Starting Wednesday, February 28 (estimated through August), the 400 block of Walnut Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic until date of completion. The Art Room will be open to business as usual! You will have the ability to park in the lots north and south of Walnut Street and have walking access with the sidewalks.
If the sidewalk happens to be closed in front of The Art Room, we will have safe access through the back door of the studio (which can be accessed in the walkway on the south side of Sweet Sensations.) We will also let you know through the Remind App
Please take note of illustrated map here for your reference. Please be patient as beauty takes time. We are so excited about what this beautification means for our city!
Spring Session 2
No Classes during Clay Spring Break
INTRO TO YOUR MACHINE CLASS: March 19, +$32 on day of class.
March 26, Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7
(Possible Make Up Day: May 14)
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Machine recommendations:
If you have a machine sitting in your closet, let’s definitely try that one before you buy a new one! If you are buying new, do not buy digital, keep the features and stitches as simple as possible, but do not buy “kid” size machines. these are my favorites:
Singer Heavy Duty, $150-$200
Singer 2277 $150 or 3337 $150
About this class:
This is a beginner sewing class for ages 7 and older. This class will explore projects and ideas to grow their knowledge in machine and hand sewing as well as hand embroidery art. If you have a machine at home that you will be using, please bring it to class each week. It’s important to learn on the machine you will be using. IF you do not have a machine to bring, you may pay an extra fee to use a class machine while you decide if you want to purchase a machine. We recommend full size machines for this class. The small “beginner” or “child friendly” machines are two small and not worth the short amount of time these would be used. Your child will learn the proper safety to learn and handle a full size machine and have much more success for a longer time using a bigger and better machine!
INTRO TO YOUR MACHINE CLASS: $32 on day of class
THIS class is NOT included in the cost of the session. This is only offered ONCE at the beginning of each session. If you have NEVER taken a sewing class in the art room, you need to take this class so we can see your level of understanding the machine. Please let us know if you need this class in the “additional info” and you can pay the amount on the day of the event. If you are comfortable with your machine, please call us to discuss not taking this class.
BASIC SUPPLIES needed for ALL Sewing Classes:
- GOOD fabric scissors ($10+)
- extra bobbins that fit your machine (do not buy pre-wound bobbins)
- seam ripper
- box of sewing clips (100 for $10 on amazon)
- 4+ fat quarters of fabric (choose sets of 2 that look good together)
(more fabric will be needed but we will let you know through the remind app what the upcoming projects will be)
You can bring your own machine (encouraged) or pay
$40 each session to rent class machine (pay in studio)
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
Minimum of 4 students per class. Max of 8 students per class. A week before classes begin, if the minimum has not been met we will have to cancel the class. Please sign up in advance to guarantee your spot in the class or to make sure we have the class you want for your artist. Please share with your friends through email and social media!
IF the instructor has to cancel class for emergency reasons (personal or environmental) and we cannot find a replacement teacher, we will contact you as soon as possible through the Remind App. The possible Makeup Class will be held on the 9th week after the scheduled 8 weeks have ended.
Payments are made per session, not per class. If your student cannot attend a class during the session, there are no makeups or forwarded payments. Signing up for the session ensures your spot in the class for all 7 weeks. Lessons will be built on the previous weeks lesson and projects will overlap from previous weeks.
If you are having trouble signing up for a class it means there are no spots left for that session. Please choose a different class or session.
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PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE REMIND APP IF YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR THIS CLASS. THIS IS THE WAY YOUR INSTRUCTOR WILL COMMUNICATE WITH YOU DURING YOUR SESSION.