Organize Your Own Workshop - Pick Your Own TopicInterested in taking a deep dive into a specific topic? Want to set up a series of private classes for you and your friends? Looking for an interesting project for your homeschooling network? Choose a topic below and contact me with some suggested days and times.
Have another topic in mind? Let me know! Textiles and Design1. INTRO TO DESIGN
If you love sewing and fashion and are ready to design your own ideas but are not sure where or how to start, then this class is for you! You will learn how and where to look to be inspired to create your own design ideas. In this class, you will have exercises to make the process easy and fun! Once you begin to develop your design ideas, simple methods for sketching those ideas will be shown, allowing you to make preliminary sketches of your designs. The principles of design will be discussed as well as things to consider when thinking about fabric choices. NO prior experience necessary! • Length - 3 hours • Cost - $70 • Class Size - 3-6 students • Level - Beginners 2. ALL ABOUT TEXTILES
Have you ever wondered how to identify the major types of textiles and weaves and what fabrics would be the best choice for your garment? In this class, students will learn to: 1) Identify fabrics/fiber content - natural as well as synthetics - by performing different fabric testing 2) Acquire an understanding of what fabrics would be used for particular clothing. A selection of fabrics will be shown to inspect the drape, determined by the types of fibers in the weave, the thickness of the fabric and yarns to construct the fabric, as well as the type of weave, to successfully choose the correct fabric for your garment. • Length - 4.5 hrs • Cost - $100 • Kit Fee - $35, includes all sample fabrics and instruction sheets • Class Size - 3-6 students • Level - Excellent Class - Can't wait to take others! –Carol Wolfe More Reviews!I had absolutely zero sewing experience and now I am not afraid of the sewing machine. – Anne I've never sewed before but Barbara made me feel at ease. She was patient and helpful. –Ashley Extremely patient and explains things as much as you need it. –Anne Barbara was awesome and patient and fun - definitely a must do. –Joe Barbara was so knowledgeable and a delight. –Maria A great build on all my viewing of project runway. I'll be back for more. –Julie Shryn Barbara's wonderful classes met all of my expectations and more! – Emieg |