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Upcoming Classes: Click on a class for details, times, and photos. To see an instructor's biography and individual class list, click on his or her name in the details section.

February 2012
06 - Begin Sewing
22 - Begin Sewing
28 - Fit Clinic
March
11 - Cocktail Hats
26 - Begin Sewing
27 - Fit Clinic
31 - Shoes

March
April
09 - Begin Sewing
21 - Natural Dyes/Shibori
24 - Fit Clinic
May
22 - Fit Clinic
June
01 - Master Class
July
09 - Couture Sewing 6 days

Elegant Facinations with Wayne Wichern
$100.00, materials cost $25.00
Sunday, March 11, 9:30-4:30

Two elegant fascinators or cocktail hats, just in time for spring. Wayne Wichern will teach this class in his Redwood City Studio where we will have use of his traditional millinery equipment. Wayne will guide students through the creation of two fascinators or cocktail whimsies. One will be a small felt or straw form which we will trim with flowers, horsehair braid, veiling, feathers, beads, jewels, etc. The second shape we will create of horsehair braid or straw braid and trim to suit your taste. Bring your silk or velvet flowers, vintage trims, and all those wonderful items you have been saving for just the right project. Materials fee of $25 paid to Wayne. Bring your lunch and enjoy the garden.

Painting and Embellishing Shoes with Margot Silk Forrest
$95.00
Saturday, March 31, 10:00-5:00

Ever wanted to design your own shoes? Margot Silk Forrest will show you how to stretch your imagination -- and your budget -- by transforming plain (or just plain old) shoes into one-of-a-kind works of wearable art. You’ll learn techniques for painting shoes, sandals, and boots made of smooth leather, man-made leather, and fabric. You can pick a theme for your shoes, center the design around a fabulous embellishment or favorite color, or create your design as you go. For inspiration, Margot will bring a trunk show of shoes, boots, and sandals she has done. To see some examples, go to the Gallery at www .sassyfeet.com. You’ll learn how to paint, color block, or stencil your shoes in one or more colors, and attach beads, buttons, charms, piping, chains, appliqués, fabric, leather scraps, even feathers and fur! You can shop from Margot's private stash. You won’t believe how much fun it is to create art on a whole new kind of canvas one that will literally let you strut your stuff.

Couture Sewing School with Susan Khalje
$995.00
Monday through Saturday, July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 9:00-6:00

Learn the fine art of couture sewing from couturiere Susan Khalje. Six intensive days are devoted to creating your own one-of-a-kind couture garment, which can be evening wear, sophisticated day wear or even a wedding gown. During your session, you plan, buy the fabric for and sew your creation. You incorporate into your project the couture techniques and details that go into Susan's exquisite gowns. Special attention is given to hand-sewing techniques and the inner structure and engineering that are the essential components of fine garments. One evening will be devoted to a discussion of business practices. Professional dressmakers and others with solid sewing skills benefit from this excellent course and from the interaction and camaraderie of working with fellow skilled sewers. The class will be small to allow for individual attention. There is a thirty-day cancellation policy; the fee is $50.

All classes are held in the San Francisco Bay Area. We strongly advise advance registration for classes, not only to ensure your space in the class but also to ensure that the class happens! If we don't meet the minimum of six students for a class a week prior to the class start date, we must cancel the event.

Registration: We now offer Paypal signup for all classes. You can also register for a class by , or by calling us at (415) 221-7397. Payments may be made by check or credit card.

Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are available for purchase. They are valid for one year from date-of-issue.

Studio Hours & Private Lessons: Need to finish a project but don't have the space or proper tools? The Sewing Workshop offers their well-equipped, large workroom for your private use. Call ahead to reserve time and a machine for a few hours or a day during our office hours. Studio hours are $15 per hour for the first hour, and $10 per hour thereafter. Sew Labs are held monthly; the evening fee is $20. Private lessons are $50 per hour.

Class Fee Policy: All classes with a fee of $90.00 or less require full payment at the time of registration. Classes require at least $90 or 50% deposit, whichever is greater, at time of registration. The balance is due on the first day of the class. Partial payment is not available when paying with Paypal. Unless you cancel within the allowed period, full payment is required. Materials fees are made payable to the instructor on the day of class.

Cancellation/Transfer Policy: A $10.00 transaction fee applies to all class cancellations and transfers. Sorry, no refunds for missed classes. To receive a refund for a cancelled registration, notification must be given one full week prior to the class start date. (Of course, more time is always appreciated.) Retreat cancellations require 30 days notice; the fee is noted in the description. If we must cancel a class, you will receive a full refund, or you may apply the fee to another class.

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