing zippers, buttons and button holes using your machine. All materials included. Bring your own machine or learn on ours!

This is a TWO-PART class (meets two consecutive Saturdays) in which you will learn the following: A quick safety lesson The "anatomy" of a sewing machine and its useful parts Sewing basics: pins, needles, thread, cutting tools, the importance of pressing/ironing, How to thread sewing machine How to wind a bobbin and load it How to change stitch length, stitch width, and stitch style, and when to use them All about thread tension How to sew straight stitches How to gauge seam allowance Hacks to make your time at the sewing machine easy Sewing zippers, buttons and button holes using your machine. All materials included. Bring your own machine or learn on ours!

This is a TWO-PART class (meets two consecutive Saturdays) in which you will learn the following: A quick safety lesson The "anatomy" of a sewing machine and its useful parts Sewing basics: pins, needles, thread, cutting tools, the importance of pressing/ironing, How to thread sewing machine How to wind a bobbin and load it How to change stitch length, stitch width, and stitch style, and when to use them All about thread tension How to sew straight stitches How to gauge seam allowance Hacks to make your time at the sewing machine easy Sewing zippers, buttons and button holes using your machine. All materials included. Bring your own machine or learn on ours!

Have you ever wanted to make leather goods, but were afraid to try? This class is for you! In this Leathercrafting 101 class you will learn skills and techniques such as the different types of leather, how to buy leather, leather selection for projects, basic tools, working with patterns, cutting, hand sewing, riveting, and basic finishing techniques broken down into elements that are easy to understand and apply to a variety of future projects. Each student will practice these skills with several small project perfect for daily use. A $35 cash materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of class.