Arlington Community Education

Take up or rediscover the relaxing craft of knitting in this class for beginners and beyond. Reduce your stress as you get a solid foundation in basic skills like casting on and binding off, knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing, picking up dropped stitches, and reading a pattern. Get help selecting a project to work on. Additional skills will be introduced based on the level and interests of participants. Instructors will provide materials to use for the first class, or you may bring your own.

Learn the basic techniques of making a quilt: cutting fabric, piecing the blocks, and sewing the quilt top. The finishing steps of pinning the quilt layers, quilting the quilt, and binding the edges will be demonstrated in the last two classes. We will use a traditional design that you can modify in size from a table runner to a throw quilt (depending on the fabric you select). A well-tuned sewing machine is required, and although this class is for beginner quilters, you must know the basics of how to use it.  Please note: To keep up with the pace of the class, independent sewing will be necessary between classes. A materials list will be emailed once the class has reached minimum enrollment.It’s possible that fabric and supplies could exceed $100 depending on project size. 

Learn to hand sew three-dimensional “puffies” out of felt—everything from food, animals, shapes, and even emojis. We’ll sew and stuff our puffies, then embellish them with sparkles and embroidery. Bring your own designs and ideas or find inspiration from the class.