Tuesdays, November 19 - December 10, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Join us to learn the art of shirt making and create a classic button shirt: a timeless wardrobe staple. Strengthen your sewing skills and perfect your technique.

This class is designed for the confident beginner or intermediate sewist.

Supplies: Students should download, print, and assemble the Noa Linen Shirt pattern before the first class session. We recommend having your patterns printed on size A0 paper at your local copy shop. Ask the shop to print at 100% with no scaling or tiling.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Sunday, November 24, 2024 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $75

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this workshop is for you! Learn the anatomy of the sewing machine

This workshop introduces you to the anatomy of the sewing machine and how to get started including, bobbin winding, threading, stitch selection and sewing a variety of seams. Together, we will make a quick and easy, yet endlessly customizable pillowcase.

Supplies: Bring your own sewing machine (including its “feet” and manual) or use one of the studio machines.

Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring along the following to personalize your project: 3/4 yard for the body of the pillow, 1/4 yard for the cuff & 1/4 yard for accent. We recommend 100% quilting cotton.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 12 - 4P | One-day workshop | $225

Spend an afternoon crafting your own pair of wool sheepskin slippers! Start by selecting your sheepskin colors, then trace, cut, hammer, and stitch your slippers together. You’ll leave with a pair of handmade, customized, and super warm slippers that will last through many chilly seasons. No previous experience necessary.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Stace Fulwiler Wood

Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 10 - 1P | One-day workshop | $100

Turn your cherished memorabilia into a cozy quilt! Learn how to select, prepare, and stabilize your t-shirts and to design and assemble your quilt top using foundational quilting skills. Perfect for all skill levels,

Supplies: Bring your collection of pre-washed t-shirts (10 - 20 recommended for a lap quilt), and your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 10A - 2:30P | One-day workshop | $150

Nothing says “happy holidays” like a handmade card, and nothings says handmade better than letterpress! Using antique wood and metal type, ornaments, and illustrations, you’ll design a single-color card and print it on a printing press that started its working life in 1892.

At the end of the day, you’ll take home 25 handmade cards (plus envelopes) in plenty of time to get them sent to friends and family before the holiday season gets too busy. Class takers should come with an idea of a short phrase (no more than 10 words) that they’d like to use in their card design, and wear clothes that they don’t mind getting a little inky.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Sarah Clark

Wednesdays, October 23 - November 20, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Clear out your fabric stash and turn those beloved scraps into beautiful, one-of-a-kind quilts! Learn efficient techniques for cutting and arranging fabric scraps, explore creative quilt layouts, and master finishing touches to create stunning, sustainable quilts. Perfect for quilters of all levels, this class offers personalized guidance to help you transform your fabric remnants into cherished masterpieces.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Tuesdays, November 19 - December 10, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $250

Join us to learn the art of shirt making and create a classic button shirt: a timeless wardrobe staple. Strengthen your sewing skills and perfect your technique.

This class is designed for the confident beginner or intermediate sewist.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

In addition, students should download, print, and assemble the Noa Linen Shirt pattern before the first class session. We recommend having your patterns printed on size A0 paper at your local copy shop. Ask the shop to print at 100% with no scaling or tiling.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Mondays, November 4 - 18, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $200

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this series of workshops is for you! Each of these short accessible workshops will build your sewing confidence!

This workshop will introduce you to the anatomy of the sewing machine and how to get started including, bobbin winding, threading, stitch selection and sewing a variety of seams. Over the course of 3 weeks, we will make a customaizable projects including a pillowcases, tote bags and zipper pouches.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $75

Print and make your own holiday ornaments. Design and carve a stamp to create beautiful 3D ornaments. You can use your ornaments to decorate a tree, a window, or you can even fill them with treats for a homemade Advent calendar. You’ll leave class with a few ornaments and a block you can use to create more at home.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Tracy Gillespie

Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 10A - 4P | Weekend workshop | $425

Experience the age-old cordwainer* craft! Use the original tin patterns, circa 1920, and many other antique shoemaking tools—that have been used by generations of Cordwainers—to craft a pair of the Pathfinder Oxford style of shoe.

Choose from an array of beautiful leathers, and learn traditional skills like how to cut leather, lay the patterns, hand lace the uppers, and waxing and burnishing the sole side. Near the end of class, you’ll inscribe your shoes with your name as a mark of your incredible, personalized creation.

Open to all skill levels, but some hand strength is required since the entire shoe is laced by hand.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. A materials fee of $250 is payable to the teaching artist.

Teaching Artist: Molly Grant

*A cordwainer is a shoemaker who makes new shoes from leather (as opposed to a cobbler who repairs existing shoes).

Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 10A - 4P | Weekend workshop | $425

Experience the age-old cordwainer* craft! Use the original tin patterns, circa 1920, and many other antique shoemaking tools—that have been used by generations of Cordwainers—to craft a pair of the Pathfinder Oxford style of shoe.

