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5-Week Sewing Course: Ilford Jacket

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Ready to take your garment sewing skills to the next level? Join us to to make a Friday Pattern Co. Ilford Jacket in this 5-week course! The Ilford Jacket is a versatile style that’s modular design makes for a pattern that is simple, yet impactful. It can be customized a million different ways and really is a “choose your own adventure” type of pattern that incorporates your design sense into the project! Best of all, the pattern includes...

2-Day Intensive Sewing Course: Ilford Jacket

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Ready to take your garment sewing skills to the next level? Join us to to make a Friday Pattern Co. Ilford Jacket in this 2-day sewing intensive! The Ilford Jacket is a versatile style that’s modular design makes for a pattern that is simple, yet impactful. It can be customized a million different ways and really is a “choose your own adventure” type of pattern that incorporates your design sense into the project! Best of all, the pattern...

Sew Pajama Shorts Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Get ready for summer relaxation by sewing your your own boxer-style pajama shorts. In this fun, advanced-beginner workshop, you'll learn to sew a pair of elastic-waist shorts from start to finish. The workshop will include a pattern with sizes to fit women, men, and children, so you can make pj's for yourself, for someone special or just go ahead and make a matching set for the whole family. You'll leave class with one finished pair of...

Knit or Crochet a Giant Yarn Rug or Throw

The Yarn Company @ 2274 Broadway, New York, NY

Seen the huge yarns in ads and photos? Learn to crochet a rug from beautiful, soft merino (Big Loop from Loopy Mango).   Materials: Yarn (solid color, 40 oz, approximately 125-130 yards), An upcharge for variegated yarn will be charged. Hooks/ Needles (size 36 or 50) are NOT included but available at store.  Note: Please arrive 15 minutes early to choose your yarn/colors.

Needle Felting

East Village Hats @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY

Unlock your creativity and add stunning decorative details to your woolen masterpieces with the ancient art of needle felting. Discover the beauty of sculptural forms and learn to paint with wool in this hands-on class at East Village Hats. No skills are necessary and all course materials are included.

Punch Needle 101

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the addictive art of punch needles as you create your modern wall hangings in this beginner-friendly workshop. Unleash your creativity and learn how to thread, punch, and create different textures using an Oxford Punch Needle. Join us at Brooklyn Craft Company for a fun and relaxing crafting experience.

Natural Bundle Dye Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In accordance with current NYC requirements, all students attending in-person workshops at Brooklyn Craft Company will be required to show proof of at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine upon arrival Learn the beautiful art of natural bundle dyeing! In this two-hour workshop led by instructor Molly George, you'll gain an understanding of how to work with natural dyes as you explore the process of bundle dyeing. This workshop will cover: Introduction...

Arm Knitting

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to knit with your arms! in this beginner workshop, you'll learn to make ultra-chunky knits using your own arms as knitting needles!  You'll make an over-sized scarf or cowl in the yarn--the perfect accessory to ward off the NYC winter in style. You won't believe how quickly you can whip up a finished piece--all students will leave with a finished cowl or scarf, and the knowledge to tackle more arm knitting projects on their own. SKILL...

Anne Hanson's Finishing Series

The Yarn Company @ 2274 Broadway, New York, NY

The Finishing Series provides the knitter with discussion and demonstration of various tools and techniques for finishing projects with polished, professional results; focus is on finishing seamed garments. This is a six hour class taught in two parts. Workshop participants must sign up for the whole thing. The series is comprised of three workshops focusing on the following areas: Blocking: preparation of knitted pieces for final construction,...

Spinning I: Drop Spindle

The Yarn Company @ 2274 Broadway, New York, NY

Learn to spin your own yarn on a drop spindle with this 3 Module class, taught by Donna Panner, founder and head of Spin City New York. Learn to spin or improve your spinning skills and learn new techniques including plying, carding, combing and silkreeling. No experience necessary. All Materials must be bought at The Yarn Company and are not included in price. The course is taught in 3 Modules. Module 1, Spinning Basics is a 4 week course, covering...

Mock Batik Workshop

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this fun workshop you'll learn a surprising technique for creating your own batik-style textiles, to achieve the distinctive look of batik without the complicated traditional hot-wax method. Instead, we'll use glue as a resist and acrylic paint as dye, for an effect that looks beautiful and is easy and fun. In this three-hour workshop you will: Learn how to plan your design and create your own batik-style textiles. How to create a resist...

Absolute Beginner Needlepoint/Any Level Embroidery

The Yarn Company @ 2274 Broadway, New York, NY

Choose either Needlepoint or Embroidery. Great for beginners or those who need a refresher. Learn the basics and progress. Learn to show your own embroidery style with a wild splash of color or stitch a dignified precise pattern. This class will teach you the skills for making your projects your own. Students will work on a manufactured item, a project that needs a little something extra, or start a project with fabric from the Yarn Company. All...

Dress

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 61 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Sew a Buckthorn Backpack

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to sew a stylish Buckthorn Backpack! You’ll love this zippered top backpack for everyday use.  It features a front pocket for easy access to smaller items, a divided interior pocket to keep everything inside organized, and a flat base. The backpack has adjustable straps and fits tablets, small laptops, and/or notebooks!  This workshop will be a hybrid virtual/ in-person format. All of the sewing will take place at our shop--...

Intro to Garment Sewing: Wiksten Shift Dress (1 Day)

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Learn to sew garments from a pattern in this advanced-beginner workshop! If you want to learn to sew from a pattern, gain an understanding of garment construction, and begin sewing your own clothes, this is the workshop for you! In this one-day intensive workshop, you'll gain an understanding of sewing from a purchased pattern, AND you'll sew a super-cute dress or top, custom made to fit your...

Sew a Zip-Up Hoodie

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to sew a classic wardrobe staple in this hybrid virtual/in-person workshop. Build your sewing skills as you create a zip-up hoodie using the Halifax Hoodie pattern from Hey June Handmade. Discover techniques such as installing a separating zipper and inserting a drawstring.

Intro to Garment Sewing: Shift Dress or Top (1-Day Intensive)

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Take your sewing skills to the next level with this advanced-beginner workshop at Brooklyn Craft Company. Learn to sew garments from a pattern and gain an understanding of garment construction. Sew a super-cute dress or top, custom made to fit your body. Leave with the skills and confidence to tackle more garment sewing on your own.

Sew a Saltwater Slip Dress (Weeknights, 2 Parts)

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Craft a flowing and elegant slip dress perfect for summer days in this saltwater fabric sewing class. Discover the secrets to achieving a flattering fit and timeless style in this hands-on workshop.

Vintage Bargello Needlepoint: Pattern Making

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 61 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Bargello is a sixties- and seventies-era style of needlepoint marked by repeating patterns, zig-zaggy designs, and bold color choices. While needlepoint has a reputation for being time-consuming and slow-going, bargello is fast and easy. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of bargello as you make a small piece (approximately 8″ square) using vintage needlepoint patterns.  Class will include:  Learning to read a bargello pattern ...

Stretch Fabric Sewing: Men's and Women's Active wear

Esaie Couture Design School @ 1122 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This unisex class reveals the secrets you need to know to sew stretch knits like Sweat shirt fabric, Fleece, T-shirt/Jersey, Spandex and Lycra, etc.  In each of the 5-week session classes, you'll make a project like a Bathing Suit, a Hoodie or Joggers or Leggings. This class is great for those with some basic sewing experience, but have never sewn stretch fabrics. Course Outline: Learn about stretch fabrics and notions needed Learn to...