Adult Classes
Sunday, November 29 | 2 - 5 p.m.
Ready to take your knitting off flat needles and into 3D? In this cozy class, you will learn how to knit your very own chunky winter hat while mastering the magic of knitting in the round (working in a continuous circle rather than back and forth).
Using super-voluminous yarn and large needles, this project works up fast so you can wear your handmade creation or gift it in no time! Students must already know and feel comfortable with the basic knit stitch. No prior experience with circular needles or hat-making is required.
All materials, needles, and yarn are included! This class is for adults and teens alike - ages 10+!
Emily is the owner of Wildling Knits and is a long-time teacher and knitter who pulls inspiration from nature. She knits for her family which includes two young kids and enjoys teaching others how to knit for themselves and their loved ones.
Sunday, November 8 | 2 - 5 p.m.
Unleash your creativity and learn the cozy craft of knitting in one fun and relaxed afternoon.
We’ll cover:
Casting on
The knit stitch
Binding off
…and more! By the end of the workshop you’ll have created your first project! Walk away with a new skill, a beautiful handmade item, and the confidence to start your next knitting adventure.
All materials, needles, and yarn are included! This class is for adults and teens alike - ages 10+!
Emily is the owner of Wildling Knits and is a long-time teacher and knitter who pulls inspiration from nature. She knits for her family which includes two young kids and enjoys teaching others how to knit for themselves and their loved ones.
Friday, Jan. 15 | 6–9 p.m.
Build your quilting skills while making a useful trivet or hot pad! Learn different ways to create half-square triangles (HSTs), along with essential cutting, pressing, and trimming techniques. A perfect hands-on introduction to some of quilting’s most versatile building blocks!
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels welcome. Participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. All materials included. Ages 16+
Sharon is excited about bringing out her student’s creativity through fun sewing projects. Your design options are as limitless as your imagination. The goal is to learn new skills and improve existing skills while creating a useful craft or gift.
Give a plain sweatshirt a festive upgrade! Learn a fun reverse appliqué technique to create a unique, layered design you can customize to make your own. December features a festive tree, while January offers your choice of a heart or shamrock!
Bring your own plain sweatshirt and contrasting quilting cotton or pre-washed flannel. Fabric scraps work great for a colorful, scrappy look!
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels welcome. Participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. Ages 16+
Sharon is excited about bringing out her student’s creativity through fun sewing projects. Your design options are as limitless as your imagination. The goal is to learn new skills and improve existing skills while creating a useful craft or gift.
Turn simple clothesline rope into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowl! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own sturdy fabric bowl, with techniques for shaping it into a round or oval design. We’ll also explore creative ways to add color, texture, and personality so you can make each bowl completely your own.
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels welcome. Participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. All supplies included. Ages 16+
Sharon is excited about bringing out her student’s creativity through fun sewing projects. Your design options are as limitless as your imagination. The goal is to learn new skills and improve existing skills while creating a useful craft or gift.
Sunday, November 15th | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Turn your sewing machine into a drawing tool! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of free-motion embroidery, a technique that lets you “draw” with thread by moving your fabric freely beneath the needle.
We’ll cover how to set up a standard home sewing machine for free-motion stitching, control your fabric, experiment with different lines and textures, and build confidence creating your own stitched designs.
No experience with free-motion embroidery is needed. All materials, tools, and sewing machines are provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels welcome. Participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. Ages 16+
Anjori, the artist behind Bee Threadly, is a self-taught textile artist who discovered sewing in 2017 as a creative outlet while transitioning from computer engineering to life as a new mom. What began with sewing clothing grew into a love of embroidery and textile art. Today, she “paints” with her sewing machine, creating unique three-dimensional pieces inspired by nature, memories, and the people around her.
Thursday, Dec. 10 | 6–9 p.m.
Spend a cozy afternoon making beautiful handmade ornaments for your Christmas tree or to give as gifts! Choose from a variety of fun designs and samples, then add your own personal touches with fabric, trims, beads, and other details.
This is a very beginner-friendly class and a fun way to get creative with your holiday sewing. All supplies included. Ages 16+
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Saturday, Dec. 5 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Make a beautiful handmade Christmas stocking for yourself or someone you love! Choose from different stocking sizes and a variety of fabrics, then customize your stocking with your own special details.
