In this 2-session class, The Holland Center and volunteers from the Arizona Quilting Guild introduce students to sewing and quilting skills using a student 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.
In session 1, students learn all about sewing machines including how to thread, fill a bobbin, and sew straight lines.
In session 2, students learn new skills such as sewing half square triangles, assembling units into a tulip 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. Limited seating, only 10 spots available
SERIES DATES: Saturdays April 18th and April 25th. 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each session
LOCATION: Classes are held at The Holland Center.
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: $30.00 – includes 2 classes.
REGISTRATION: Registation below
INSTRUCTOR: Eva Kilgore, Maryellen Swanson and volunteers. Experienced sewing and quilters teaching our youth basic lifelong sewing skills.
