CREATIVE EMBROIDERY CLUB

Sessions: 12
Teacher: Lynn
Date: 2nd Saturday of each month, 10-11am
This club features a monthly, innovative embroidery project designed by Snez Babic. Saturday, there is an optional one hour demonstation on how to create the new project with coordinating embroidery designs.

A Hands-on class can be schedule upon requests.
FEE: $95 to have the project and designs e-mailed.
  Or $120 to have the project photocopied and design disk made.
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DESIGNER DIAMOND CLUB

Sessions: 12
Teacher: Patricia
Date: Last Saturday of each month 9 - 12
Each month there will be a different project designed by the Husqvarna educators. These projects will explore the different stitches and features of your new Designer Diamond - every sewers best friend.
CLASS FEE: $20 or 1 Education Coupon
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FOOT OF THE MONTH CLUB

Sessions: 1 per month
Teacher: Lynn or Patricia
Dates:
This is you opportunity to explore and discover new feet and what your machine is capable of. These projects will expand your sewing techniques and foster your creativity.
CLASS FEE: $20 or Education Coupon.
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HOOP CLUB

Sessions: 1 per month, ALL LEVELS
Teacher: Varies Each Month
Date: 2nd Saturday of each month, 12 - 3pm
Learn all the tricks and tips that allow you to explore your embroidery machine. Class size is limited, so register early.
Sept: A purse featuring the Texture Hoop - Patricia
Oct: Table runner featuring Yarn Coaching - Lynn
Nov: Camisole featuring Cotton Lace - Lo Ann
CLASS FEE: $20 or 1 Education Coupon.
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SEW YOUNG, SEW FUN - AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

Session: Weekly
Teacher: Patricia
Date: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 4-5pm
A great time for children to learn how to sew and develop their creativity. This club is for ages 9 to 13 years old.
CLASS FEE: $5 plus materials
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SOFTWARE CLUB

Sessions: 1 per month
Teacher: Lynn
Date: Second Saturday of each month 1 - 4pm
Each month you will learn a different module of Husqvarna 4D Software. You are welcome to bring your laptop for hands on experience, or just follow the demonstration and make notes. Complete the project in class or at home and bring back for show-and-tell.
CLASS FEE: $20 or 1 Education Coupon
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DESIGNER DIVA'S CLUB

Sessions: 2 per month
Teacher: Patricia and Jane
Date: 1st and 3rd Wednesday 6 - 9pm
An awesome adventure in sewing. Leran to draft and design your own clothing.
CLASS FEE: $30 per month
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SEW SOCIAL

Sessions: 1 or 3
Teacher: Jane
Dates: Oct. 22, Nov. 5, 12 and Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3
Every Thursday afternoon come and sew what you want, finish something you need help with, or start something new. The teacher is there to guide you.
CLASS FEE: $20 a session, or 3 sessions for $45
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TOONY TUESDAY

Teacher: Patricia
Dates: First Tuesday of the month @ 1 - 2pm (Sept. to Aug.)
Unwind and socialize with fellow quilters. Each month we will make a different block using thangles. Assemble your blocks into a Sample Quilt when the year is done. A draw will be held for all participants at year end.
CLASS FEE: $2
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BOXED PLEAT SHADE

Session: 2
Teacher: Jane
Dates: Wednesday Oct 14, 21, 28 @ 6 - 9pm
Choose from a variety of box-pleat styles - scalloped, box-pleated, handkerchief, or straight with/without piping. Make your own pattern and learn trade secrets.
CLASS FEE: $45
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PINCHED PLEAT SHEERS

Session: 2
Teacher: Jane
Date: TBA
Make your own 'Pinch Pleat' sheers. Learn how to handle the delicate material as you work. Devise a pattern to fit various sizes of window. Discover trade secrets for a professional look.
CLASS FEE: $30
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BEGINNER QUILT

