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School Year Program
2009-2010

This progam is designed to teach clothing construction and help students become confident, independent sewers.

General Class information

  • Students come one day a week for one hour
  • Cost is a flat rate of $45.00 per month
  • 2-4 children per class
  • Missed classes are made up the last calendar Friday of the month, or by arrangement with the Instructor
  • Fees cannot be transferred from month to month
  • Students work from the Kids Can Sew program booklets ($40.00, which may be purchased from me after the student is registered).
  • All sewing machines and tools are provided. Students do not need to bring equipment.
  • Sewing craft projects are available to the students who finish a project with class time left to spare.
  • All sewing is done in my studio; no outside sewing required.

 

Classes are held as follows:

Tuesday 4 PM 5 PM
Wednesday 4 PM 5 PM
Thursday 4 PM 5 PM

To register, or for more information, Contact Barb Tiews

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Home School Offerings

$45.00 per child per month
Kids Can Sew booklets: $40.00 each

Homeschool classes will be offered by arrangement with the instructor. 2 or more students are necessary to create a homeschool class for any particular time slot.

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Summer Camp Program - 2009

General Information

  • Camps are for children ages 6-14.
  • Camps are from 9 AM to Noon.
  • Registration is done on a first come, first served basis.
  • Full payment for each session must accompany registration.
  • If the student must cancel, a registration fee of 50% of the total cost of the session will be retained.
  • Kit fees are not refundable.
  • NO refund will be made on or after the first day of the session.
  • Price includes patterns.
  • Students are responsible for all their own fabric and notions unless otherwise noted.
  • All equipment is provided.
  • Class size is limited to 4-5 students each.
  • Contact Barb for further information and to register.

 

  Clothes Camp Rag Doll Camp
Cost $165 $165

Available Dates

June 15-19
July 6-10
July 20-24
August 4-8

June 29-July3
Notes No sewing expereince needed. Campers make a tote bag, a tee-shirt and a pair of shorts. Craft projects are available for those who finish early. No sewing experience needed. Campers make a 21" rag doll and an outfit of clothing for it. Students who finish early may make more clothes.

Samples
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Sample Outfit

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Dress a Doll Dress a Doll 2
Cost $165 (Price includes patterns) $165 (Price includes patterns)
Available Dates June 22-26 July 13-17
Notes No sewing experience needed. Students will make a simple wardrobe for an 18" doll. Doll not included. Experience needed. Campers can choose their doll's look and style as they make clothes from a McCall's doll clothes pattern. Doll not included.
Sample

Dolls

Doll Clothes

Doll
Moose on the Loose - Experience needed

Cost

$205 - All supplies will be provided as part of a kit. Kit fee is $40
Available Dates July 27-31
Notes Children in this camp must be able to sew consistent seams. Children will make "moose family" from Carol's Zoo. The moose family will be made in garment-quality faux fur and in "minkee," a soft, huggalbe fabric.
Sample

Moose Family

 

To register, or for more information, Contact Barb Tiews