Classes

SEWING skills

This program is led and staffed by volunteers. Students learn how to sew simple straight lines on fabric and work their way through ten projects, each project building upon the skills learned. Students receive a reconditioned sewing machine midway through the course allowing them to become familiar with that machine here in the studio prior to graduation. During their ‘graduation’ celebration they receive a completion certificate and an Artisan tool bag with scissors and other tools to go with their machine. They then take the machine and tools home to continue sewing.

beginner- Thursdays 9am to 12pm

An eight to twelve-week course that teaches basic sewing skills and sewing-related vocabulary.

intermediate- Mon., wed., fri 9am to 12pm

A class that continues with more advanced sewing techniques, more language coaching, and the basics of retail selling. In the intermediate class students create items for sale in the gift shop, earning 60% of the income from sale of their products.

alteration techniques - Tuesdays 9am to 12pm

Exciting news! Our Alterations program is alive and thriving!! Bring us your hems, your broken straps, your repairs and your re-sizing. Yes, we also offer custom sewing. Come see us on “Alterations Tuesdays” - we are here from 9 AM to 12 PM.

With guidance and tutoring by our skilled instructors, our Advanced Sewing/Alterations students will do an excellent job for you. This program not only provides a valued service to the community but it offers our students the opportunity to polish their skills and to explore this field as a potential career choice. As with the sale of items by advanced students, the Artisans performing alterations or custom sewing receive 60% of the income from their work.

knitting & Crocheting - tuesdays 9am to12pm

We welcome all levels and work on projects that include both knitting and crocheting techniques. Students create items such as scarves, shawls, beanies, socks, infant clothing and items, and more. Artisans again receive 60% of the revenue from sale of their items in the gift shop.

Want to join our classes?

Did you know?

Artisans are paid 60% of the sales price from each item they make and sell. Money earned is considered supplemental income as a part of our training program. 

OUR WORKSPACE

Hours of operation

Monday through Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm

In January 2024, we moved to the lovely Arcade Building on State street. A heartfelt thank you from the students and volunteers of A4H to
Andy and Elizabeth Scoggin of Scoggin Investments for their support!