In this 4 week course students will learn to master the basics of sewing and complete your very own tote bag 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 and supplies if you’d like. 

Tuesday, August 6 – 27
5:30 – 8:30 pm

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

In this workshop students will create a sweet garden mouse adorned with a flowery hat. Students will learn how to use two armatures to create their mouse as well as sculpt its features using needle felting techniques. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided. 

Wednesday, August 14
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Witness this magical process that transfers the paint from the surface of the water to a silk scarf. In this one-day workshop, Pietro will show students how to print on silk scarves using an array of different patterns and colors that you can choose from.  After some guided practice with some of your favorite colors, students will have the opportunity to paint 2 beautiful scarves.

Saturday, August 3
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels

Handmade boxes are not only lovely, they are also quite useful and can be used to store a range of objects, not just books. Using hard board or masonite and marbled fabric, the instructor will walk students through the basics of creating decorative boxes. Expanding on these primary box building skills, students will learn about more complex functions by adding a hatch-top and bottom drawer. This particular structure also features rounded corners giving a pleasing twist to the standard pointed corner. Everyone will leave with a multi-purpose box that is ready to use with its rounded corners, top compartment under the hatch lid, and fabric covering.

Saturday, June 22
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Ages: Adult (15+) | All levels

Join us for this needle felting workshop, where each student will create a “sparkly white swan.”  Beginning with wire armature and adding wool and sheep locks, each student will leave with a three-dimensional swan that fits in the palm of their hand. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided. 

Monday, April 15 
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Join us for this needle felting workshop, where each student will create a “sparkly white swan.”  Beginning with wire armature and adding wool and sheep locks, each student will leave with a three-dimensional swan that fits in the palm of their hand. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided. 

Sunday, April 14 
10 am – 1 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

In this 4 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, June 4 – 25
5:30 – 8:30 pm

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

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In this 4 week course, students will work with the instructor on learning pant design and fitting. Over the duration of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of pant design, fitting techniques, as well as hands-on experience in designing, cutting and sewing you 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. 

Thursdays, May 2 – 23
5:30 – 8:30 pm

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

In this introductory intensive workshop, students will learn to master the basics of sewing. 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 and supplies if you’d like. 

Saturday, June 22
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (15+) | 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 guidence of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for altering and repairing your clothing. Some experience is helpful but not necessary. 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. 

Monday, April 29
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Pena
Age: Adult (15+) | All levels