NEEDLECRAFTS AND SEWING
ALTERATIONS MADE
EASY Fee: $45
Would you like to do your own alterations? This course is designed to teach
you basic alteration techniques using only a hand-sew needle and thread--the
oriental technique of making clothing "fit to a tee". The course includes
fitting, measurement, hemming techniques, and much more.
Instructor: Etsuko Martin
| M |
1:00-4:00 pm |
Apr 07-Jun 02 |
24 hrs |
91211 |
Blue St Sr Ctr |
APPLIQUÉ Fee: $45
Beginning and intermediate quilters–this course is designed especially
for you! No sewing experience is required. Pick your own project and learn
easy quilting and piecing techniques including color selection, simple drafting,
and much more. Instruction includes timesaving shortcuts to make your quilting
faster and more enjoyable. Will cover the whole spectrum of quilting made
easy.
Instructor: Kay Bryant
| T |
12:30-3:30 pm |
Apr 08-May 27 |
24 hrs |
91212 |
FTCC/CEC 144 |
COMPUTER SEWING Fee: $45
Students often buy computerized sewing machines and are then afraid to
use them. Come and explore their possibilities and learn to complete fun
and easy projects.
Instructor: Kareen Holster
| M |
1:00-4:00 pm |
May 19-Jun 30 |
18 hrs |
91213 |
Belden-Horne House |
CREATIVE QUILTING Fee:
$45
Explore quilting in a different way. Designing, color selection, piecing,
quilting, timesaving shortcuts, and finishing techniques are all part of
this class. Work at your own pace and learn how to fine tune familiar techniques
and explore the less common methods of contemporary quilt making.
Instructor: Annette Ornelas
| W |
9:30 am-12:30 pm |
Apr 09-Jun 04 |
24 hrs |
91214 |
Loving Stitches |
| W |
6:00-9:00 pm |
Apr 09-Jun 04 |
24 hrs |
91215 |
Loving Stitches |
DESIGNER SEWING Fee:
$45
In this class, you will learn the latest tips and techniques the guidesheets
leave out. You will learn to enhance the quality of your garments and advance
your sewing skills. The class includes tailoring and making a versatile skirt
pattern with a personal fit. Personal instruction is given to each project
you select.
Instructor: Margaret Simmons
| W |
9:30 am-12:30 pm |
Apr 16-Jun 04 |
24 hrs |
91216 |
FTCC/CEC 144 |
| W |
1:00-3:30 pm |
Apr 16-Jun 04 |
20 hrs |
91217 |
FTCC/CEC 144 |
DRAPERY AND WINDOW
TREATMENTS Fee: $45
Join Mila as you learn how to create swags, drapery panels, and beautiful
cascades for any décor. With the availability of beautiful fabrics
and a variety of hardware styles, it's not only practical to sew your own
window treatments, it's also fun. Even more important, creating the right
window treatment will enhance a room as well as reflect your own personal
taste.
Instructor: Milagros Whitted
| T |
9:00-12:00 N |
Apr 08-May 27 |
24 hrs |
91218 |
FTCC/CEC 144 |
| Th |
6:00-9:00 pm |
Apr 10-May 29 |
24 hrs |
91219 |
FTCC/CEC 144 |
DRESS
FORM Fee: $45
Students will make a dress form that will be an exact replica
of their bodies from shoulders to crotch length. The form will be started
over a snug fitting man's t-shirt covered with duct tape, then stuffed and
inserted on a trimmed off hat rack. Students will work in pairs for this
class.
Instructor: Kareen Holster
| M |
1:00-4:00 pm |
Apr 07-May 12 |
18 hrs |
91220 |
FTCC/CEC 144 |
FREEFORM CROCHET Fee: $35
Join us and learn to soar with freeform crochet. Give yourself permission
to experiment and improvise with crochet hooks and yarn. Let your imagination
be your guide as you learn new crochet stitches and techniques. Make swirls,
circles, and add dimension to fanciful creations, such as flowers that are
incorporated into a beautiful project, such as a shawl or a purse. You must
have basic crochet skills and a sense of adventure is a plus. A supply list
is available. Your instructor is the owner of The Weaving Spider and is a
Craft Yarn Council of America certified instructor in both knitting and
crocheting.