Choose from an array of beautiful leathers, and learn traditional skills like how to cut leather, lay the patterns, hand lace the uppers, and waxing and burnishing the sole side. Near the end of class, you’ll inscribe your shoes with your name as a mark of your incredible, personalized creation.

Open to all skill levels, but some hand strength is required since the entire shoe is laced by hand.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. A materials fee of $250 is payable to the teaching artist.

Teaching Artist: Molly Grant

*A cordwainer is a shoemaker who makes new shoes from leather (as opposed to a cobbler who repairs existing shoes).

Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 10A - 4P | Weekend workshop | $425

Experience the age-old cordwainer* craft! Use the original tin patterns, circa 1920, and many other antique shoemaking tools—that have been used by generations of Cordwainers—to craft a pair of the Pathfinder Oxford style of shoe.

Choose from an array of beautiful leathers, and learn traditional skills like how to cut leather, lay the patterns, hand lace the uppers, and waxing and burnishing the sole side. Near the end of class, you’ll inscribe your shoes with your name as a mark of your incredible, personalized creation.

Open to all skill levels, but some hand strength is required since the entire shoe is laced by hand.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. A materials fee of $250 is payable to the teaching artist.

Teaching Artist: Molly Grant

*A cordwainer is a shoemaker who makes new shoes from leather (as opposed to a cobbler who repairs existing shoes).

Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 10A - 4P | Weekend workshop | $425

Experience the age-old cordwainer* craft! Use the original tin patterns, circa 1920, and many other antique shoemaking tools—that have been used by generations of Cordwainers—to craft a pair of the Pathfinder Oxford style of shoe.

Choose from an array of beautiful leathers, and learn traditional skills like how to cut leather, lay the patterns, hand lace the uppers, and waxing and burnishing the sole side. Near the end of class, you’ll inscribe your shoes with your name as a mark of your incredible, personalized creation.

Open to all skill levels, but some hand strength is required since the entire shoe is laced by hand.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. A materials fee of $250 is payable to the teaching artist.

Teaching Artist: Molly Grant

*A cordwainer is a shoemaker who makes new shoes from leather (as opposed to a cobbler who repairs existing shoes).

Wednesdays, October 23 - November 20, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Clear out your fabric stash and turn those beloved scraps into beautiful, one-of-a-kind quilts! Learn efficient techniques for cutting and arranging fabric scraps, explore creative quilt layouts, and master finishing touches to create stunning, sustainable quilts. Perfect for quilters of all levels, this class offers personalized guidance to help you transform your fabric remnants into cherished masterpieces.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Mondays, November 4 - 18, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $200

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this series of workshops is for you! Each of these short accessible workshops will build your sewing confidence!

This workshop will introduce you to the anatomy of the sewing machine and how to get started including, bobbin winding, threading, stitch selection and sewing a variety of seams. Over the course of 3 weeks, we will make a customaizable projects including a pillowcases, tote bags and zipper pouches.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Sunday, November 10, 2024 | 9A - 1P | One-day workshop | $100

Enjoy the simple pleasure of creating a decoration or gift from local materials that have been responsibly harvested. Utilizing techniques common to the Scandinavian and Russian style of basketry, you will craft birds and stars from strips of inner bark from the paper birch. Included is a discussion on how the material is harvested and prepared. For students, ages 14+.

Supplies: Materials are not included with registration. A $35 materials fee is payable to the Teaching Artist.

Guest Artist: Penny Hewitt

Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 9A - 1P | One-day workshop | $100

In this one-day Punch Needle workshop create a 5” X 5” mug rug or trivet with the Oxford Punch Needle. Choose from one of four Punch Needle designs - Bird, Sheep, Maple Leaf or Pine Tree.

Supplies: A kit of materials is included with registration, including a pattern, directions, monks’ cloth, and yarn. Tools, such as the #10 Oxford Regular Punch Needle and No Slip Frame are provided with an option to purchase at the end of workshop.

Guest Artist: Krista Atkenson

Wednesdays, October 23 - November 20, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Clear out your fabric stash and turn those beloved scraps into beautiful, one-of-a-kind quilts! Learn efficient techniques for cutting and arranging fabric scraps, explore creative quilt layouts, and master finishing touches to create stunning, sustainable quilts. Perfect for quilters of all levels, this class offers personalized guidance to help you transform your fabric remnants into cherished masterpieces.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Mondays, November 4 - 18, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $200

If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this series of workshops is for you! Each of these short accessible workshops will build your sewing confidence!

This workshop will introduce you to the anatomy of the sewing machine and how to get started including, bobbin winding, threading, stitch selection and sewing a variety of seams. Over the course of 3 weeks, we will make a customaizable projects including a pillowcases, tote bags and zipper pouches.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $75

Streamline your sewing process with a serger! In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn essential skills, including threading, tension adjustment, and basic stitches on the serger. Leave with the knowledge to finish seams professionally and tackle a variety of fabrics.