We’ll walk through the process from start to finish, including adding interfacing, lining, and finishing touches. You’ll leave with a finished Christmas stocking and the patterns to make more for your family and friends at home!
Fabric, lining + interfacing included.
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels welcome. Participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. Ages 16+
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Saturday, Nov. 28 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Make your new favorite everyday bag! The Oversized Pack is a quick-sew, heavy-duty bag designed to be practical, durable, and ready for everyday use. It makes an especially great handmade Christmas gift — or keep it for yourself!
In this workshop, you’ll make your own Oversized Pack from start to finish. We’ll work with canvas, a zipper, webbing, D-rings, and a quick-release buckle to create a sturdy bag that can hold up to everyday use. You’ll also receive the Oversized Pack pattern to take home and use to make more bags for yourself, friends, and family.
All supplies including canvas, zipper, webbing and hardware are included.
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels welcome. Participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. Ages 16+
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Learn the basics of darning and give your well-loved clothing and textiles a little more life! In this beginner-friendly mending workshop, we’ll learn how to repair holes and worn areas using simple hand-darning techniques. We’ll practice creating strong, functional repairs while embracing the beauty of visible mending.
Bring a favorite piece that needs a little love, or come ready to practice on the fabric provided in class. Yarn + tools + practice fabric included. Ages 14+
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Saturday, Nov. 21 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Learn to make a simple, gathered elastic-waist skirt in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop! This is a quick sew and a great project for a Saturday afternoon. Make a skirt for yourself, your kid, a friend, or even as a handmade holiday gift. You’ll learn how to measure, cut, gather, and sew your skirt with a comfortable 2" elastic waistband.
All materials are included.
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels welcome. Participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. Ages 16+
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Saturday, Feb. 6 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
There are still a few months of winter ahead, so let’s make something cozy! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll make the Audrey by Merchant & Mills — a cozy hooded scarf that’s perfect for throwing on over your favorite coat or sweater. Choose from a variety of cozy fabrics and make it your own. This is a fun, quick sew and a great way to add a handmade layer to your winter wardrobe.
Pattern + all supplies included.
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels welcome. Participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. Ages 16+
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Friday, Dec. 4 | 6–8 p.m.
Looking for a handmade gift for a friend or loved one near or far? Come join us for a fun evening making quilted holiday cards! We will intuitively sew together solid color fabric scraps and then learn to matchstick quilt them, a very dense machine quilting style with a modern and textured look. You’ll leave with at least one completed card, with materials and techniques to finish more.
You’ll learn:
Simple improv piecing techniques
How to machine quilt with matchstick quilting lines
Finishing tips for your quilted greeting cards (5 per person)
All materials are included.
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels welcome. Participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. Ages 12+
Julia is offering a 50% scholarship spot for each of her workshops for people who self-identify as needing financial assistance, for any reason. The scholarship spot is first-come, first served. To claim the scholarship price, use the code JULIASCHOLARSHIP-CARD at checkout.
Julia Triman is a quilter and quilting teacher fascinated with the creative process and the philosophy of creativity. She shares her quilts and creativity stories at quiltingjulia.com.
Monday, Feb. 22 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Do you have a garment in your closet that doesn’t fit your body or your style anymore but is too precious to donate or recycle? Dig up that garment and come transform it into textile art! It could be a personal item from your collection or your childhood or a friend or family member’s…it could also be a thrift store find that caught your eye. It should be something that draws your interest, but nothing TOO precious because we will be cutting it up! We will discuss and demo ways to break down garments to maximize fabric for use in a quilt, then cut up our garments and combine them with solid-color scraps (provided in class) to create quilt blocks. We will discuss options for piecing including planning and sketching a design and/or improvisationally piecing. After the workshop these could become a stand-alone mini quilt, blocks in a larger quilt, or you could stretch on canvas to create a simple wall hanging.