Instructor: Beverly Brookhart
| W |
9:00-12:00 N |
May 07-May 28 |
12 hrs |
91221 |
Belden-Horne House |
HEIRLOOM
SEWING Fee: $45
This will be a class to reproduce projects of the past. You will
learn couching, faggoting, pin tucking, decorative edgings, wing-needle designs,
cutwork and shadow appliqué, and lace insertion rousching.
Instructor: Kareen Holster
| W |
1:30-4:30 pm |
Apr 09-May 14 |
18 hrs |
91222 |
Belden-Horne House |
INDUSTIRAL SEWING MACHINE
OPERATOR Fee: $60
If you are interested in seeking employment as an industrial sewing machine
operator, this course will help you prepare. You will be taught how to operate
high speed industrial sewing machines that are used in the production of
clothing, parachutes, tents, boat sails, as well as furniture upholstery,
drapery and bedding, and other heavy duty fabrics. While basic sewing skills
is a plus, it is not necessary, as you will be given an introduction to the
sewing machine and the function of the parts; care and maintenance of the
machines; basic operating procedures including threading; stitching on
heavyweight fabrics; sewing techniques used in apparel production; and quality
control. Your instructor has many years experience working in the sewing
industry including military contract work. DUE TO LIMITED ENROLLMENT;
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Instructor: Milagros Whitted
| M |
6:00-9:00 pm |
Apr 07-Jun 30 |
36 hrs |
90333 |
FTCC/CEC 150 |
KNITTING AND CROCHETING
(BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE) Fee:
$45
This course is designed for individuals who have no experience in knitting
or crocheting, or who have minimal skill levels. For those who are learning
to knit, you will learn to cast-on, bind off, knit, purl, and increase and
decrease stitches. For those who are learning to crochet, you will learn
the basic stitches: slip-stitch, chain stitch, single crochet, half-double
crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet. Other stitches will be introduced
as needed. You will learn to recognize symbols and read patterns. You will
be able to make at least one item of your choice. Your instructor is a fiber
artist and a Craft Yarn Council of America certified instructor. A supply
list will be available at registration.
Instructor: Beverly Brookhart
| M |
12:30-3:30 pm |
Apr 07-Jun 02 |
24 hrs |
91223 |
Belden-Horne House |
| T |
9:00-12:00 N |
Apr 08-May 27 |
24 hrs |
91225 |
Blue St Sr Ctr |
| W |
5:30-8:30 pm |
Apr 09-May 28 |
24 hrs |
91224 |
FTCC/CEC 147 |
KNITTING AND CROCHETING
(INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED) Fee:
$45
This course is designed for individuals who have mastered basic knitting
and crocheting skills. Knitters will continue to learn stitch techniques
as well as how to read directions and graphs. Each student will be given
the opportunity to develop his or her own patterns. Knitting projects will
also be of a more complex nature. Crocheters will increase their stitch
capabilities, learn to read and follow more complex patterns, and will be
exposed to the intricacies of crochet.
Instructor: Beverly Brookhart
| T |
1:30-4:30 pm |
Apr 08-May 27 |
24 hrs |
91226 |
Belden-Horne House |
MACHINE QUILTING 101 Fee:
$45
Do you have too many unfinished quilts and
not enough time to hand-quilt them? Then this class is for you! You will
also explore the world of free motion quilting as well as straight-line quilting.
Learn to mark and choose your quilting designs, which is the most important
step in machine quilting. Your quilted samples will then be finished into
a piece of fabric art. This class will take the fear out of machine quilting
and put you on the road to completing your unfinished projects. A supply
list will be available at registration.
