Fashion & Design
Spring / Summer 2012

Embroidery for Fashion Designers

Discover the cross cultural history of embroidered garments! Learn how to make your own stretcher screen, draft your own embroidery patterns, and properly execute a wide variety of embroidery stitches through the creation of samplers. Some sewing experience is suggested, but not required.

6 weeks: $225
Some materials included

6 Tuesdays
Apr 17 – May 29
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Leanne Shea Rhem

Intro to Crochet

This course focuses on the basics of crochet: understanding and choosing tools and materials, creating chains, and reading patterns. You'll create samples of various techniques and begin at least one introductory level project of your choosing. You'll leave with the confidence and skills to continue crocheting.

6 weeks: $200
Materials not included

6 Wednesdays
Apr 18 – May 30
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Instructor: Tara Lee Towers

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Intro to Sewing

Think of the money you'd save if you could sew! In this introductory course, learn the basics of machine sewing, commercial patterns, and how to choose the best fabric for your project. Create a bag or your own piece of clothing as you learn new skills or improve upon existing ones.

6 weeks: $200
Materials not included

6 Tuesdays
Apr 17 – May 29
6:30pm–8:30pm
Instructor: Marianne Jetté

Natural Dyeing

Discover the wonders of natural dyeing! Various applications for your newly coloured protein (animal) and cellulose (plant) fabrics and yarns will be discussed, while you create a research book that explores colour theory, dye techniques and personal explorations for individual projects. Leave with thorough knowledge of how to safely set up your own dye studio.

6 weeks: $300
Most materials included

6 Thursdays
Apr 19 – May 31
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Instructor: Leanne Shea Rhem

Fashion & DesignSpring / Summer 2012

Fashion & Design
Spring / Summer 2012