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Serger Basics/Serger Mastery
at Artistic Artifacts - Alexandria 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, Virginia 22304
Does threading your serger still stump you? What about tension and stitch variations? No matter what brand you own (your serger does not have to be a BERNINA model but must be in good working order), this class will give you the information and confidence you need to drag it out of the closet and put it to use! This class serves as the Mastery class...
Does threading your serger still stump you? What...
Read moreSaturday Apr 1st, 10:30am - 1:30pm Eastern Time
$75
Indigo Dyeing
at Artistic Artifacts - Alexandria 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, Virginia 22304
Class will take place in our warehouse and/or parking lot, and is limited to 8 students. Create a range of indigo-dyed fabrics to use in your art, garments and quilting, and/or dye garments, vintage linens, trims and more in these amazing shades of blue! Bring your own natural fabrics (note that indigo will not work on synthetic fibers) such...
Class will take place in our warehouse and/or parking...
Read moreSaturday Jun 3rd, 10:30am - 2:30pm Eastern Time
$75
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Photo Memory Quilt Jumpstart
at Artistic Artifacts - Alexandria 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, Virginia 22304
You've been holding onto that memory for a long time. Let’s jumpstart your memory quilt in this 1-day hands-on overview of the basics. In this class you will learn: how to edit and improve your old photos using your phone or tablet; receive thorough instruction on TAP image transfers; learn ow and why Lesley arrives...
You've been holding onto that memory for a long time....
Read moreSaturday Jun 24th, 10:30am - 4:30pm Eastern Time
$99
Octopus Sea Garden
at Artistic Artifacts - Alexandria 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, Virginia 22304
These little art quilts are very whimsical, and you’ll think you’re in the Octopus Garden just swimming around! Let Susan take you on an exploration of the undersea world of imagination... it’s colorful and fun to make all these 3-D elements, and then embroider the background with curls and swirls using lots of fun stitches. So if you’ve been...
These little art quilts are very whimsical, and you’ll...
Read moreSaturday Jul 22nd, 10:30am - 4:30pm Eastern Time
$95
Advanced Colorful Eco-Printing on Silk
at Artistic Artifacts - Alexandria 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, Virginia 22304
Prerequisite: prior attendance in Dyann’s Eco-Printed Silk Scarf class. Most Supplies Provided for this advanced class creating a one of a kind oversized silk scarf using the eco-printing method with botanical items you bring from your own garden (or your neighbor’s). This scarf is more of a challenge, as it will have a fold in it...
Prerequisite: prior attendance in Dyann’s Eco-Printed...
Read moreFriday Jun 16th, 10:30am - 4:30pm Eastern Time
$155
Eco-Printing on Paper
at Artistic Artifacts - Alexandria 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, Virginia 22304
Most Supplies Provided! “Let’s jump into something new eco-printing peoples! I have been experimenting over the past several months and I am so excited to share what I have learned with anyone interested in expanding their creative horizons,” writes Dyann. This quick paced class with leave you with several sheets of paper that have...
Most Supplies Provided! “Let’s jump into...
Read moreSaturday Aug 5th, 10:30am - 4:30pm Eastern Time
$140
Stack and Whack
at Artistic Artifacts - Alexandria 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, Virginia 22304
Interested in making a quilt with a kaleidoscope design? Learn how to make stars that swirl. Join us and learn the layering and cutting method to make fantastic kaleidoscope quilts. One fabric can give you so many different looks! Please bring the following with you to class: Stars A La Carte by Bethany Reynolds (you may have a hard time...
Interested in making a quilt with a kaleidoscope...
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$85
Beginning Quilting
at Artistic Artifacts - Alexandria 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, Virginia 22304
These four sessions will teach you the entire process of making a quilt, from cutting out your fabric to binding. This class will use FreeSpirit Block Party: 40 Quilt Blocks, 5 Samplers, 20 Modern Designers (purchase required by each student) as a text. The first class will cover constructing blocks the teacher selects; the second class...
These four sessions will teach you the entire process...
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$144
4 sessions
Crazy Christmas Tree Runner
at Artistic Artifacts - Alexandria 4750 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, Virginia 22304
Need a fresh table runner for Christmas or an extra holiday gift? Come learn to make this cute wonky pine tree runner using the Crazy Christmas Trees by Cut Loose Press (purchase required for class) designed by Karla Alexander! Student Supply List: In addition to the pattern, each student should bring the following: Fabrics:...
Need a fresh table runner for Christmas or an extra...
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$85
Crochet 101
at Looped Yarn Works - Dupont Circle 1732 Connecticut Ave, Washington, District of Columbia 20009
Want to try something new? Learn how to crochet! This class will teach you all the crochet basics. All you need to do is come ready to learn! Materials: One skein of worsted weight yarn Size H crochet hook
Want to try something new? Learn how to crochet! This...
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$40
Labyrinth
at Capital Quilts - Gaithersburg 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, District of Columbia 20877
This mesmerizing quilt is a Judy Niemeyer pattern. It is a paper-pieced project. Where to begin? Where does it end? Learn how to piece the Niemeyer way!
This mesmerizing quilt is a Judy Niemeyer pattern....
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$65
Pet Beds
at Capital Quilts - Gaithersburg 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, District of Columbia 20877
Join Marla to make pet beds. The beds are donated to local rescues and shelters for the cats and dogs in their care. Since we began this program, we have delivered hundreds of pet beds. We need people to sew, stuff, and cut. If you want to sew, please bring your machine and basic sewing supplies.
Join Marla to make pet beds. The beds are donated...
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Improv Open Sew
at Capital Quilts - Gaithersburg 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, District of Columbia 20877
Meet with like-minded quilters to expand your color horizons and free your piecing imagination. Kim and Kat will encourage you to break "the rules", and play with your fabric in ways you may not have considered. Bring some stash, your machine, and basic sewing supplies.
Meet with like-minded quilters to expand your color...
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$10
The Knitting Circle
at McLean Community Center - McLean 6645 Old Dominion Dr, Virginia, District of Columbia 22101
The Knitting Circle (MCC) If you have never knitted before, or if you are an old hand, join the Knitting Circle! Beginners will learn how to knit, and experienced knitters will have a friendly place to knit, and/or learn new skills or get help with current projects. Bring your own supplies, a project in progress, or purchase a beginner?s kit from the...
The Knitting Circle (MCC) If you have never knitted...
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$69
5 sessions
Journal Workshop
at Capital Quilts - Gaithersburg 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, District of Columbia 20877
Turn a plain Jane composition book into a beautiful journal. It’s a great place to practice new techniques and fabrics, too! Try Boro stitching, use cork, do a little Zentangle...it’s all fun!
Turn a plain Jane composition book into a beautiful...
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$30
