Every student must complete a beginner workshop before taking the regular six week sessions. These are scheduled at convenient after-school times. Register here: Beginner Workshop.
Once you've completed that introductory class, you are free to register your child for this next six week session. There are four students to a class and each class can have kids working on different units. This helps develop that sense of community between the kids!
January 6 - February 10
Two Time Slots Available 4:15 - 5:30 OR 5:30 - 6:45
The Sewciety Kids Sewing Program is a sewing curriculum for kids ages 7 and up. The Program takes a skill-building approach, starting with simpler projects and introducing new concepts and techniques as students progress. At Cottonwood, each class is limited to four students to ensure the hands-on approach between student and teacher, and Cottonwood provides the sewing machines they use in class. There will be kids in various levels in the six week class. This enable kids to jump in at anytime. Newer kids can see the projects they will work on as they progress. And the kids in more advanced levels have the chance to show their skills to the newer kids!
Kids are exposed to all aspects of sewing including: quilting, garment sewing, accessories, embroidery, applique. They can take classes for four years (Completing Levels 1-4) and never repeat a project!
WHAT IS IN A SIX WEEK SESSION?
Level 1 | UNIT 1 - learn to sew a patchwork pillow and make an upcycled tee during this 6 week session. All patterns and fabric are included in the class fee. While making the pillow, you'll learn the basics of patchwork, sewing straight seams, quilting and envelope pillow construction. The upcycled tee will improve straight seam sewing and will teach seam finishing and top-stitching.
LEVEL 1 | UNIT 2 - learn to sew an apron and a pair of pajamas in this six week session. You have to complete Unit 1 to take Unit 2. This unit will cover the following skills: sewing curved seams, notching seam allowances, making pockets, taking body measurements to determine size, basic pant construction, making a casing, making an elastic waistband, and hemming
LEVEL 1 | UNIT 3 - Sewciety Kids Level 1 Unit 3 focuses on creating two projects: the "Tote-ally Easy Tote" and either the "Whitney Skirt" or the "Huxley Hat." Key skills learned include sewing curved seams, notching seam allowances, making pockets, and using body measurements for size determination. The unit builds on the basic skills from previous units to introduce more complex construction techniques.
Please note: All materials for making the projects are included. Cottonwood tries to show the kids that upcycling is an important aspect to sewing, and will try to use recycled fabric whenever possible. We try to provide fabrics the kids will enjoy. If a student has their heart set on a specific fabric for a project that isn't included in the class supplies, parents are welcome to purchase that special fabric at Cottonwood.
All students must bring their own tools weekly:
- Fabric scissors
- Precision scissors
- 1" x 6" ruler
- Seam gauge
- (1) Frixion pen
- Seam ripper
- Tomato pin cushion
- (1) package of 100 long pins
- (1) package of 25 wonder clips
- (4) fun labels for your projects
These are basic sewing tools that every sewist uses and will start your student off in the right direction. These supplies are all available at Cottonwood. We also have options for basic sewing machines if you student feels inspired and wants to sew at home!
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The After-School Program is comprised of 4 Levels, each Level taking approximately 9 months (or one full school year) to complete - students can remain in the Program for four years and never make the same project twice!
SUMMARY: 4 LEVELS; each level is comprised of NINE six-week sessions!
Can't come year round? No problem!
Students are able to leave and re-enter the program at any time, they'll just pick up where they left off! It's a flexible program, where you can sign up for a six week program at any time and start the next unit from when you left off.
Kids’ Class Cancellation Policy:
If your child is unable to attend the class/course:
- You may receive a refund ONLY if we are notified in writing (via email –hi@cottonwoodinthepark.com) at least SEVEN DAYS prior to the start date of the class/course, AND there is a waitlist for the class AND we are able to fill your child’s spot. Absolutely no refunds will be provided unless these conditions are met.
- If we are notified in writing (via email –hi@cottonwoodinthepark.com) at least SEVEN DAYS prior to the start date of the class/course, and we are unable to fill your spot, you will receive a store credit for the full registration amount. This credit will expire 9 months from the date of issuance and is only good for class registrations, not retail product.
- If we are notified less than one week prior to the start date of the course/class, absolutely no refund or credit will be issued. We apologize for this inconvenience. A lot of prep work and expense is committed to each level for each registered student.
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