Supplies: Bring your serger (plus its manual). If you do not have your own serger, email us at hello@craftstudies.org.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 9A - 4P | One-day workshop | $185

In this one-day workshop, create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets are woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. You choose the basket style to weave in your one-day workshop. Registration closes one week prior to the workshop date.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Guest Artist: Ray Lagasse

Wednesdays, October 23 - November 20, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Clear out your fabric stash and turn those beloved scraps into beautiful, one-of-a-kind quilts! Learn efficient techniques for cutting and arranging fabric scraps, explore creative quilt layouts, and master finishing touches to create stunning, sustainable quilts. Perfect for quilters of all levels, this class offers personalized guidance to help you transform your fabric remnants into cherished masterpieces.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Wednesdays, October 2 - 30, 2024 (skips October 16) | 10A - 12P | 4 sessions | $75

Explore this unique quilt block structure while learning some new tips and tricks! Includes demonstration and discussion of foundational piecing, accurate seams allowances, and lots of creativity. Discover the variety of patterns that you can create with this simple block pattern.

Offered in partnership with Bugbee Senior Center with generous support from the Vermont Arts Council.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Friday October 25 - Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 10A - 3P | Weekend workshop | $300

Are you a confident beginner or intermediate sewist? Join us for a weekend intensive working on wardrobe-worthy projects. Bring your own patterns or make a top and bottom set of tried and true wardrobe staples, as you learn new skills and perfect the ones you know.

Coffee and snacks will be provided each day, so you can spend the weekend stitching.

Supplies: Mary will be in touch with students in advance of the class to discuss your goals and appropriate fabric selection.

Students may be expected to purchase sewing patterns in advance. We recommend having your patterns printed on size A0 paper at your local copy shop. Ask the shop to print at 100% with no scaling or tiling.

Bring your sewing machine or use a studio machine.

Teaching artist: Mary Worrell

Friday October 25 - Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 10A - 3P | Weekend workshop | $300

Are you a confident beginner or intermediate sewist? Join us for a weekend intensive working on wardrobe-worthy projects. Bring your own patterns or make a top and bottom set of tried and true wardrobe staples, as you learn new skills and perfect the ones you know.

Coffee and snacks will be provided each day, so you can spend the weekend stitching.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

In addition, students may be expected to purchase sewing patterns in advance. We recommend having your patterns printed on size A0 paper at your local copy shop. Ask the shop to print at 100% with no scaling or tiling.

Mary will be in touch with students in advance of the class to discuss your goals and appropriate fabric selection.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Friday October 25 - Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 10A - 3P | Weekend workshop | $300

Are you a confident beginner or intermediate sewist? Join us for a weekend intensive working on wardrobe-worthy projects. Bring your own patterns or make a top and bottom set of tried and true wardrobe staples, as you learn new skills and perfect the ones you know.

Coffee and snacks will be provided each day, so you can spend the weekend stitching.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

In addition, students may be expected to purchase sewing patterns in advance. We recommend having your patterns printed on size A0 paper at your local copy shop. Ask the shop to print at 100% with no scaling or tiling.

Mary will be in touch with students in advance of the class to discuss your goals and appropriate fabric selection.

Teaching Artist: Mary Worrell

Wednesdays, October 23 - November 20, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 5 sessions | $300

Clear out your fabric stash and turn those beloved scraps into beautiful, one-of-a-kind quilts! Learn efficient techniques for cutting and arranging fabric scraps, explore creative quilt layouts, and master finishing touches to create stunning, sustainable quilts. Perfect for quilters of all levels, this class offers personalized guidance to help you transform your fabric remnants into cherished masterpieces.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Thursdays, October 2 - 30, 2024 (skips October 16) | 10A - 12P | 4 sessions | $75

Explore this unique quilt block structure while learning some new tips and tricks! Includes demonstration and discussion of foundational piecing, accurate seams allowances, and lots of creativity. Discover the variety of patterns that you can create with this simple block pattern.

Offered in partnership with Bugbee Senior Center with generous support from the Vermont Arts Council.

Supplies: Bring your sewing machine (plus its feet and manual) or use one of the studio's sewing machines.

We will review material requirements at the first class. Choose from a variety of fabrics from our collection, or bring your own to personalize your project.

Teaching Artist: Carol Devins

Tuesdays, October 8 - 22, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $225

Delve into the fundamentals of embroidery, from understanding different types of needles and threads to learning essential stitches. Whether you're a complete novice or seeking to develop your skills through trying different types of embroidery, this course offers a blend of practical knowledge and hands-on practice to unlock your creativity and master the art of needlework.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: June Albright

Sunday, October 20, 2024 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $75

Get into the Halloween spirit with Block Print: Spooky Garland! You'll carve your own spine-chilling stamps to create a festive garland. Learn the basics of block printing, from design and carving to inking and printing. Take home your custom-carved stamps and a unique Halloween garland to add an eerie touch to your decorations.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Tracy Gillespie