Sessions: 3
Teacher: Jane
Date: Sept 24, Oct 1 and 8 @ 6 - 9pm
An easy to assemble quilt using charm squares in an around the world
CLASS FEE: $45
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INTERMEDIATE QUILT

Sessions: 3
Teacher: Patricia
Date: Thurs Oct 15, 22, 29 @ 6 - 9pm
This colorful quilt is designed for new quilters with some previous experience. It is quick and easy to sew. Choose one of six sizes from table cloth to King size.
CLASS FEE: $45
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CAROUSEL HORSE - Painted Pony

Sessions: 2
Teacher: Jane
Date: Sat. Nov. 22 @ 9am - 4pm
This original carousel pattern is one of many. Machine appliqué technique will be explored. Various quilting ideas will be discussed.
CLASS FEE: $30 + kit
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GEISHA GIRL - Harvest Dance

Session: 3
Teacher: Lo Anne
Date: Nov. 6, 13 and 28 @ 1 - 4PM
Expand on your appliqué techniques. Join me as we create this beautiful Geisha Girl. She is number 3 of a series off four wall-hangings.
CLASS FEE: $45 + kit
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GEISHA GIRL - Tea Ceremony

Session: 3
Teacher: Lo Anne
Date: Nov 7, 21, and 28 @ 1 - 4PM
Expand on your appliqué techniques. Join me as we create this beautiful Geisha Girl. She is the last of a series off four wall-hangings.
CLASS FEE: $45 + kit
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MARINER'S COMPASS - Oval

Sessions: 3
Teacher: Jane
Date: Draft Date TBA @ 6 - 9pm
Assemble and stitch Date TBA @ 9am - 3 pm
Learn to draft your own Oval compass. Various styles of compasses will be discussed: sunburst, sunflower, etc.
CLASS FEE: $45
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CIRCLE QUILT

Sessions: 3
Teacher: Patricia
Date: Thurs Nov 12, 23, Dec 3 @ 6 - 9pm
Practice sewing curves/circles when you create this vibrant and unique quilt. Convert it into a Circle Dance block with yo-yos and buttons.
CLASS FEE: $45
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FAIRY QUILT - Elinor Peace Bailey

Sessions: 3
Teacher: Sylvia
Date: Nov 6, 13, and 20 @ 1-4 PM
An amusing three dimensional quilt. Each block contains an individual Garden Fairy.
CLASS FEE: $45
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ONCE UPON A STAR

Sessions: 3
Teacher: Patricia
Date: Thurs Oct 22, 29, Nov 5 @ 1 - 4pm
McKenna's whimsical characters from the far North and South unit in this holiday celebration of polar beauty. 'Once Upon A Star' evokes the mysteries of Christmas and reminds us of the delicacy of our environment. This quilt looks complicated, but it is truly fast and fun.
CLASS FEE: $45
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POPPY QUILT

Sessions: 3
Teacher: Sylvia
Date: Sept 29, Oc 6 & 13 @ 6 - 9PM
Make this one of a kind original giant Poppy Quilt (designed by Sylvia) just in time for Remembrance Day. These 3 giant red orange poppies will brighten any room as a small quilt or a large wall hanging.
CLASS FEE: $45
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QUILT TECHNIQUES SAMPLER

Sessions: 3
Teacher: Lynn
Date: Tues Oct 20, 27 and Nov 3
This distinctive nine patch design created by Lynn, featuring three different templates.
CLASS FEE: $45
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SAKURA

Sessions: 2
Teacher: Lo Ann
Date: Wed Oct 28 and Nov 4
A quilt designed by Laura Banchard, featuring Red Rooster Fabrics. The finished quilt is approx. 68" x 80".
CLASS FEE: $30 + kit
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SAPPHIRE IN THE NIGHT

Sessions: 3
Teacher: Jane
Date: Thurs Oct 15, 22, 29 @ 6 - 9pm
This raw edge applique looks very elaborate, but is very simple to make. We will be using a variation of the historical Dresden Plate or Grandmother's Fan block.
CLASS FEE: $45
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TREE SKIRT