Instructor: Iris Noitalay
| Th |
12:00-3:00 pm |
Apr 17-Jun 05 |
24 hrs |
91227 |
Loving Stitches |
QUILTING (BEGINNING) Fee:
$45
This is a course for new/first-time quilters. The focus is on machine quilting.
We will construct and complete a "rail fence" quilt, approximately 42x42
in. In this class, you will learn how to use a rotary cutter, construct a
quilt-top with strip piecing, sew the blocks together, arrange in a pattern,
and add borders. A quilting design is then determined and all three layers
of the quilt are stitched. After trimming, a binding is added to hold the
layers together. Beverly is an avid quilter who enjoys colorful quilts,
simplifying patterns, machine quilting, and long-arm machine quilting. A
supply list will be available at registration.
Instructor: Beverly Brookhart
| W |
1:30-4:30 pm |
Apr 09-May 28 |
24 hrs |
91228 |
Blue St Sr Ctr |
Instructor: Iris Noitalay
| F |
9:00-12:00 N |
Apr 18-Jun 06 |
24 hrs |
91229 |
FTCC/CEC 144 |
QUILTING AND
PIECING Fee: $45
Beginning quilters--this course is designed especially for you! Learn easy
quilting and piecing techniques for triangles, diamonds, curves, color selection,
simple drafting, and much more. Will cover the whole spectrum of quilting--made
easy.
Instructor: Annette Ornelas
| M |
9:30 am-12:30 pm |
Apr 07-Jun 02 |
24 hrs |
91230 |
Loving Stitches |
SERGING FOR THE
HOME Fee: $45
This course is designed to show you how to thread and use the serger, the
newest innovation to sweep the sewing industry. You will do simple projects
entirely on the serger and learn to use it with the sewing machine. In this
class you will make simple projects strictly for the home including pillow
shams, placemats, napkins, and tablecloths, as well as seasonal projects.
You will learn how to use your machine to cut, sew, and finish any project
with ease. Basic sewing skills are recommended. If you have a serger, please
bring it.
Instructor: Kareen Holster
| Th |
10 am-1 pm |
Apr 10-May 29 |
24 hrs |
91231 |
Belden-Horne House |
SEWING I Fee: $45
This basic sewing course will introduce you to sewing techniques, pattern
and fabric selection, garment construction, and the use and care of your
sewing machine. Although the course is designed for beginners, intermediate-level
students will also benefit from this instruction.
Instructor: Etsuko Martin
| M |
10 am-1 pm |
Apr 07-Jun 02 |
24 hrs |
91232 |
Blue St Sr Ctr |
Instructor: Kareen Holster
| T |
10 am-1 pm |
Apr 08-May 27 |
24 hrs |
91233 |
Belden-Horne House |
Instructor: Gloria Langston
| W |
9:30-12:00 N |
Apr 09-May 28 |
20 hrs |
91234 |
Sycamore Tree Sr Ctr |
SEWING II Fee: $45
This intermediate-level course is designed for students who have completed
Sewing I or have some previous sewing experience. All level serging students
are welcome. Instruction will focus on working with more complex sewing
techniques including necklines, facings, interfacing, inserting sleeves,
cuffs, and collars. Sewing machines are provided or you may bring your own
if you prefer.
Instructor: Etsuko Martin
| T |
1:00-4:00 pm |
Apr 08-May 27 |
24 hrs |
91235 |
Blue St Sr Ctr |
Instructor: Kareen Holster
| W |
10 am-1 pm |
Apr 09-May 28 |
24 hrs |
91236 |
Belden-Horne House |
SEWING AND FITTING Fee:
$45
Whether you are just learning to sew or have some experience in sewing, the
personalized instruction in this course will enable you to adjust a pattern
to personal body measurements and produce garments you will be proud to wear.
It is designed to cover any aspect of sewing you need, from pattern selection
through pattern fitting and alteration to the production of a finished garment.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A SENIOR CITIZEN TO TAKE CLASSES AT THE SENIOR
CENTERS.
