LIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Sewing with Dawn, The Stitching Coach Workshop Series

Event Details

The MakerLab at Danbury Library presents an exciting lineup of (3) engaging sewing workshops for the winter of 2024. These workshops aim to foster creativity, skill-building, and community engagement through hands-on learning experiences.

February 13: Embroidered Hearts (Virtual)

This virtual program has been Postponed to 2/28/2024

Patrons will delve into the art of embroidery, learning three fundamental embroidery stitches to craft a charming hanging ornament. Utilizing a virtual platform, participants will be guided through the creation process. This ZOOM program promises an enriching experience for all skill levels.

March 12 Program: Foundation Paper Piece Quilting (Virtual)

Celebrating National Quilting Month, this ZOOM workshop introduces patrons to the technique of paper piecing an 8" quilt block. Participants will utilize Mary Hertel's Paper Piecing All Year Round (available on Hoopla) and the "April, Chick in a Flower Pot" pattern. Emphasizing the importance of following instructions, attendees will delve into this intricate quilting method.

April 30th Program: Make a Zipper Pouch (In-person)

Celebrating National Zipper Day, this in-person workshop focuses on bag making and fundamental zipper skills. Participants will engage in a hands-on session, creating a functional and stylish zipper pouch in the Danbury Library’s MakerLab. For those who participated in the March program, an option to modify the pouch pattern to fit their quilt block is available with prior information.

These workshops aim to provide a diverse range of skills and experiences to participants, fostering a sense of accomplishment and creativity that cater to varying skill levels and interests.

Grab and Go Kits will be available in the MakerLab, ONE week before each VIRTUAL workshop starts, LIMIT one kit per registrant. An email will be sent when the kit can be picked up.

FREE for Ages 16+

Space is Limited and Registration is Required.

Event Type(s): Creative & Fine Arts

Age Group(s): Teens, Adults

Presenter: Dawn Zillich, The Stitching Coach

Aurelio Muraca

amuraca@danburylibrary.org

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