Sessions: 2
Teacher: Lynn
Date: Tues Nov 10 & 16 @ 6 - 9pm
Use the Ten Degree Wedge to make this dazzling Tree Skirt
CLASS FEE: $30
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VICTORIA QUILTS CANADA - NORTH BAY GROUP

3rd Saturday of each month 9am - 4pm
We provide quilts to cancer patients and treatment centers. These quilts will hopefully help the cancer patient feel "Just a little warmer and a little more comfortable.
Volunteers from the North Bay gather together once a month to work on a quilt top. The quilt is then taken home to be completed by one of the members.
You do not have to be an "expert" quilter to participate. Although we do not teach quilting, you will learn a great deal by working with other quilters.
High School Students can receive community volunteer hours for their curriculum - call 472-5900

KNOW YOUR MACHINE 101

Session: 1
Teacher: Patricia
Date: Tues Sept 10 @ 6pm OR Wed Sept 23 @ 1pm
Tues Oct 6 @ 1pm OR Thurs Oct 8 @ 6pm
An in-depth 'New Owner's' class. We will discuss all features and accessories. Then you will sew all the basic: seam, mending, buttonholes, overcast, blind hem, and more. Open to all owners.
Class fee: 20 or education coupon
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE 102

Session: 1
Teacher: Patricia
Date: Thurs Sept 15 @ 6pm
Wed Oct 14 @ 6pm
This 'New Owner's' class teaches some Decorative Sewing techniques. Learn about a number of different accessories. And programming stitches into memory. Open to owners of (Emerald 183 & 203, Sapphires, Platinum, and Designers).
Class Fee: $20 or education coupon
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE 103A

Session: 1
Teacher: Patricia
Date: Oct 7 @ 1pm
This is a basic embroidery class. We will discuss hoops and different stabilizers. Learn how to change/adjust designs and position a design in a hoop. You will sew out and save your design with/without lettering. Some aspects of 4D Embroidery Software will be shown. Open to all owners of Husqvarna Viking embroidery models.
Class Fee: $20 or Education Coupon.
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE 103B

Session: 1
Teacher: Patricia
Date: TBA
This is a basic embroidery class for owners of the Singer Futura. Learn different stabilizer tips, how to achieve beautiful embroidery, and 'Singer Futura Software basics' (editing features, autopunch, lettering).
Class Fee: $20 or Education coupon
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KNOW YOUR SERGER

Session: 1
Teacher: Patricia
Date: Wed Sept 9 @ 6pm
Lern how to thread your serger and have fun using it.
Class Fee: $20 or Education coupon
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BEGINNER SEWING

Sessions: 5
Teacher: Glenna
Date: Sept 21, 28 Oct 5, 19 and 26 @ 1 - 4 or 6 - 9 pm
Want to learn how to sew, or need a refresher course, this is the class for you. Learn to take your own measurements, how to read a pattern, and Glenna will help you make a basic Pajama. You will learn all the skills needed to construct a basic garment. Don't have a machine, test drive one of ours.
CLASS FEE: $75
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INTERMEDIATE SEWING

Sessions: 3
Teacher: Glenna
Date: Nov 2, 9, 16 @ 1 - 4 or 6 - 9pm
Take you sewing skills to the next level by learning to make simple adjustments on a pattern, sew darts, put in a zipper, and sew on a waistband or facing. Make a dress or lined skirt and learn new tricks that will make sewing more enjoyable.
CLASS FEE: $45
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ADVANCED SEWING

Sessions: 3
Teacher: Glenna
Date: Sept 22, 29 and Oct 6 @ 6 - 9pm
OR Nov 23, 30 and Dec 7 @ 6 - 9pm
The only missing part of your basic sewing course is how to make a basic jacket. Once you have completed the beginning and intermediate sessions, taking the advanced session will enable you to finish sewing a complete outfit.
CLASS FEE: $45
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DESIGNER JEANS

