Textiles

Children: Textiles

Ages 9-12 / Children

Kids Textile Arts (ages 9 – 12)

Learn textile arts including tie dye, batik, embroidery, plushie making, and handweaving. Each class introduces a new skill. Students explore and create, taking home a new project weekly. Fibre art is fun, easy to learn, and experimentation is encouraged! Classes are designed to build confidence in trying new things, and all lessons are fully hands-on. […]

Date:January 17th, 2025  -  February 28th, 2025

Time:3:45 pm

Fee:$150.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Intro to Sewing

Learn basic skills—such as seams, buttons, zippers, and reading patterns—on your own sewing machine with the careful help of an instructor with over 30 years of experience. Similar to our woodworking classes, participants will build basic skills over the progression of a single project. Materials provided. Sewing machines are available on site. Registrants interested in learning […]

Date:March 11th, 2025  -  April 15th, 2025

Time:6:30 pm

Fee:$185.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Intermediate Sewing

Choose your own patterns and fabric while learning the fundamentals of reading patterns and constructing clothing. Whether you have sewn with us before or are looking to expand your skill set, this class is for those with a bit of experience looking to branch out. Students must be able to run a sewing machine and […]

Date:January 16th, 2025  -  March 6th, 2025

Time:6:30 pm

Fee:$170.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Upcycled Patchwork Pants

Give your old clothes new life! Learn how to run a sewing machine and read a commercial pattern while making a unique pair of patchwork pants with upcycled clothing. Students bring 5 pieces of old clothing or blankets (hoodies, pyjama pants, fleece, etc.) to transform into a pair of comfy pants. Learn how to patchwork […]

Date:March 29th, 2025  -  March 29th, 2025

Time:11:00 am

Fee:$95.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Beginner Sewing: Happy Pants

Learn how to run a machine and read a commercial pattern while making Happy Pants (soft fabric, elastic waisted pants, with side seam pockets), all in a weekend workshop with the helpful guidance of an experienced sewist. Sewing machines are available onsite. Registrants interested in learning their own machine are encouraged to bring it in. […]

Date:March 15th, 2025  -  March 16th, 2025

Time:12:30 pm

Fee:$125.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Beginner Sewing: Basic Alterations

Learn to run a sewing machine, and repair/alter your own clothes, under the supervision of an experienced sewist in the Textile Studio. Sewing machines are available onsite. Students interested in learning on their own machine are encouraged to bring it in. Can be stored onsite between classes. Students must bring their own clothing to alter. […]

Date:April 12th, 2025  -  April 13th, 2025

Time:12:30 pm

Fee:$125.00

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Casa Program Guide

The Casa Program Guide is produced three times a year; Winter, Spring/Summer and Fall. Inside the guide find listings for the upcoming class and workshop schedule, upcoming exhibitions at The Gallery, information about artists in residence and seasonal events in the building. Program guides are free. Pick-up guides at Casa or at facilities throughout the city.