Instructor: Elma Smith
| F |
9:30 am-2 pm |
Apr 18-May 23 |
24 hrs |
91237 |
Spring Lake Sr Ctr |
SEWING AND SERGING Fee:
$45
Do you have a sewing machine and you don't know how to thread it or maybe
you just haven't used it in a while? Did you receive a serger a few months
back or have been fascinated by the look of them but you wouldn't know where
to begin? Let Kareen show you the ropes or should we say--threads. This course
will teach you the basic operation of the machines while allowing you to
create simple but beautiful projects. Several machines are available for
students to use or feel free to bring your own sewing or serging machine.
It will be the best way for you to become familiar with it.
Instructor: Kareen Holster
| T |
6:00-9:00 pm |
Apr 08-May 27 |
24 hrs |
91238 |
FTCC/CEC 144 |
| Sat |
10 am-1pm |
Apr 12-Jun 07 |
24 hrs |
91239 |
FTCC/CEC 144 |
SEWING: EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED Fee: $45
This course is designed for the experienced sewer who is in the process
of completing a project or is ready to charge headlong into a new more
challenging project. Come and share with other experienced sewers the knowledge
and tricks of the trade. Exchange favorite patterns and ideas and let your
instructor help you to overcome some of the challenges you face with more
advanced projects. (Instructor will be out May
7th)
Instructor: Mary Dane
| W |
6:00-9:00 pm |
Apr 09-Jun 04 |
24 hrs |
91240 |
FTCC/CEC 144 |
SEWING: NO EXPERIENCE
NECESSARY Fee: $45
Are you ready to start sewing? This course is for beginners and those
who want ongoing sewing lessons with hands-on help. If you are totally new
to sewing, this is the place to begin. You will learn how to choose patterns
and fabric, operate a sewing machine, and work with sewing notions. What
are you waiting for? Let Mary help you choose your pattern and/or project
and guide you into the wonderful world of sewing. Sewing machines are provided
but feel free to bring your own.
Instructor: Mary Dane
| M |
6:00-9:00 pm |
Apr 07-Jun 02 |
24 hrs |
91241 |
FTCC/CEC 144 |
STEPCHILDREN OF
CROCHET Fee: $35
If you already have basic crocheting skills,
you might be interested in exploring two "stepchildren" of crochet. These
are techniques that aren't frequently taught, but can produce some new and
interesting results. Instruction will include Tunisian/Afghan crochet and
Cro-hook crochet. In Tunisian/Afghan crocheting, you will learn several
variations of the basic afghan stitch. In Cro-hook crochet you will learn
how to master using two yarns at the same time, which produces a double-sided
fabric. These new skills can be used to make afghans, scarves, and many other
crocheted accessories. A supply list is available for this class.
Instructor: Beverly Brookhart
| W |
9:00-12:00 N |
Apr 09-Apr 30 |
12 hrs |
91242 |
Belden-Horne House |
TATTING Fee: $35
Tatting is a form of lace, which was very popular during the Victorian period.
Learn the art of tatting and produce delicate doilies, Christmas ornaments,
baby bonnets, etc.
Instructor: Teresa Patterson
| T |
1:00-3:00 pm |
Apr 08-May 27 |
16 hrs |
91243 |
Loving Stitches |
THREAD PAINTING
(BEGINNING) Fee: $45
Thread painting is the art of turning your sewing machine into a paint brush
and using your thread as the paint. This method of free motion stitching
is quickly becoming a lost art. It can be used to decorate clothing and pillows,
or create a one-of-a-kind work of art suitable for framing. Imagine the things
you can create with quilt squares. The possibilities are unlimited. You do
not need to know how to sew to take this course.
Instructor: Kareen Holster
| Sat |
1:00-4:00 pm |
Apr 12-Jun 07 |
24 hrs |
91244 |
FTCC/CEC 144 |
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