Sessions: 4
Teacher: Jane
Date: Sept 24, Oct 1, 8 and 15 @ 1 - 4pm
Learn to alter your patter to fit your body shape. Add unique embellishments and embroidery to make a one-of-a-kind designer jean.
CLASS FEE: $60
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T-SHIRT

Sessions: 1
Teacher: Glenna
Date: Oct 20 @ 1 - 4 or 6 - 9
Make a simple t-shirt using a basic sewing machine (no serging required). Choose one of our many different stretch materials like the new spandex velvet. Purchase your fabric when registering for your class and receive a discount on your fabric.
CLASS FEE: $20
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QUILTED JACKET

Sessions: 3
Teacher: Lynn
Date: Fri. Oct 2, 9, 23 @ 1 - 4pm
Recycle an old sweatshirt, when you sew this stylish jacket. The asymmetrical front has a single loop-and-button closure.
CLASS FEE: $45 + book
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SWEET NOTHINGS

Sessions: 1
Teacher: Jane
Date: Nov 18 @ 1-4pm - Panties
Dec 1 @ 1-4pm - Camisole
Leran to make your own lingerie and get an exact fit. This class features the Kwik Sew lingerie book and its many enticing garments. Hame will teach you how to adjust the pattern to fit your unique shape.
CLASS FEE: $15
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SERGE A TABLE RUNNER

Sessions: 1
Teacher: Lynn
Date: Tues. Sept. 22 @ 1-4pm or 6-9pm
A quick simple project for all levels. Make a festive table runner for Thanksgiving in one night.
CLASS FEE: $20 or education coupon.
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SERGE A PAIR OF PANTS

Sessions: 1
Teacher: Lynn
Date: Tues. Oct. 13 @ 1-4pm or 6-9pm
Make a pair of yoga pants (very close fitting pull-on pants have slightly flared legs) or pull-on pants (fitted yoke with elastic, a low-cut waist, and very full legs.
Class Fee: $20 or education coupon.
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SERGE A SKIRT

Sessions: 1
Teacher: Patricia
Date: Thursday Oct 1 @ 6-9pm
A "patchwork" skirt with gussets is made from five different fabrics. One meter of fabric for the gussets and half a meter of the other four colour.
Class Fee: $20 or education coupon
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SERGE A CARDIGAN SET

Sessions: 2
Teacher: Glenna
Date: Tues. Nov 10, 17 @ 1-4 or 6-9pm
Update your serge skills and get ready for the winter. Make a simple cardigan and match it up with a warm t-shirt
Class Fee: $30 or 2 education coupon
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SERGE A TOP

Sessions: 1
Teacher: Patricia
Date: Thursday Nov 19 @ 6pm
This loose fitting pull-over batwing style top has a scoop neckline, wide close fitting waistband that fits over hips, and sleeves with wide cuffs.
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SERGE A SWEAT SHIRT

Sessions: 1
Teacher: Lynn
Date: Tuesday Oct 20 @ 1-4pm
Make an adult size sweatshirt. Discover the tricks that make constructing a sweatshirt sew easy. Non-serger owners can test drive a Classroom serger.
Class Fee: $20 or education coupon
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SERGE A TABLE CLOTH

Sessions: 2
Teacher: Lynn
Date: Tuesday Dec 1 @ 1-4 or 6-9pm
Be amazed at how quick and easy it is to make this traditional log cabin tablecloth (the non-traditional way) by using a serger.
Class Fee: $30 or 2 education coupon
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SERGE A Cardigan

Sessions: 1
Teacher: Patricia
Date: Wednesday Sept 30 @ 1-4pm
A Dolman sleeve cardigan with "square" front and sleeve in one, and front edges drape. Outer edges can be left unfinished or finished with serger (over-lock) machine, zigzag, or decorative over edge stitch. Optional pockets can be inserted in side seams.
Class Fee: $20 or education coupon
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