All Workshop Information

June Workshops

By madeinwindsor

Rise ‘N Shine Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays June 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th:10-11 am.

Cost: 5.00/week (includes craft)

Storytime for caregivers and children ages 2-5. An hour of reading, singing, dancing and a simple craft. No registration needed.

Bead Lover’s Delight Jewelry Workshop with Sue

Thursday, June 17th: 7-9 p.m.

Cost: $30.00 plus tax (supplies included)

Choose from 1000′s of beads to design and take home your own gorgeous necklace or bracelet and earrings set. This month’s theme is gun metal grey findings. Also includes wire wrapping demo.

Beginner’s Crochet Workshop with Dianne

Tuesday, June 22nd: 7-9 p.m.

Cost: $25.00 plus tax (includes hook and yarn)

Instructor Dianne will have you crocheting in no time!  This is one of our most popular workshops. All supplies included.

Intermediate Beaded Bracelet Class

Sunday, June 13th & 27th: 1-3 p.m.

Cost: $32.00 plus tax (includes all supplies)

Create your own intricately beaded bracelet with Kara. Beginner’s beading skills or hand-sewing skills recommended for this two- week class.

Japanese Book–Binding Workshop with Jodi

Tuesday, June 29th: 7-9:30 p.m.

Cost: $25.00 plus tax (includes all supplies)

Explore a modern take on traditional Japanese book-binding techniques with Jodi Green. Create your own soft-covered notebook using 1 of 4 possible stitch patterns. These techniques can be used to put together your own sketchbooks and journals with recycled paper. Space is limited, so sign up for this class quickly!

To register for any of the workshops please phone the store at 519-973-0776 or email the store at madeinwindsor@gmail.com.

May Workshops

By madeinwindsor

Beginner’s Crochet Workshop with Dianne

Tuesday, May 18th, 7-9 p.m.

Cost: $20.00, includes hook and yarn

Instructor Dianne Clinton will have you crocheting in no time! This is one of our most popular workshops! Please phone to register. Maximum class size is 6 people.

Basic Needle-Felting Workshop with Kara Calis!

Thursday, May 20th, 7-9 p.m.

Cost: $20.00 and includes all supplies.

Try your hand at the addictive craft of needle-felting with this basic workshop where you’ll sculpt your own felted rose!

Space is limited, please phone the store to register for this very popular workshop!

Crochet a Bouquet Flower Workshop

Tuesday, May 25, 7-9 p.m.

Cost: $18.00, includes yarn but not the hook.

Take inspiration from the spring flowers in bloom and learn to create several different types of crocheted flowers.

You’ll need to bring a size 5 or 6 hook. Basic crochet skills are required.

Maximum class size is 6. Please phone to register.

Dee-Dee’s Skirt Sewing Class!

Wednesday, May 19th, 26th and June 9th, 7-9 p.m.

(No class on June 2nd)

Cost: $35.00 for the 3-week class

Sew your own simple skirt while learning skills such as darting, hemming and installing zippers. A portable sewing machine is required as are some materials. Call for a list of supplies needed.

Maximum class size is 4 people.  Please phone to register.

Beaded Cuff Bracelet Workshop wit Kara!

Sunday, May 30th, 1-3 p.m.

Cost: $18.00, includes all supplies.

Great beading project for beginners! Kara will teach you how to make a snazzy black cuff bracelet with a bit of colour in the detail.

Space is limited. Please phone the store to register.

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE

VERY BEGINNER CROCHET  – Monday, November 9 @ 7-9pm ($20 with materials included, or $15 without)

This workshop is for those who have no idea how to crochet but would love to learn!  The class is $20 per person if you would like your ball of medium worsted weight Red Heart yarn and 6.0/6.5 crochet hook to be provided for you, or $15 if you to bring in your own hook and yarn (be sure to bring the proper size hook and yarn weight).  The class also includes take-home instructions on how to crochet and how to read a crochet pattern.  Yarn & crochet hook are yours to keep!

CROCHETED PURSE CLASS (3 classes for $30, materials not included) – Make your own lovely crocheted clutch purse in just 3 weeks!

Tuesdays, November 17, 24, December 1 @7-9pm

Materials required to bring – 6.0 or 6.5 crochet hook and 2 skeins of medium worsted weight yarn (ex. Red Heart brand) in matching colours (one for the purse; one for the flower).  Basic crochet skills required for this class. Will post photo of sample purse on the blog: http://www.madeinwindsor.wordpress.com

BASIC KNITTING WORKSHOP  – Wednesday, November 11  @ 7:15-9:45pm ($20, includes materials)

This is the perfect workshop for those of you who’ve always wanted to learn how to knit but just weren’t sure where to start.   An experienced knitter and instructor will have you on your way to knitting a dish cloth in no time.  It really is easier than you think!  The $20 class fee includes a pair of knitting needles and a ball of yarn that are both yours to keep!

SEWING 101 – A 3-Week Class for Beginners – Thursdays, November 12, 19, December 3 (no class Nov.26) @ 7-9pm – $40 for the 3 weeks

For those of you who have access to a sewing machine but just aren’t sure how to use it!  Week 1 will cover sewing machine basics plus you’ll sew your own tissue holder.  Week 2 you’ll learn to sew a fabric notebook.  Week 3 you’ll be making your own simple purse!  Check blog for sample photos to be posted soon.

Materials required to bring – sewing machine in good working order with manual; basic sewing kit (scissors, pins, measuring  tape, grey  thread, seam ripper); we’ll provide fabric for week 1 but you’ll have to provide your own for the other 2 projects – we’ll give more details in the first class.

STUFFED KITTY WORKSHOP – Monday, November 23rd @ 6:45-9:15pm ($13)

Sew an adorable stuffed sassy cat – perfect gift for little ones or the cat-lovers in your life!  We’ll post a photo on the blog soon so you can see a sample!

Materials required to bring:  ½ m of your favourite cotton quilting fabric (we’ll have some fabric here for purchase if you don’t have your own).  If you have a portable sewing machine please bring it along.  If you need one supplied please let us know in advance. We’ll provide the stuffing and other embellishments!  Basic sewing skills recommended but not necessary.

JEWELRY-MAKING WITH SUE–Thursday, November 26, 2009 @ 7-9pm ($30, includes materials)

Learn how to design and make your own gorgeous bracelet AND earrings out of beads and silver/silver plated findings!  We provide all beads, supplies & tools.

Materials required to bring – Nothing at all (unless you’d like to bring in your own beverage of choice)!

CROCHETED DISH CLOTH WORKSHOP–Monday, November 30, 2009 @ 6:45-9:15pm ($15, includes yarn but not hook)

Perfect as gifts or to keep for yourself…because who doesn’t need more dish cloths??

Materials required to bring – We’ll provide the yarn, you just have to bring a 6 pr 6.5 crochet hook.  Basic crochet skills required.

Rise N’ Shine STORYTIME – Wednesdays November 4, 18 @10-11am ($5 per week)

An active storytime for caregivers& children ages 2-5.  An hour of reading, singing, dancing & silliness plus a simple craft with a children’s librarian.

OPEN CRAFT SUNDAY – Sunday November 15, 2009 @ 12-7pm – Bring whatever creative projects you’ve got on the go and work on them in a supportive & fun environment.  Drop-in any time between 12-7!  We’ll provide chairs, tables, tea & tunes.  Optional 20% off dinner next door at Tony Macaroni’s 7pm!