This begi nner-level class covers basic sewing techniques in cluding pattern cutting\, using a sewing machine a nd sewing basic seams. Participants will assemble their own tote bag to take home! This class serves as an introduction to using the sewing machines a vailable here at the CoG\, as well as being an int roductory course for sewing in general. Participan ts may bring their own sewing machine if preferred .
\n \nNo previous sewing experience is nec essary. We do have fabric available for your use\, but supply is limited. Feel free to bring your ow n fabric to the class if you want a particular col or or pattern for your tote. All other materials p rovided. 2.5-3 hours.
\n \nRegistration Fee : $55 COG Members | $65 Non-Members
\n \nYo ur Instructor: Taught by Sarah Collen of the Troy Sew Shop\, which offers workshops and services tha t provide sewing knowledge\, leading to empowerin g people with self-reliance\, while focusing on mi ndful and environmentally-friendly practices. Find more information about their work and events at < a href="http://www.troysewshop.com/" rel="noreferr er noopener" target="_blank">www.troysewshop.com/< /a>
\n \nRegistration & Cancell ation Policies: These group class es require sufficient enrollment to proceed at the listed price. Advanced registration clos es 1 week before the class date\; if enrollment re quirements are not met\, the class will be cancell ed and fees refunded at least 5 days before the cl ass. Late registrations incur a $10 fee. Cancellat ions must be made at least 1 week prior in order t o qualify for a refund\, unless due to illness.
\n \nClass Discounts & Finan cial Aid: TVCOG offers full and partial d iscounts on classes for individuals with demonstra ted financial need. Please fill out a request form here. Requests should be submitted at least 5 days prior to the class date. Member di scounts are applied autoamtically during the check out process for current TVCOG members\; you must b e logged in to your account for the discount to be activated.
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n This beginner-level class covers basic sewing techniques including pattern cutting\, usi ng a sewing machine and sewing basic seams. Partic ipants will assemble their own tote bag to take ho me! This class serves as an introduction to using the sewing machines available here at the CoG\, as well as being an introductory course for sewing i n general. Participants may bring their own sewing machine if preferred.\n \n \n \n No previous sewi ng experience is necessary. We do have fabric avai lable for your use\, but supply is limited. Feel f ree to bring your own fabric to the class if you w ant a particular color or pattern for your tote. A ll other materials provided. 2.5-3 hours.\n \n \n \n Registration Fee: $55 COG Members | $65 Non-Mem bers\n \n \n \n Your Instructor: Taught by Sarah C ollen of the Troy Sew Shop\, which offers workshop s and services that provide sewing knowledge\, le ading to empowering people with self-reliance\, wh ile focusing on mindful and environmentally-friend ly practices. Find more information about their wo rk and events at www.troysewshop.com/ (http://www. troysewshop.com/)\n \n \n \n Registration & Cancel lation Policies: These group classes require suffi cient enrollment to proceed at the listed price. A dvanced registration closes 1 week before the clas s date\; if enrollment requirements are not met\, the class will be cancelled and fees refunded at l east 5 days before the class. Late registrations i ncur a $10 fee. Cancellations must be made at leas t 1 week prior in order to qualify for a refund\, unless due to illness.\n \n \n \n Class Discounts & Financial Aid: TVCOG offers full and partial dis counts on classes for individuals with demonstrate d financial need. Please fill out a request form h ere (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduo 5gUUW-XKlaxawACZbXfnjsgmdyRmLnhwD44rATnYikvZw/view form). Requests should be submitted at least 5 day s prior to the class date. Member discounts are ap plied autoamtically during the checkout process fo r current TVCOG members\; you must be logged in to your account for the discount to be activated. \n \n CATEGORIES:Scheduled Group Class CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T163000 LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\n 30 Third Street\n Troy\, NY 12180\n United States\n URL:https://www.tvcog.net/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=3805 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR