Class Schedule

Summer-Fall 2023

Smoking Cap    •    Basic Sweater Repair    •    Tatting: Next Steps    •    Beginning Embroidery    •    Visible Mending    •    Freestyle Flower Embroidery    •    Clones Irish Crochet

Moths got a hold of your favorite sweater? Don't despair — just learn some sweater repair! Advice and techniques shown for every situation: moth damage, runs, thread bare elbows and heels, small holes, big holes, etc. Practice your stitching techniques on provided knit samples in class to give you the confidence to repair your favorite sweater.

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You've taken your first tatting class and you're probably wondering what to do next! Well, wonder no longer! Come elevate your tatting skills with this class designed especially for those who have taken Kevin's Beginning Tatting Class! Students will need to know the shuttle tatting basics.
    In this class you will start by reviewing the fundamentals of the ring, joined rings and chains. From there you will go on to create a simple medallion.
    The class will discuss topics such as:
    •   Reading the various kinds of patterns
    •   Introducing new thread into a project
    •   Ending a project by tying off and sewing in ends
    •   Blocking and "stiffening" projects
    •   Tatting literature

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This will be a fun and interactive surface embroidery course that is perfect for the first time embroiderer. You will learn how to thread a needle, tie a knot, and five core embroidery stitches in a predetermined design. You will learn tips and techniques that you just can't get in a book!

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Threadbare jeans, a hole in your favorite jacket, a worn spot in your tote bag — all these can be the springboard for creativity. Mend your garments and accessories with simple embroidery and Sashiko stitches. Learn to do inside and outside applique along with other darning techniques using the running stitch, buttonhole stitch, and simple Sashiko stitches. Pattie will show you how to do the running stitch and basic embroidery stitches, along with Sashiko patterns, to give your clothes new life with eye popping details. Even if you have never sewn before, this class is for you!

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This will be a fun and interactive surface embroidery course that is perfect for both the first-time embroiderer and the experienced embroiderer looking for a refresher.
    You will learn how to stitch flowers and stems and how to stitch on clothes or bags in particular. If you have a project that you would like to work on, you're welcome to bring it. Please bring some practice fabric to work on before stitching on your final piece. You'll pick up techniques and tips that you just can't get from books!

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We're welcoming Màire Treanor back to Lacis Museum for her annual 4-Day Clones Irish Crochet Workshop!
    Newcomers will begin by creating Clones lace jewelry during the first two days, learning the basic stitches of Irish Clones lace before moving on to traditional motifs such as wild roses, shamrocks, vine leaves, grapes, and other patterns familiar in Irish Crochet. They will also learn the unique Clones knot filling stitch and edging technique, as well as how to use packing cords. Returning students can bring their own projects for advice and finishing help.
    In addition to the hands-on experience, students will discuss how to read antique Irish Crochet patterns and international charts used in Ukrainian, Russian, and Japanese books. They will also examine samples of garments in Modern Irish Crochet.

Prerequisites: Students should have a basic understanding of crochet stitches, including chains, single crochet, and double crochet in yarn.

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Past Classes

2021-2023

★   2021   ★
Pleated Pansy 8/14    •    Beginning Tatting 8/21    •    Beginning Bobbin Lace 8/28    •    Delightful Daffodils 9/11    •    Tambour Embroidery 9/18 & 10/2    •    Beginning Tatting & Beyond 10/16    •    Cabochon Roses 11/6    •    Bobbin Lace Continuation 11/13    

★  2022   ★
Beginning Bobbin Lace 1/29    •    Tatted Hearts 2/5    •    Beginning Tambour 2/19    •    Lunardi Hat 2/26     •    Beginning Bobbin 3/19    •    Continuation Bobbin Lace 3/26    •    Beginning Tatting 4/2    •    The Pocket 4/9    •    Clones Irish Crochet 4/20    •    Beginning Bobbin Lace 4/30   •    Continuation Bobbin Lace 5/7    •    Itty Bitty Baby Blossoms 5/14    •    Beginning Tatting 6/11    •    1920s ONE-HOUR DRESS 7/9 & 7/16    •    Art Deco Clam-Shell Fan 7/23    •    Beginning Tatting 8/13    •    Hinge Gate Purse 9/24    •    Mid-Victorian Dress Workshop 10/8    •    Beginning Tatting 10/15    •    Nautilus Cockade 11/5    •    Tatted Snowflakes 11/19

★  2023   ★
Beginning Tatting 1/23    •    Lace Mandala 1/28    •    Late Victorian Bodice 2/4    •    Tatted Hearts 2/11    •    Bustle-Era Skirt 3/18 & 3/25    •    Clones Irish Crochet 4/12 - 4/15    •    Beginning Tatting 4/22    •    Beetle Wing Embroidery 4/29    •    Flower Mandala 5/6    •    Tall Straw Hat 5/13    •    Feather Hair Wreath 6/10    •    Regency Chemisette 6/17    •    Pleated Fuchsias 8/12    •    Beginning Tatting 8/19