Textile Arts Center

Textile Arts Center is a NYC-based resource facility dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of textiles through creative educational programs for children and adults. At TAC, we unite and empower the textile community and advocate for the handmade by providing accessible, skills-based classes that reinvigorate engagement with traditional crafts. Techniques like weaving, sewing, and dyeing are practical, connective, and process-driven—common denominators around the world. They are part of our collective history and vital to our ongoing expressions of design, art, and culture

NY Sewing Center

Ready to pick up that needle and thread for the first time and only have a few hours? Or finally take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With this workshop we are going back to the basics, starting from scratch, and taking you step by step through all the essentials to make learning to sew a fun and inspiring experience.

This class is perfect for complete beginners & people who have sewn in the past but need a refresher without committing to a 6 week class. You will learn how to competently use a sewing machine and complete a tote bag.

During this course you will learn:
· all of the necessary sewing terminology & equipment
· how to make the perfect tote bag
· over 6 different types of stitches & seam finishes you can complete using a sewing machine!

PROJECTS: Denim tote bag

FABRIC AND SUPPLIES: For virtual classes, sewing machine, scissors, ruler and pins needed for this class are not provided. Sewing kits for the tote bag will be shipped upon registration. All supplies for in person classes are provided.

COURSE DURATION: 2 hours

VIRTUAL CLASS RECORDINGS: All virtual classes will be recorded. If you miss a class or need to practice at home you may request the recording and rewatch. Class recordings are only available to students registered for the class and only the speaker will be recorded.

PREREQUISITE: None!

Mariana Valencia

60 minute session in a mutually agreed upon space.

Learn how to cast on, knit stitch, and purl stitch

Ages 10+

Redemption information will be emailed to winner at the end of the auction.