The Sewing Workshop

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Upcoming Classes: Click on a class for details, times, and photos. To see an instructor's biography and individual class list, click on his or her name in the details section.

May 2012
22 - Fit Clinic
26 - Color at Donna's
29 - Skirt 101
30 - Begin Sewing
June
01 - Master Class
11 - Sew Lab
18 - Teen Project Camp
24 - Color at Donna's

June
July
23 - Sewing Camp
30 -
September
27 - Candace Kling
December
01 - Cushions & Sachets
02 - Cushions & Sachets
February 2013
01 - Asilomar 2013

Discover Your Best Colors with Donna Fujii
$150.00, materials cost $45.00
Saturday, May 26, 10:00-1:00

The Sewing Workshop is proud to sponsor color analysis sessions with Donna Fujii, award-winning author of Color with Style. Donna will customize a beautiful hand-made, high quality, fabric color fan with 60 or more colors for a cost of $45.00. Learn your best colors for neutrals, skintone, dramatics, metals, whites, and makeup colors. Your color palette is a terrific tool when shopping for clothing, makeup and for coordinating your wardrobe capsules. You will also receive a Color Shopping Guide Booklet. Donna's studio is located at 323 Geary Street at Powell, Suite 410. This is in downtown San Francisco, near Union Square. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Donna on her cell phone at (415) 990-1557 or via e-mail at donna@donnafujii.com. The approximate class length is 2.5 hours.

Skirt 101 with Jarred Garza
$250.00
May Tuesday 29, Thursday 31, June Monday 4, Thursday 7, Tuesday 12, 6:30-9:30

This great advanced beginners course will cover basic pattern manipulation of the basic skirt. In this class we will trace, cut and sew a basic pencil skirt pattern and make a finished pencil skirt in your fabric choice, with waistband and invisible zipper. From there we will manipulate our new pattern and make a basic a line skirt with facing, side pockets and side zipper. Next we will make a basic shirred skirt with elastic waistband and patch pockets. Basic sewing skills are required for this course, basic skirt patterns will be drafted from a basic skirt block and students must purchase fabric and thread for their 3 garments. This class meets for 5 week nights, class size limited. *Please Provide Instructor With Your Dress or Skirt Size for Skirt Block @ ric.rac.clothing@gmail.com* Fabric Requirements 1.5 yds muslin for pencil skirt sample (can be purchased at TSW) 1.25-1.75 yds for Pencil Skirt, fabric must be woven, no stretch or jersey, preferably cotton, works best with Linen, printed Cotton, Sateen, lighter weighted Wools, stiffer or heavier Poly and Rayon fabric is acceptable. Fabric Must not be sheer or to light weight. 1.25 -1.75 yds for Pencil Skirt Lining Optional, Poly and Rayon and Cotton Lining Recommended. 1.25-1.75 yds for A-line Skirt, fabric must be woven, no stretch or jersey, preferably cotton, light weight or printed cotton is fine, Poly or Rayon is acceptable. Fabric can be sheer, but must have lining. 1.25 -1.75 yds for A-Line Skirt Lining Optional, Poly, Rayon and Cotton Lining Recommended. 1.25-1.75 yds for Gathered Skirt fabric must be woven, no stretch or jersey, preferably cotton, light weight or printed cotton is fine, Poly or Rayon is acceptable. Fabric can be sheer, but must have lining. 1.25 -1.75 yds for Gathered Skirt Lining Optional, Poly, Rayon and Cotton Lining Recommended.

