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SUMMARY:Fiber Art: Heirloom Ornament Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Morning Workshop\nCreate a stunning\, heirloom-quality fabric star ornament. In this hands-on holiday workshop\, you’ll learn a beautiful folding and pinning technique to craft a decorative star ornament perfect for your Christmas tree or seasonal home décor. Choose from a curated selection of fabrics and ribbons to match your own color palette and style.  This workshop is fun to take with a friend or relative to celebrate the season! \nLimited seats available.  Registration closes November 30. \nInstructor Carson Eddy will guide you as you create your unique holiday ornament . Go home with your finished ornament in hand\, plus an instruction packet to recreate this project for gifts\, holiday crafting nights\, or future ornament collections. \nWhat’s included: \n\nAll materials and supplies\nFabric and ribbon selection\nWritten instruction packet to take home\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 8 \nCost: $45 ($10 materials fee paid to instructor) \nDate: Thursday\, December 3 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) \nInstructor: Carson Eddy \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/heirloom-star-ornament-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts,Fiber Arts
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SUMMARY:Fiber Art: Needle Felted Garlands
DESCRIPTION:Friday Workshop\nJoin feltmaker Elizabeth Stubbs for an inviting introduction to dry and wet felting techniques. You’ll create an assortment of vibrant felted wool beads\, then string them into cheerful garlands to brighten your home. Perfect for anyone seeking a hands-on\, playful crafting session. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes Dec 1. \nIn this engaging felting workshop\, you’ll master two essential fiber-art techniques while exploring your creativity. As you work you’ll discover how simple wool transforms into beautiful\, textured beads through dry and wet felting methods. Next\, you’ll string your finished beads into custom garlands — ideal for seasonal décor\, gifts\, or brightening any room. Whether you’re new to fiber arts or expanding your crafting skills\, you’ll leave with finished pieces and the confidence to felt again at home. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nDry felting fundamentals — how to shape and compact wool into beads\nWet felting techniques — working with water and soap to strengthen and finish beads\nColor mixing and design — combining wool colors for vibrant\, unique pieces\nStringing and assembly — professional finishing techniques for garlands\nAt-home practice — tools and tips for continuing your felting practice\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 6 \nCost: $65  ($30 material fee paid to instructor) \nDate: Friday\, December 4 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm)  \nInstructor: Elizabeth Stubbs \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/needle-felted-garland/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fiber Arts,Needle Felting
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SUMMARY:Sewing Fundamentals: Drawstring Bottle Bag
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Morning Workshop\nNew to machine sewing? This beginner sewing workshop is the perfect starting point.  Jump-start your sewing journey in this hands-on Sewing Fundamentals Workshop designed for absolute beginners. Instructor Carson Eddy will help you get acquainted with sewing machines\, tools\, and equipment — then put your new skills to work creating a festive Drawstring Bottle Bag to take home or gift. \nLimited seats available.  Registration closes on December 8. \nUpon completion of this workshop you will be certified to use the sewing machines independently during Open Maker Hours. \nWhat you’ll learn \n\nHow to set up a sewing machine\nWinding & loading a bobbin\nThreading the machine correctly\nSewing a complete beginner project\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nDate: Thursday\, December 10 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) \nCost: $45 (materials included) \nMin # of Students: 3 \nMax # of Students: 6 \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.  
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/sewing-fundamentals-bottle-gift-bag-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fiber Arts,Sewing,Sewing Machine Certification
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SUMMARY:Fiber Art: Sashiko Coaster Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Morning Workshop\nLearn Japanese embroidery and make a handmade holiday gift.  Looking for a creative\, calming craft to try this holiday season? Join instructor Mariko Sugimori for a fun\, beginner-friendly Sashiko Workshop where you’ll learn the art of traditional Japanese embroidery — and go home with a set of handmade coasters you can keep or give as a heartfelt holiday gift. \nDuring this morning of mindful crafting\, you’ll practice two beautiful Sashiko stitch patterns: moyouzashi and kugurizashi. Whether you’re new to embroidery or looking to expand your needlework skills\, this Japanese stitching class is the perfect way to slow down\, create\, and connect. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes December 14. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nAn introduction to Sashiko\, the traditional Japanese art of decorative stitching\nTwo classic Sashiko techniques: moyouzashi (pattern stitching) and kugurizashi (weaving stitches)\nHow to create a finished handmade coaster — a perfect DIY holiday gift\nMindful\, meditative stitching skills you can continue at home\n\nPrerequisite: Some hand-sewing experience recommended \nMin # of Students: 5 \nMax # of Students: 15 \nCost: $65 (materials included) \nDate: Thursday\, December 17 (10:00 am-12:30 pm) \nInstructor: Mariko Sugimori \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/sashiko-coaster-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Embroidery,Fiber Arts,Sewing
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