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Sew Bee It : Traditional Quilting Workshop

Fiber Arts, Traditional Crafts

Crystal Nelson

Tradition, handwork and community. Enjoy the elements of quilting bees of a bygone era. Learn to quilt on a treadle or hand crank machine as well as hand quilting. Participants will work side by side with Crystal Nelson, proprietor of Crystal's Log Cabin Quilts in Grand Marais, as she teaches you to operate and sew on antique treadle sewing machines. As a memorable project, each student will make two quilt blocks, one for themselves to take home and one for the ongoing North House Community Quilt. You will also be introducted to hand quilting on a frame. Beginners and experienced quilters are encouraged to participate, as we explore the traditional approaches to quilting.

Dates

No classes currently scheduled

Course Details

Length in days:

1 1/2

Hours:

Day #1: 9am-5pm Day #2: 9am-1pm

Tuition:

$115.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$95.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

$5.00

Levels:

Beginner to Advanced

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
Also watch for the words "nearly full" next to course dates. When that notation appears it means there are only one or two spots left--so sign up soon!
Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)

Sew Bee It : Traditional Quilting Workshop