In this 3 week course students will learn how to make their own custom christmas stockings. The instructor will guide the class through the design process and help bring students’ unique ideas to life. Students will be able to make 2 – 4 stockings and please bring your choice fabric to class as there will be limited options.

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like.

Thursdays, December 5 – 19 
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

In this 3 week course students will learn how to make their own custom table runner and place mats. The instructor will guide the class through the design process and help bring students’ unique ideas to life. Students will be able to make 1 table runner and 4 place mats. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like.

Thursdays, November 7 – 21 
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

A clamsehll box, is a type of protective packaging and storage solution typically used for valuable or delicate items such as books, documents, artwork, photographs or other valuable objects. The design of a clamshell box resembles the shape of a clamshell and consists of two hinged halves that open and close like a book. Students will work closely with the instructor to create a custom designed box and basic tips and tricks of box making will be shared during the construction of the box. All materials are provided.

Saturday, December 7
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Adult: (16+) | All levels

In this introductory class, student will gain a basic understanding of history, techniques, tools and styles of Western marbling. Students will get hands on experience of all aspects of marbling from paper priming and preparatory mixing of water medium and paints, to the creation of classic patterns. Specific attention will be given to learning how to obtain particular designs using a diverse array of rakes and combs. Students will have ample time for experimentation with guidance from the instructor.

Saturday, November 23
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

This one day workshop will take students through Western marbling techniques on fabric. Students will begin with the introduction of marbling on fabric and working with the instructors, they will develop new patterns with an eye for nuance. The primary focus will be on marbling fabric to create book cloth and techniques for other textile uses will also be discussed. Using the marbled fabric they created, students will create book cloth to use on the cover of the book they will bind. The instructor will teach his unique binding style based on methods used in contemporary Northern Italy. Each student will leave with a handbound book covered in fabric they patterned and marbled. All materials provided.

Saturday, September 28 
10 am – 5 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Age: Adult (15+) | All levels: Some book arts experience is helpful but not required:

In this introductory intensive workshop, students will learn to master the basics of sewing, while starting and completing a throw pillow. If you’re a beginner or someone who needs a refresher, this class is for you!  Students will learn basic sewing machine mechanics and accessories, sewing machine control and coordination (sewing in lines, curves and corners), basic hand sewing and stitches, fabric and notion selection, proper cutting techniques, and how to start designing and executing  your own sewing projects. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Saturday, August 31
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginner to Intermediate

With autumn right around the corner, let’s prepare for the season by needle felting a pumpkin with a face! In this workshop, students will learn how to create a pumpkin out of wool as well as learn how to sculpt a face into each pumpkin, making it unique. Students will have the option to choose whether their pumpkin will have a happy, scary, sad or surprised expression. Join us for an evening of needle felting fun and all supplies and materials are provided. This workshop is perfect for the beginner or experienced needle felter.

Thursday, September 19
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

In this 4 week course, students will work with the instructor on learning button up shirt design and fitting. Over the duration of this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of shirt design, fitting techniques, reading a pattern, sewing a button hole, hem and more! The pattern will be provided. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Tuesdays, October 8 – 29
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Pena
Age: Adult (16+) | All levels

In this 4 week course students will learn to master the basics of sewing and complete your very own tote bag from a design and fabric of your choosing. If you’re a beginner or someone who needs a refresher, this class is for you! Students will learn basic sewing machine mechanics and accessories, sewing machine control and coordination (sewing in lines, curves and corners), basic hand sewing and stitches, fabric and notion selection, proper cutting techniques, and how to start designing and executing  your own sewing projects. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Tuesday, August 6 – 27
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (16+) | Beginner to Intermediate

In this workshop students will create a sweet garden mouse adorned with a flowery hat. Students will learn how to use two armatures to create their mouse as well as sculpt its features using needle felting techniques. This workshop is perfect for beginner and experienced needle felters. All supplies are provided. 

Wednesday, August 14
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Lynn Short
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels