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KNITTING & SEWING, QUILTING AND FIBER CRAFTS

Knitting I
Total Cost $52 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $52)

Learn how to select yarn, basic knitting and purling stitches, and how to read and understand patterns while creating a small project. Please bring a pair of size 8 knitting needles to the first class. Materials fee up to $30 due first class.

CRN# SECTION# DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
74409 PDE927F W(5) 2/11-3/11 7-9pm PKSR
74408 PDE927E R(5) 2/12-3/12 7-9pm CRC

Knitting Continuing
Total Cost $52 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $52)

Continue projects and skills from Knitting I and learn advanced skills such as determining gauge, purling, casting on, variations of decreasing and increasing stitches and cable stitch. Great for anyone who has basic knitting skills or who just needs a refresher course. Materials fee up to $30 due first class.

CRN# SECTION# DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
74406 ART151H T(5) 3/17-4/21 6:30-8:30pm RHS
74405 ART151G M(5) 3/23-5/4 6:30-8:30pm PRH
74403 ART151F W(5) 3/25-4/29 7-9pm PKSR
74401 ART151E R(5) 3/26-4/30 7-9pm CRC

Knitting/Crocheting and Afghan Construction
Total Cost $75 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $75)

Join us and learn knitting, crocheting, broomstick, hairpin, lace and afghan stitch. Topics include yarn, gauge and pattern reading. You'll learn how to apply these techniques to personal projects or gifts for family and friends. Designed for beginner to intermediate level student.

CRN# SECTION# DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
74400 ART428B T(10) 2/10-4/21 7:30-9:30pm DUH

Creative Crochet
Total Cost $52 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $52)

Have you ever crocheted? With four basic stitches, you can make an infinite variety of projects in a short period of time. Learn to crochet and save money on your holiday gifts. In this class, you will learn not only the basic crochet stitches, but you will also learn about gauge, yarn weights, corresponding hooks, crochet tools, reading crochet directions, and how to read yarn labels. Materials fee up to $30 due first class.

CRN# SECTION# DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
79000 ART249B T(5) 3/24-4/28 7-9pm RHS

SEWING, QUILTING AND FIBER CRAFTS

Sewing Concepts: Introduction to Sewing
Total Cost $32 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $32)

Gain an understanding of basic sewing terms and techniques even if you've never sewn before. One class session will be held at a local fabric store. No sewing machine is required. Supply list information, see link on left table.

CRN# SECTION# DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
74490 PDE941D M(3) 2/2-23 7-9pm PRH

Sewing - Beginning
Total Cost $74 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $74)

Learn the basics of sewing such as, how to choose the right notions for your sewing kit, understanding sewing terms, all aspects of using a pattern, and how to operate and care for your sewing machine. Bring your own machine in good working order. Supply list information, see link on left table.

CRN# SECTION# DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
73731 XXC213H R(6) 1/29-3/5 7:30-10pm DC
74473 XXC213I T(5) 2/17-3/17 6:30-9:30pm DUH
74486 XXC213M T(5) 2/10-3/10 6:30-9:30pm RHS
74482 XXC213K W(5) 2/25-3/25 6:30-9:30pm PKSR
74484 XXC213L M(5) 3/2-3/30 6:30-9:30pm PRH

Sewing Continuing
Total Cost $68 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $68)

In this follow up to the beginner sewing course, you will make a small project each week that will help improve your sewing skills. You'll also learn how to insert a zipper, apply interfacing and elastic, applique, and put in buttonholes. Bring your own machine in good working order. Supply list information, see link on left table.

CRN# SECTION# DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
73732 PDE866G R(5) 3/19-4/23 7:30-10pm DC
74495 PDE866H T(4) 3/24-4/21 6:30-9:30pm DUH
74499 PDE866L T(4) 3/24-4/21 6:30-9:30pm RHS
74583 PDE866J W(4) 4/15-5/6 6:30-9:30pm PKSR
74496 PDE866I M(4) 4/20-5/11 6:30-9:30pm OVH
74498 PDE866K M(4) 4/20-5/11 6:30-9:30pm PRH

4D Embroidery Software Basics
Total Cost $45 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $45)

You've invested a lot of money in your 4D Embroidery software. Learn all of the basics needed to use this fantastic software. Load and modify your designs. Create new designs from graphics using the new ExpressDesign Wizard. You must bring your laptop computer and software.

CRN# SECTION# DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
74380 ART244B R(3) 2/12-26 6:30-9:30pm DUH

4D Design Creator Software Basics
Total Cost $45 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $45)

You've mastered the basics of your 4D Embroidery Extra software. Now learn how to use 4D Design Enhancer to create new designs from your graphics. You must bring your laptop computer and software.

4D Design Enhancer Software Basics
Total Cost $45 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $45)

You've mastered the basics of your 4D Embroidery Extra software. Now learn how to use 4D Design Enhancer to modify and manipulate your designs in ways that you never thought possible. You must bring your own laptop computer and software.

CRN# SECTION# DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
74378 ART243B R(3) 4/16-30 6:30-9:30pm DUH

Introduction to Quilting
Total Cost $50 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $50)

Thinking about trying quilting? You will learn about different styles of quilting, basic rotary cutting skills, and how to create a simple quilt project. Bring your own sewing machine to class in good working order. Materials fee up to $10 due first class.

Quilting
Total Cost $75 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $75)

Ready for some more quilting? The beginning to intermediate quilter a has variety of projects to choose from or bring your own ideas. Possible techniques to be covered during the session include applique, piecing, paper piecing, and crazy quilting dependent upon interest. Quilting and binding processes will be covered during the class. You'll have the option of participating in a field trip to a local quilt shop or quilt guild as part of this course. Materials fee up to $10 due first class.

CRN# SECTION# DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
74467 ART434E R(5) 3/19-4/23 6:30-9:30pm DUH

Applique Every Which Way
Total Cost $50 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $50)

If you've admired beautiful applique quilts, you can learn to make small practice samples of many hand and machine applique techniques then select and begin a small applique project that incorporates a variety of your new skills. Materials fee up to $12 due to class.

Paper Piecing
Total Cost $27 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $27)

Have you admired intricate blocks with sharp points and perfectly matched intersections but can't achieve this result yourself? Foundation Paper-piecing is a simple technique that lets even the beginner obtain perfect results every time. Easy to learn and a very useful machine piecing technique for every quilter. Materials fee of $12 due at first class.

CRN# SECTION# DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
73725 PDE976B M(2) 3/23-30 6:30-8:30pm HV

Introduction to Felting
Total Cost $60 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $60)

Come learn the basics of wet felting. Transforming colorful wool fibers into felt is a wonderfully engaging and sensory rich process using warm, soapy water and gentle rubbing of your hands. By course end you will have completed several small, introductory projects and will understand the basic concepts to begin felting on your own. A materials fee of $35 due at first class. Bring (2) towels, apron and plastic bag.

Wet Felting Continued
Total Cost $60 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $60)

In this course additional projects will be completed providing students the opportunity to further develop and practice their felting skills. "Introduction to Felting" or some previous felting experience recommended. A materials fee of $35 is due at the first class. Bring (2) towels, apron and plastic bag.

 

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