You’ll learn:
Tips for breaking down a garment for use in textile art
Options for building blocks to cut the garment into
Simple techniques for composing your quilt blocks with your garment and solid color fabric scraps
All materials are included, **but please bring a garment you would like to transform into quilt blocks! Julia will provide extra garments in case you don’t have one you would like to use. We will also have a rainbow of solid color fabric scraps for you to choose from, but feel free to bring extra scraps from your fabric collection if there are any specific solid colors you know you’ll want to incorporate into your quilt blocks (prints welcome too!) We will not be quilting the pieces in class; finishing options will be discussed but will be at each participant’s discretion after the workshop.
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels welcome. Participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. Ages 14+
Julia is offering a 50% scholarship spot for each of her workshops for people who self-identify as needing financial assistance, for any reason. The scholarship spot is first-come, first served. To claim the scholarship price, use the code JULIASCHOLARSHIP-GARM at checkout.
Julia Triman is a quilter and quilting teacher fascinated with the creative process and the philosophy of creativity. She shares her quilts and creativity stories at quiltingjulia.com.
Friday, Jan. 22 | 6–9 p.m.
In this hands-on sewing workshop, you’ll learn how to hem clothing with confidence. We’ll cover the basics of measuring and marking, choosing the right hemming method for different fabrics, and sewing clean, durable hems you’ll be proud of. You’ll see demonstrations and then jump right in with guided practice.
You’re encouraged to bring your own garments that need hemming. Pants, skirts, dresses, or anything else that’s been living in your “almost fits” pile are perfect. Whether you’re brand new to sewing or just want to sharpen a practical skill, this class is designed to meet you where you are and help you leave with real progress and new know-how.
Ages 16+
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Thursday, Jan. 21 | 6–9 p.m.
Don't throw it away—learn to mend it!
Join Becky Jane for a hands-on workshop focused on practical mending techniques that will help you extend the life of your favorite clothes. This class will focus on repairing denim and woven garments, covering common repairs such as patching holes, reinforcing worn areas, repairing seams, hemming, and creating visible mending that is both durable and beautiful.
Whether you're new to sewing or looking to build confidence with clothing repairs, you'll leave with practical skills you can use again and again.
This class includes:
Step-by-step instruction
A printed mending zine filled with techniques, tips, and illustrations to take home for future repairs
Practice materials and supplies used during class
Students are welcome to bring one or two clean denim or woven garments in need of repair for guidance during the workshop. Ages 16+
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Friday, Nov. 13 | 6–9:30 p.m.
Choose between a single spot, or a discounted double spot to make it a date night!
Grab your sweetheart, bestie, or sewing friend for a fun and creative night out! You’ll each sew a stylish, personalized Dopp kit — the perfect zippered toiletry bags!
All materials are included, but If you prefer to bring your own fabric, we recommend bringing ½ yard of canvas, waxed canvas, light denim, or another sturdy material for the outside and ½ yard of lining fabric.
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels welcome. Participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. Ages 16+
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Monday, October 12 | 4-6 p.m.
Do you have a creative quilting project you’d like to make, but need help getting it started (or finished)? Do you have a tricky piecing or quilting challenge and need a little hands-on help to figure it out? Join us for one or both of two small-group sessions to work on your own creative quilting project.
Techniques we can cover together (will vary by session and interest of each person/group):
Hand and machine applique
Hand Embroidery
Hand and machine piecing
Hand and machine quilting
Mark-making
*If there’s another specific technique not listed that you’re keen to explore, please ask!! It may be something that’s a better fit for a private lesson.
You will have access to:
A rainbow of solid fabric scraps
A variety of hand quilting thread and embroidery floss colors
Marking tools including inktense pencils, fabric markers, and more
Sewing machines and a wide range of sewing notions and tools
Books and other resources
All materials above are included; there may be additional materials we can provide, but if there is something highly specific to your project, you may need to supply that.
Examples of projects students have worked on in Creative Quilting Studio:
Art quilt top with hand applique and hand embroidery
Raw-edge fusible applique design of a favorite sculpture
Small patchwork quilt for a furry friend (completed in three sessions!)
Patchwork design for a baby quilt border
Improv-pieced quilt blocks
Improv curved piecing for an original baby quilt design
Beginner-friendly, participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. Ages 14+
Julia Triman is a quilter and quilting teacher fascinated with the creative process and the philosophy of creativity. She shares her quilts and creativity stories at quiltingjulia.com.
