Toronto Craft Alert

In these classes, children will improve hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills.

They will learn hand sewing techniques from how to thread a needle, sewing on two and four holed buttons and easy basting stitches and more.

They will also learn basic operation of a sewing machine, including threading, needle replacement and bobbin winding.
Projects include:
Bookmark
Needle Book
Soft Toy

For more information on classes, go to sewintoronto.com
Location: Dundas West and Keele
Contact:

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Learn to sew and brush up on your sewing skills this summer at Scadding Court Community Centre (707 Dundas Street West)

The following classes are great for beginners or anyone wanting to brush up on their sewing skills. All classes are $30 each.

Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Thursday, June 24, 6-9pm
Learn the basics and make a cutlery holder.

Basic Alterations
Thursday, July 8, 2010, 6-9pm
Save some cash by learning to hem your clothes and [...]

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New summer classes at Sew Be It Studio
call: 416-481-7784

Tailoring 101 – Tailoring is a craft that requires precision and attention to detail. In seven weeks, students will learn the fine art of tailoring to create the perfect jacket. Learn the tricks of the trade from a professional tailor!

This course will cover how to achieve the proper jacket fit, methods for inserting the set- in sleeves, shaping the collar, shoulder pads application, pad stitching, welt pocket, and properly attaching the [...]

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One Day Intensive Enamelling Workshops

Please note – these will be the last classes that Torched Studio will be offering until September.

Torched Studio
On Ossington at Bloor

Beginner – learn all the basics of enamelling. Annealing, counter enamel, inclusions, layering, basic stencilling.
Beginner Classes – June 2nd, 9th, 16th or 23rd. 10am to 3pm.

Advanced – learn cloisonne, silver foil techniques, copper stamping/texturing.
If there are other techniques you are interested in learning let me know, it may be possible to cover those as well.

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Celebrate the summer season with a crafty class at the workroom.

- Father’s Day is approaching, so learn to make a Sewn Men’s Tie. You’ll be amazed at how simple this project is. We’ve also had lots of people take this class to make custom ties for wedding parties. What a wonderful way to customize a special day.

- Learn to build a classic quilt block in our Log Cabin workshop. This versatile block can be arranged in a surprising number of [...]

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Organic Metal Grand Re-Opening!
Saturday May 29, 4-8:30pm
578 College Street

We have been busy!

Come by on Saturday May 29th 4:00-8:30pm to celebrate our new space with some food and wine!

Come check out our new artists, new work and Beautiful new space! Showcasing the work of Robin Gray and featuring works by Maae Jewelry, Hey Lady Designs and Carmen Tam.

We have a new schedule of Jewellery workshops, [...]

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