In this introductory intensive workshop, students will learn to master the basics of sewing while creating a tote bag from scratch. If you’re a beginner or someone who needs a refresher, this class is for you! By the end of class students will have learned to operate a computerized sewing machine, sew straight, hand sew, fabric/notion selection, proper cutting techniques, and how to start designing your own sewing projects.

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine, if you are familiar with it, and supplies.

The Museum School also has an embroidery and serger/overlock machine for student use.

Saturday, January 17
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginner to Intermediate

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some sewing machine experience is helpful. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

The Museum will have an embroidery and serger/overlock machines for student use. 

Thursday, February 19
5 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some sewing machine experience is helpful. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

The Museum will have an embroidery and serger/overlock machines for student use. 

Thursday, January 22
5 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

In this 4-week course, students will work with the instructor to sew their own pair of elastic waist pants. In class, students will learn how to read a pattern, basic pant construction, and pant specific fitting techniques. Completing the beginner sewing class is preferred but not required. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine, if you are familiar with it, and supplies. 

The Museum School has an embroidery and serger/overlock machines for student use.

Tuesdays, February 3 – 24
5 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

In this 4 week course students will learn to master the basics of sewing and complete your very own pillow and custom cover from a design and fabric of your choosing. If you’re a beginner or someone who needs a refresher, this class is for you!  Students will learn basic sewing machine mechanics and accessories, sewing machine control and coordination (sewing in lines, curves and corners), basic hand sewing and stitches, fabric and notion selection, proper cutting techniques, and how to start designing and executing  your own sewing projects. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine, if you are familiar with it and supplies.

The Museum School also has an embroidery and serger/overlock machines for student use.  

Tuesday, January 6 – 27
5 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginner to Intermediate

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some sewing machine experience is helpful. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

Thursday, December 11
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some sewing machine experience is helpful. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

Thursday, November 20
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! Bring in any article(s) of clothing that need alterations or repairing except for clothing with waterproofing material. Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some sewing machine experience is helpful. The Museum will have machines for students to use during class. 

*Note: Only bring in your machine if you are very familiar with using it. 

Thursday, September 25
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

In this 5-week course, students will work with the instructor on learning button up shirt design and fitting. Over the duration of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of shirt design, fitting techniques, reading a pattern, sewing a button hole, hem and more! The pattern will be provided. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Tuesdays, October 21 – November 18
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

In this 4-week course, students will work with the instructor on learning zippered pant design and fitting. Over the duration of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of pant design and fitting techniques, as well as hands-on experience in designing, cutting and sewing your very own pair of pants. The pattern will be provided.

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like

Tuesdays, September 2 – 30 
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Selah Pena
Ages: Adult (16+) | All levels