Kids June/July 2023 Learn to Sew Drop-In Seminars
Regular price $66.00In this private group workshop learn basic principles and techniques of using a sewing machine, tools and notions. Participants have the option to take classes on Saturdays in College Park, GA or Mondays in Fairburn, GA. We are having a flexible summer with sewing classes.
***When paying for workshop please include EMAIL and PHONE NUMBER. Further registration is required. After payment is made an email will be sent from whatsshecreating@gmail.com within 48 hours. This email will include Contract for Services, Media Consent and Pre-sewing Questionnaire. Please save whatsshecreating@gmail.com to your contacts or check your spam folder for further registration!***
College Park
Dates of the cohort include Saturdays in College Park, GA in June 17 and 24 2023.
Times: 2:20 PM-3:20 PM Beginner Kids Session (Ages 8-14).
Beginners must attend June 17, 24 to learn the basics of sewing. Drop in dates are available for the rest of the summer. Fee is paid on a weekly basis or all upfront.
Drop in Dates Available: July 1, July 8, July 22 and July 29, 2023.
2:20-PM -3:20 PM Advanced Kids Session (Ages 8-14). Drop-In Dates available include: June 3, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 22, 29, 2023.
Cost: Beginner Kids seminar June 17 and 24th, 2023 $66 for two 1 hour sessions in College Park (total of 2 hours). Each additional drop-in session is $33 per session for a 1 hour session.
Advanced Kids seminars are $33 per session for a 1-hour session. Drop-In Dates available include: June 3, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 22, 29, 2023.
Location for Saturday classes is 3480 E. Main Street, College Park, GA 30337 (St. John's Episcopal Church) on Saturdays.
Fairburn
Dates of cohort Mondays in Fairburn, GA June 5, 19 2023.
5:30-6:30 PM Beginner Kids Session (Ages 8-14) Beginners must attend June 5 and June 19. (No Class June 12) to learn the basics of sewing. Drop in dates are available for the rest of the summer. Fee is paid on a weekly basis or all upfront.
Beginner Kids seminar June 5 and 19th, 2023 $66 for two 1 hour sessions in Fairburn (total of 2 hours). Each additional drop-in session is $33 per session for a 1 hour session.
Drop In Dates Include: June 26, July 10, July 24, July 31 2023.
Advanced Kids seminars are $33 per session for a 1-hour session. Drop In Dates Include: June 5, (No Class June 12) June 19, June 26, July 10, (No Class July 17), July 24, July 31 2023.
Location for Monday classes is 7905 Senoia Road, Fairburn, GA 30213. (Holiday Inn Express Board Room)
Ask within for details. Call 678-435-9072 or email whatsshecreating@gmail.com.
Class size: 6 students maximum per session.
No prior experience is required! This workshop will enhance beginner skills in sewing.
Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of basic sewing machine skills, knowledge of basic sewing tools, basic troubleshooting techniques and a few easy projects including a choice of pillow, letter pillow, infinity scarf, simple tote or zipper bag!
Masks are not required for these workshops! Masks are PREFERRED! Masks will be provided for all participants if needed.
Kids Beginner Student Weekly Workshop
Supplies and Fabric Needed:
All Supplied included! Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Kit, Notions, Fabric, Pillow Fluff are included in class fee. Feel Free to bring 1 yard of fabric for the first and second project if desired. (Pillow and Tote Bag)
No refunds. Makeup classes are available. Please reach out to instructor for more information.
Outline of Class/Classes includes:
1st Session
Your Why? An introduction to Sewing and Flowing, Basic Sewing Tools & Notions, Explaining the Sewing Machine 101, Sewing Machine Threading, Machine Stitching and Practice, Review, Basic Patterns and Pinning, Creation of Pillow Project.
2nd Session
Review of Sewing Machine Basics and Practice, Threading a Bobbin practice, Finish Pillow Project.
Other sessions will include the following take-home projects: letter pillow, scrunchie, basic totebag, zipper bag, and more...
Kids Advanced Beginner Workshop
In this workshop student will learn more sewing techniques including basic hems, gathers, casings, edge finishes and pattern basics. Some homework may need to be completed to finish garments by the end of class. Students will work with instructor to create a curriculum for direction of learning and choice for projects.
Supplies included: Sewing machine, basic sewing kit, some notions, some fabrics are available for project.
Supplies needed:
Fabric and Notions(sewing accessories)
Neci has been an avid sewist for over 20 years. She is a master teacher having taught for over 12 years in the areas of Sewing Education, Art Instruction, and Nutrition & Food Science. She has a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design, studied graduate fashion coursework at Savannah College of Art and Design and has a Master Teacher's Certificate and Degree. She has created over 400 sewn handbags through the Neci LoveHarmon brand. She has also created her wardrobe many times over the last 20 years including prom dress, wedding dress, home decor and everything in between. Neci has the special gifting to break complex learning material down into easy, concise information for all. Join us in the next sewing session!
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Prerequisite:
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED…..Only an open mind!