Friday, November 6 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Continue building your embroidery skills with six new stitches!
Ready to keep stitching? This beginner-friendly class builds on the techniques from Intro to Embroidery: Part 1 and introduces six more stitches that will give you even more ways to create flowers, leaves, stems, and decorative details.
We'll learn how to make:
Chain stitch
Split stitch
Fern stitch
Fishbone stitch
Wagon wheel / woven rose
Couching
We'll practice each stitch together and explore how different stitches can be combined to create botanical designs and little embroidered illustrations.
You don't need to be an embroidery expert—or even have taken Part 1—to join us. We'll go step-by-step, and you'll have plenty of time to practice and experiment with your stitches.
No experience necessary.
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Friday, October 2 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Learn the timeless art of hand embroidery in this beginner-friendly workshop. Whether you've never picked up a needle before or are looking to refresh your skills, this class will introduce you to the basic tools and techniques needed to get started.
Students will learn several foundational embroidery stitches, including back stitch, satin stitch, and French knots, while creating a beautiful sampler to take home. We'll discuss materials, transferring designs, choosing thread, and tips for continuing your embroidery journey at home.
All supplies are included, including an embroidery hoop, fabric, embroidery floss, needles, and sampler pattern. You'll leave with your completed sampler, a hoop, and the confidence to continue stitching on your own.
Love hand embroidery? Continue your embroidery journey in Part 2 of this class on November 6!
No experience necessary.
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
2-night Class:
Tues. & Weds., October 6 & 7 | 6–8 p.m.
Have a favorite pair of PJ or simple elastic waist pants you wish you could recreate again and again? In this two-night workshop, you’ll learn how to make a sewing pattern from an existing pair of pants without taking them apart, then use your new pattern to sew a brand-new pair!
We’ll walk through tracing and drafting your pattern, adding seam allowances, cutting your fabric, and constructing your new pants, including an elastic waistband and finished hems. You’ll leave with a finished pair of pants and a reusable pattern you can make again!
All tools and materials include, however students will need to bring a simple pair of pants they’d like to clone. We will have fabric for you to use, but you’re welcome to bring 3 yards of your favorite cozy flannel or cotton if you prefer!
Ages 16+
Bella is a self-taught sewist from downtown Frederick who loves all things fashion. She taught herself to sew by copying clothes from her own closet, and enjoys experimenting with drafting, draping, embroidery, and turning the ideas in her head into clothes she can wear!
2-Day Workshop:
Friday, October 23 | 6–9 p.m. & Saturday, October 24 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Join Becky Jane for a two-day workshop and sew the Ruby Vest by Sidney Graham Patterns. This versatile layering piece is a great addition to any wardrobe and is perfect for cooler weather!
Designed for confident beginners and intermediate sewists, this class will guide you through reading a garment pattern, cutting fabric, constructing a garment, sewing patch pockets, applying bias binding, and finishing your vest with professional techniques.
Class size is limited to ensure plenty of individual instruction, and you'll leave with a handmade vest you'll be excited to wear!
Printed sewing pattern, fabric, and supplies are included.
Students should be comfortable using their sewing machine and sewing basic seams. Ages 16+
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
4-Week Series:
Mondays, Oct 26-Nov 16 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Are you a new quilter curious about curved piecing? Quarter circles are a simple and easy entry point to curved piecing, and there are endless ways to combine them to create different designs and layouts. In this series, you’ll create your own version of a quarter-circle quilt top (up to 24” square). Class will include three instructional sessions and a final open studio session with extra time to finish your quilt top!
We will cover:
Session 1: Planning + cutting
Session 2: Piecing blocks
Session 3: Piecing quilt top
Session 4: Studio
All materials are included. There will be a variety of solid-color fabrics available for you to choose from, but if there are specific colors or prints you know you want to include in your quilt, you are welcome to bring your own. If you opt to supply your own fabric, I recommend either 6-8 fat quarters OR 1-2 yards. You can also use fabric scraps to make your quilt; ideally at least 8” in size
All skill levels welcome, ideal for confident beginners. All participants should be familiar with how to use a sewing machine. 14+
Julia is offering a 50% scholarship spot for each of her workshops for people who self-identify as needing financial assistance, for any reason. The scholarship spot is first-come, first served. To claim the scholarship price, use the code JULIASCHOLARSHIP-CPS at checkout.
