Textiles

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:November 8th, 2025  -  November 9th, 2025

Time:12:30 pm

Fee:$125.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Beginner Sewing: Basic Alterations

Repair and alter your own clothes with a sewing machine under the supervision of an experienced sewist in the Textile Studio. Sewing machines are available onsite. Students interested in learning on their own machine may bring it and store onsite between classes. Students must bring their own clothing to alter. All other materials are provided.

Date:November 1st, 2025  -  November 2nd, 2025

Time:12:30 pm

Fee:$125.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Intro to Sewing

Learn to use a sewing machine, along with the basics of sewing—seams, buttons, zippers, and reading patterns—with the help of an experienced sewist. Build skills over the progression of a single project. This class is more comprehensive than our Beginner classes, those new to sewing are welcome. Sewing machines are available onsite. Students interested in […]

Date:September 9th, 2025  -  October 21st, 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:September 11th, 2025  -  October 16th, 2025

Time:6:30 pm

Fee:$170.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Getting Weird With It: Textile Art

Discover vintage hand stitches for beauty and structure, learn various dye techniques to transform thrifted materials into vibrant artworks, and push the boundaries of traditional textiles by creating experimental three-dimensional artworks! In this dynamic textile art class, participants will explore fabric dyeing, needle felting, hand sewing, soft sculpture, and embroidery. No prior experience is necessary, […]

Date:November 3rd, 2025  -  December 8th, 2025

Time:6:30 pm

Fee:$185.00

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Adult: Textiles

16 and up / Adult

Visible Mending

Creatively repair your own clothing with beautiful hand-stitching techniques. This hands-on class will teach you basic embroidery and mending techniques as well as explore sashiko, a traditional Japanese form of stitching. Bring your well-loved garments and give them new life with personalized, durable repairs. Perfect for beginners and anyone looking to make their wardrobe more […]

Date:November 6th, 2025  -  December 4th, 2025

Time:6:30 pm

Fee:$125.00

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Turquoise blue guide of the Casa Winter Program Guide with a winter landscape and two penguins.

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.