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This activity has been cancelled.

Nov 5, 2020 to Dec 10, 2020
Each Thu 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Place des Arts Online
Facility: Virtual 203
Ages: 18 and up
Gender: Mixed
Spaces: Cancelled as of Nov 3, 2020
Registration Dates: Standard registration opens: Sep 4, 2020 9am
Internet registration opens: Sep 4, 2020 7am
Last day for Internet registration: Nov 4, 2020 9am

Description: 

Explore the art of hand-sewing in this creative and practical class. Learn skills that can be used to embellish and repair clothing as well as make works of textile art. You will learn embroidery, patchwork, mending and darning skills and how to sew on a button. You will also be introduced to the work of contemporary and historical textile artists. Supplies included.

What’s included in your kit:
-variety of fabrics
-Pins and needles
-Assorted thread
-Miscellaneous sewing notions including buttons and templates

Optional Materials (not included in the kit):
-Thimble
-Small pieces of quilting cottons in colours and patterns you like
-Additional embroidery floss in your favourite colours (DMC brand or similar quality recommended)
-Tape measure

What you need at home:
-Scissors (sharp enough to cut fabric)
-Pencil
-A large, flat surface to work on, at least 3’ x 2’
-Good lighting

Notes:
This class will be conducted via the Zoom platform. You must ensure your electronic device is compatible with Zoom and you have Zoom downloaded prior to the first class.
Supply kits can be picked up from Place des Arts beginning on Monday, September 14 during the following hours:

Monday - Friday: 9:30am-8:30pm (Note: Place des Arts will be closed on October 12 for Thanksgiving)

Saturday: 9:30am-4:30pm

Sunday: 1:30-4:30pm

Please come to the front door off Brunette Avenue, near the Spirit Bear statue. The door will be monitored and visitors will be asked to line-up outside prior to entry. Please bring a copy of your receipt (printed or on your mobile device).
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Instructor: Dawn Livera