In this 3-session class, The Holland Center and Cave Creek Unified School District’s (CCUSD) Education & Community Services (ECS) partner to introduce students to sewing and quilting skills using a sewing machine. After application of skills, students will walk away with a beautiful, quilted piece of art that can hang on a door or wall inside the home. Open to all students; not required to reside in CCUSD.
In session 1, students learn all about sewing machines including how to thread, fill a bobbin, and sew straight lines. To practice what you have learned, you will make a 4-patch block and turn it into a quilted potholder.
In sessions 2 & 3, students learn new skills such as sewing half square triangles, assembling units into a maple leaf block, adding borders and sashing, and how to quilt a wall hanging.
The final product: A beautiful, quilted piece of art that can hang on a door or wall inside the home.
SERIES DATES: Saturday, November 8th, 15th, and 22nd.
TIMES: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. each session
LOCATION: Classes are held at The Holland Center. Register with The Holland Center or ECS.
FORMAT: In-person classroom
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on, Workshop
AGES: Youth ages 10-14
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner
PREREQUISITES: None
WHAT TO BRING: Student sewing machine and materials are provided. Please bring snack, water, and close toe shoes
FEE: $25.00 – includes all 3 classes.
REGISTRATION: There two ways you can register: 1) The Holland Center – purchase tickets below or 2) CCUSD ECS Click here to register thorough ECS.
INSTRUCTOR: Eva Kilgore and Maryellen Swanson – Experienced sewing and quilters teaching our youth basic lifelong sewing skills.
