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Learn the art of sewing and textiles in Chicago with classes that cover everything from basic sewing techniques to advanced textile design, allowing participants to create their own unique clothing pieces and home decor items.

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Bed Sheet Basket Workshop

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Baskets aren't just for the Easter Bunny. Especiall when you are making then out of recycled sheets and scrap fabric.  In this one day workshop you will be making a small bedsheet basket and learning the techniques that you can take home to make larger baskets to hold all of your eggs, I mean yarn.  Materials included, no experience needed.

All levels 18 and older
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Dragon Scale Gauntlets

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Dragon scales aren't just for Dragons anymore. Learn this amazing new technique that uses scale male to make these stunning gauntlets. Learn to tame your fear of knitting more complex items with this 2 week class. Materials not included, but a kit will be available the day of class. Must know how to knit and purl. 

Intermediate 18 and older
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Mystery Knit Along

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Think you know all there is to know abotu 2 color cables? Think again, as Andi Smith of "Bigfoot Knits" takes this stunning technique a step or two further.  Join her in this special one time only Mystery Knit Along and learn the new 2 color cable techniques that are the cornerstone of her new collection. Get to see and make new designs before anyone else! This promises to be an exciting, entertaining and educational afternoon. 

All levels 18 and older
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Knit Teeny Tiny Dolphins

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Learn to knit little chickens that are no bigger than an your thumb! Anna Hrachovec of Mochimochi Land will introduce you to the addictive world of tiny toy knitting using double-pointed needles.  Techniques will include starting out with a small number of stitches, I-cord, picking up stitches on a 3-D piece, and simple embroidery. The finished dolphins make cute key chains, ornaments, and more. You'll be well on your way to...

All levels 18 and older
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Finish Your Knits

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

There is a difference between “handmade” and “homemade”.  Spending weeks and months on knitting a sweater, or making squares for an afghan, takes a lot of effort in knitting and when it comes time to piece them together, you want to make sure it looks handmade and well crafted. A junky seam can turn your beautifully knit sweater into a piece that sits in your drawer forever. Learn the proper techniques to finish your knits and fool your...

Intermediate 18 and older
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Sci-Fiber Friday

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns @ 6054 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL

Does your friday night consist of watching Sci-Fi movies and knitting? Well ours does. Every friday we have a free showing of a different sci-fi movie or tv show. We order pizza but you are more than welcome to bring along a snack. Come and (space) craft with us!

All levels 18 and older
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Drop Spindle Spinning

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

In this 3 hour workshop you will learn the basics of making yarn. We’ll cover different types of fiber, fiber preparations, and spinning methods, with a focus on learning to spin with the top whirl spindle. Supplies: $38.50 for a drop spindle kit or bring your own top whirl spindle and roving.

Beginner 18 and older
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Stitch 'n' Brunch

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns @ 6054 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL

Every Sunday we host a pot-luck style brunch and craft circle. Bring your project, your favorite breakfast nibble and join other local crafters. You don't have to be a knitter or crocheter, if you weave, spin, bead, felt, or embroider - everyone is welcome! We don't discriminate.

All levels 18 and older
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Knit Tiny Sweater

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

These tiny sweaters are so cute and great for gift toppers, ornaments to don your tree or a tiny wine bottle cozy. In this 2 week class, you will learn how to make a tiny top down raglan sweater, cables and how to work with double pointed needles. Must know how to knit and purl. Pattern included. 

Intermediate 18 and older
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Knit Thrummed Slipper

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

When worn, these cozy slippers will make their own felted lining.  Thrum knitting is an old European tradition using unspun wool for added warmth. We will be using 100% american grown and dyed wool from Imerial Yarn Company with natural sliver roving for lining. Available in several colors. Materials not included, but you do get a 10% student discount on all materials you purchase while enrolled in class. Also included is a free one hour private...

Intermediate 18 and older
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How to Copy READY TO WEAR Workshop

Sew Design Studio @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL

Have you ever had a favorite garment that you wish you had ten of? Then this workshop is for you! Come and learn the basic principles of copying ready-to-wear using a basic T-Shirt. Just show up with your Favorite Basic T-Shirt! Prerequisite: Basic sewing experience

Intermediate 12 and older
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Two Color Cable Workshop

Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns

Want to take basic cables to the next level? In this innovative class, Andi Smith of "Big Foot Knits" takes you step by step through the process and shows you how to create stunning colorful cables in this three hour workshop.  The class will cover: Which stitch patterns work best How to choose what colors to use How to work 10 different stitches Tips and tricks to make it all work  A list of supplies and materials will be provided...

Intermediate 18 and older
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Drawing with Thread and Fabric

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Compose images with fabric and draw with thread as you find your own creative voice in fiber. Learn embellishment techniques such as applique, embroidery and painting on fabric. You will complete at least three different textile pieces to hang in your home. Beginners welcome! Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$475

12 sessions

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Contemporary Embroidery (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn the art of embroidery using traditional stitching techniques with contemporary sensibilities. We will cover embroidery stitches, adding embellishments, translating sketches onto fabric, and how color relationships impact images. Create at least three different pieces as you find your creative voice in thread. Great for beginners to see what this medium has to offer as well as experienced students who want to push their embroidery work further....

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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$495

12 sessions

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Painting with Thread: Tapestry Loom Weaving

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create rich textures, patterns, and images using yarns! Hang your weavings on the wall like paintings, frame them pressed in glass, or use them as coasters or bookmarks.Whatever you choose, tapestry engages with color and composition in new and exciting ways! This studio course will cover the making of a frame loom and a variety of tapestry techniques assisting in the creation of two tapestries. Skill Level: Beginner Click here for the instructor's...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$290

10 sessions

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Natural Dyes

Evanston Art Center

Learn the basics of the natural dyeing process on fabric. Looking at the world around us - flowers, tree bark, and plants, etc. - we will create natural dyes. Apply the dyes with simple resist including Shibori (Japanese stitching, pleating, twisting), over dyeing, and mordant to create a wide range of colors. Experiment on small fabric pieces as samples to be able to produce a large piece at home. Material List for Student to bring: Fabric Total...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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Print & Stitch: Relief, Screen Printing and Embroidery

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore woodcut and screen print in combination with embroidery to create wearable objects and artworks. You will learn basics of screen printing, relief printing and hand stitching and complete three projects.  In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines.  Face coverings required throughout the duration of class.  Includes COVID-19 cleaning fee.  Please note: this session does...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$240

6 sessions

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Weaving on a Cardboard Loom

Evanston Art Center

Explore weaving techniques of plain weave, rya, and more while using a variety of materials. We will discover weavings from artists like Sheila Hicks, Dorothy Wright Liebes, Anni Albers, Lenore Tawney, Suzanne Tick, and more! Each day, we will focus on a different technique with cardboard looms and materials of your choice, allowing you to walk away with a weaving of your own! Please click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Batik Workshop (Ages 14+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn the origins and basics of batik and ways to incorporate hot wax batik with a tajanting tool into your art, as well as how to create decorative fabrics and Earth friendly art with wax, cloth, rice paper and dye.

(83) All levels 14 and older
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$180

3 sessions

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Mosaic Crochet Ages 16+

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

We'll begin with rows of simple single crochet stitches, working with one color on a row at a time. The interlocking color patterns come from "dropping" long double crochet stitches from the working row to another row below. Understanding of basic single and double crochet stitches would be required. Emphasis will be on how to understand pattern designs and be able to complete Mosiac Crochet stitches. Sample patterns will be completed before students...

(83) Intermediate 16 and older
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$215

6 sessions

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