Julia Triman is a quilter and quilting teacher fascinated with the creative process and the philosophy of creativity. She shares her quilts and creativity stories at quiltingjulia.com.
Never used a sewing machine before but would like to? Great! This is for you!
In this ~3-hour workshop, you'll learn all about the sewing machine, how it works, what all those settings are, and then we'll sew a simple project! You’ll leave with the confidence, community and knowledge to continue your sewing journey!
All materials and machine will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own machine if you'd like to learn to use it! This class is for 18+
Friday, October 16 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Don't throw it away—learn to mend it!
Join Becky Jane for a hands-on workshop focused on practical mending techniques that will help you extend the life of your favorite clothes. This class will focus on repairing denim and woven garments, covering common repairs such as patching holes, reinforcing worn areas, repairing seams, hemming, and creating visible mending that is both durable and beautiful.
Whether you're new to sewing or looking to build confidence with clothing repairs, you'll leave with practical skills you can use again and again.
This class includes:
Step-by-step instruction
A printed mending zine filled with techniques, tips, and illustrations to take home for future repairs
Practice materials and supplies used during class
Students are welcome to bring one or two clean denim or woven garments in need of repair for guidance during the workshop.
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Saturday, September 26 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Ready to move beyond simple projects and start sewing clothes you'll actually wear? This one-day workshop is designed to build the essential garment sewing skills every sewist should know!
Through a series of guided samples, you'll learn professional techniques used in garment construction while creating a binder of reference swatches to take home. We'll cover seam finishes, hems, pockets, zippers, bias binding, elastic casings, and more—giving you the confidence to tackle garment patterns with success.
In this class you’ll recieve:
Step-by-step instruction
A printed garment sewing reference binder
Fabric and supplies for all technique samples
Printed handouts and notes
Techniques covered include:
Basic seams
Finishing seams
Finishing raw edges
Patch pockets
Hems
Elastic casings
Centered zipper installation
Bias binding
Rather than completing a single project, you'll leave with a personalized sewing reference you'll return to again and again whenever you start a new garment!
Becky Jane studied pattern making and design at Apparel and Arts in San Francisco, and has been teaching sewing and pattern drafting for 10+ years. She’s also the owner of By Becky Jane where she creates and sells custom apparel and accessories.
Thursday, September 24 | 6-9 p.m.
If your serger has been collecting dust—or giving you anxiety—this workshop is for you! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to confidently thread and operate your serger and what all those knobs and settings do. We’ll go over how to thread your serger (yes, really!), the tension settings, when to change them and why, troubleshooting, and some basic techniques!
Class Dates:
Sundays, Jan. 24, 31 & Feb. 7 | 2–5 p.m.
Is there a special place you'd like to bring to life in fabric? Make a mini map quilt (up to 12" square) of a place of significance to you in this three-week quiltmaking series. We will cover fabric selection and designing your map, tools and techniques for creating your quilt top, quilting, and finishing your mini map quilt with facing.
Options for map making will include hand embroidery, piecing and/or applique. You can choose to quilt your piece by hand or machine. A wide variety of solid-color fabric scraps will be provided, but if there are specific colors or prints or special/significant fabrics you want to include in your map quilt, you are welcome to bring those!
**Please bring a printed version of the map you want to make a quilt of to the first class meeting.
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels welcome. Ages 14+
Julia is offering a 50% scholarship spot for each of her workshops for people who self-identify as needing financial assistance, for any reason. The scholarship spot is first-come, first served. To claim the scholarship price, use the code JULIASCHOLARSHIP-MAP2 at checkout.
Julia Triman is a quilter and quilting teacher fascinated with the creative process and the philosophy of creativity. She shares her quilts and creativity stories at quiltingjulia.com.
Never used a sewing machine before but would like to? Great! This is for you!
In this ~3-hour workshop, you'll learn all about the sewing machine, how it works, what all those settings are, and then we'll sew a simple project! You’ll leave with the confidence, community and knowledge to continue your sewing journey!
All materials and machine will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own machine if you'd like to learn to use it! This class is for 18+