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Let's relieve a lil stress, have fun and make a scarf! Learn a new skill and enjoy fellow creatives in this virtual knitting circle. All levels are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. This online class will be provided via Zoom videoconferencing service. To participate, you will need a smartphone or computer with a microphone (or headphones)...

Learn one of the hottest trends in the DIY/crafting world - tapestry weaving - and design and make your own woven wall hangings in this fun and relaxing beginner-friendly workshop. This beginner-friendly class will teach how to add contemporary elements to a centuries-old tradition and will prepare you to create your own designs while bringing your...

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....

Ready to pick up that needle and thread for the first time? Or finally take that sewing machine you bought out of the box and put it to good use? With Sewing 101 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. Sewing 101 is perfect...

Have a pair of pants that needs a quick hem? Or a dress that needs to be taken in a little to fit just right? Come join us at The New York Sewing Center for our Alterations Workshop, our basic course for quick fixes and altering clothes. During this course you will learn: how and where to add or remove ease from a garment to achieve ideal fit ...

Upgrade your daily shopping style with a custom wallet. This chic accessory carries credits cards, business cards, cash, and more! Make it for yourself or give it as the perfect holiday gift. In this WebJam, you will learn: How to transfer the pattern for your wallet How to cut and assemble leather How to insert studs How to finish off your wallet...

Bring your Pinterest board to life, and make the luscious woven wall hanging you have been wanting! In the process of creating your new decorative artwork, you will learn weaving techniques and enter the meditative zone in working with this medium. Our Modern Tapestry Weaving WebJam adds contemporary elements to a centuries-old tradition. This beginner-friendly...

Learn to knit with your arms! in this beginner-friendly virtual 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...

Want to spruce up your bedroom or living room? Creating the perfect pillow is a great way to add color, texture, or a pop to any room in your home. Learn how to sew various pillow sizes and shapes while adding fringe and a zipper. This class is perfect for beginners and intermediate levels. Learn how to make a pillow and all of the fun additions,...

Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shibori or indigo tie-dye. First students will learn techniques for tying, folding, and dipping your fabric. Then students will learn how to prepare a vat of indigo. Due to social distancing this workshop will be a virtual workshop. I recommend setting it up in a place where you can get a little messy (due to...

Prepare yourself for cuteness, this CraftJam will be aww-some. It’s time to learn needle felting! Needle felting is the art of sculpting wool with special barbed needles. Stabbing the wool over and over again meshes the wool fibers together, creating a firm, textile object. Needle felting is an ideal craft, because it has a quick learning curve,...

Meet at our studio, create what you want, and learn at your own pace. You can bring in any project that you want to do and we will help you! Important Notes: Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability. If the instructor is unavailable during the date or time originally booked, CourseHorse and the class...

Never picked up a needle or haven’t since you were young? Join us for Bite-Size Embroidery & Bites for Beginners. Easy and fun, you will leave with a completed embroidery! Learn chain stitch, satin stitch, whipped back stitch, and French knots as well as basic skills such as how to trace a design onto fabric and thread the needle. Personalize...

Over the course of two sessions, learn 12 different stitches and put those new skills to use on your own one-of-a-kind sampler! Time to put on your best resting stitch face, as we are getting serious about embroidery. Our 12 Stitch Embroidery Sampler WebJam will prepare you to take on just about any type of embroidery project. Over the course of two...

Learn to sew an elegant blouse in this virtual workshop led by Christine Haynes! In this three-evening workshop, you'll make a Friday Pattern Co. Sagebrush Top, featuring puff sleeves, a gathered front, and a back neckline tie! Best of all, this pattern comes in sizes XS-7X! This project is great for advanced beginners looking to expand their garments...

Have a pair of pants that needs a quick hem? Or a dress that needs to be taken in a little to fit just right? Come join us at The New York Sewing Center for our Alterations Workshop, our basic course for quick fixes and altering clothes. During this course you will learn: how and where to add or remove ease from a garment to achieve ideal fit how...

Learn a variety of sewing techniques that will transfer to your projects. You will create a reference file with notes of how and when to apply them. This class is not project based; it is techniques oriented. You will create a notebook of techniques to use for future reference. This is a great way to learn a plethora of information quickly and easily...

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....

Sewing and patternmaking instruction in the age of Coronavirus. Enjoy a two hour socially-distanced learning experience from the comfort of your own home. Classes will be streamed directly to you via Zoom or Facetime. Available for all skill levels. Notes: Scheduling for private lessons is flexible and subject to the instructor's availability. ...

Let the loom guide your hand! Explore what a 4-shaft loom can do with improvisational weaving techniques in this beginner-friendly online workshop. Immerse yourself in a joyful free weaving style where there are no mistakes, only expressions of what’s on your mind. Make up your own composition as you go with the help of expert guidance. Create a...