Teen Sewing - A Project a Day, 2012 with Debi Cournale
$450.00
Monday through Friday, June 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 9:30-4:30

Whether you have experience with sewing or are eager to learn, this camp offers a unique opportunity to build knowledge or refine your skills. Our goal is to teach a technically focused and comprehensive sewing course while having fun doing it. We will teach you how to find the correct fabric, understand your store bought pattern, sew in a zipper, use several different stitching techniques .... and more! Each day you will learn or enhance your basic sewing foundation through the different construction techniques each project will require. The Project a Day will include a summer shirt, simple skirt, shorts and a fun bag. We will have you hooked on sewing and ready to add to your wardrobe. Ages 10 and up, no experience needed. If you have any questions call Debi Cournale 676-1900

Discover Your Best Colors with Donna Fujii
$150.00, materials cost $45.00
Sunday, June 24, 10:00-1:00

Kid's Sewing Studio with Jennifer Serr
$595.00
Monday through Friday, July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 9:00-3:00

In these Camps for children, ages 8 and up, we embrace the exciting world of fashion design. Students will cultivate many fashion related design skills including fashion design, sewing and creative thinking. We will explore numerous avenues of inspiration, through illustration, by making design boards and will delve into the technical world of hands-on garment construction with hand and machine sewing. Each day will begin with a short demonstration and practice of a sewing or design technique, followed by work on the sewing project. We will break for lunch and eat on-site, either in our workspace or on the patio outside. The afternoon will be spent sewing and refining our new designing skills. On Friday we end with a terrific fashion show to show our biggest fans (that means you!) what we've accomplished during the camp. Download the registration form

Have It Your Way with Lynda Albiero
$90.00
Saturday, December 1, 10:00-5:00

Entertaining ideas for pin cushions and sachets With flea market bits and pieces purchased on her Venetian tours, Lynda returns to TSW with ideas for a personalized pin cushion and sachet for holiday gifting. Her signature water colored booklet contains both inspiration and instruction to transform your collections into unique gifts or sale items. You'll select from vintage Japanese cottons, silks and ribbons for the foundation. A rainbow of colors and textures will be offered so you may express your own style of embellishment : vintage Peking glass, unusual fragments of trim, ribbons, vintage sew-ons, Chinese good luck tokens, tassels, Venetian flea market purchases plus other treasures from Lynda's supply drawers in her studio. TSW is the perfect creative sanctuary to celebrate the beginning of a hectic season ahead. Come indulge in a day of beautiful materials, homemade desserts plus the opportunity to purchase from an array of Lynda's sachets, earrings, recipe portfolios and additional embellishment supplies. When registering, kindly indicate your choice of Saturday or Sunday. Enrollment will close on Monday, November 26, allowing Lynda time to prepare the ribbon tied boxes

Have It Your Way with Lynda Albiero
$90.00, materials cost $70.00
Sunday, December 2, 10:00-5:00

All classes are held in the San Francisco Bay Area. We strongly advise advance registration for classes, not only to ensure your space in the class but also to ensure that the class happens! If we don't meet the minimum of six students for a class a week prior to the class start date, we must cancel the event.

Registration: We now offer Paypal signup for all classes. You can also register for a class by , or by calling us at (415) 221-7397. Payments may be made by check or credit card.

Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are available for purchase. They are valid for one year from date-of-issue.

Studio Hours & Private Lessons: Need to finish a project but don't have the space or proper tools? The Sewing Workshop offers their well-equipped, large workroom for your private use. Call ahead to reserve time and a machine for a few hours or a day during our office hours. Studio hours are $15 per hour for the first hour, and $10 per hour thereafter. Sew Labs are held monthly; the evening fee is $20. Private lessons are $50 per hour.

Class Fee Policy: All classes with a fee of $90.00 or less require full payment at the time of registration. Classes require at least $90 or 50% deposit, whichever is greater, at time of registration. The balance is due on the first day of the class. Partial payment is not available when paying with Paypal. Unless you cancel within the allowed period, full payment is required. Materials fees are made payable to the instructor on the day of class.

Cancellation/Transfer Policy: A $10.00 transaction fee applies to all class cancellations and transfers. Sorry, no refunds for missed classes. To receive a refund for a cancelled registration, notification must be given one full week prior to the class start date. (Of course, more time is always appreciated.) Retreat cancellations require 30 days notice; the fee is noted in the description. If we must cancel a class, you will receive a full refund, or you may apply the fee to another class.

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