Month: December 2023

April 13, 2024         Sat      1:00 – 4:00 pm

The goal of this class is to introduce you to quilting and help you discover whether you enjoy it. We will do this by exploring one of the fundamental quilting skills: piecing. Piecing is the process of joining cut fabric pieces together into a quilt block (the basic unit which composes a quilt). If you find you like piecing, you will enjoy the rest of the quilting process as well. Please note this class is focused on learning one of the many necessary quilting skills – we won’t be completing a quilt. We will be sewing several different types of quilt blocks focusing on developing your piecing skills. No prior sewing experience is necessary. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines.

• Ages: 18 Yrs. and up
• Location: Fibers Studio at the Sertoma Arts Center  1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
• Fees:
  • $37
  • A $10 supply fee paid to instructor in class covers all you will need for this workshop – no need to buy materials or collect tools.
• Register through the Raleigh RecLink website or call Sertoma Arts Center at 919-996-2329. Contact me (Joy.Kelley@gmail.com) at 919-345-1556 with any questions.

Feb 3, 2024            Sat      1:00 – 4:00 pm        

In this fun beginner’s class, you will gain experience tracing and cutting from a basic apron pattern, sewing with a consistent seam allowance and other fundamental sewing skills that are essential for progressing to more advanced projects. The goal of this one day workshop is for participants to leave with a completed apron and a personalized pattern to use in making other aprons. No prior sewing experience is necessary. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines.

If you would like to purchase a kit rather than buying and pretreating your own supplies, kits are available for $38 and contain all the materials you will need for the class project. 

• Ages: 18 Yrs. and up
• Location: Fibers Studio at the Sertoma Arts Center  1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
• Fees:
  • $37 
  • Supply list is available on Sertoma’s webpage or on the Supply Lists page here
  • A supply fee of $5 for pattern & apron ties is due to the instructor at start of workshop.
• Register through the Raleigh RecLink website or call Sertoma Arts Center at 919-996-2329. Contact me (Joy.Kelley@gmail.com) at 919-345-1556 with any questions.

March 14 – April 11, 2024  (5 weeks) Thurs PM       6:30 – 8:30 pm   

Channel stitching is a great technique for adding visual and textural interest to pillows. In this beginner class, you will learn how to construct a pillow and use interfacing to give it structure and a professional finish. You will use a walking foot – one of the most versatile of all sewing machine feet – to customize your pillow with channel stitching. You will also learn the basics of operating a sewing machine and develop fundamental sewing skills necessary for progressing to more advanced projects. No prior sewing experience is necessary. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines.

• Ages: 18 Yrs. and up
• Location: Fibers Studio at the Sertoma Arts Center  1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
• Fees:
  • $121  + supplies
  • A supply fee of $15 is paid to instructor at first class.
  • Supply list is available on Sertoma’s webpage or on the Supply Lists page here
• Register through the Raleigh RecLink website or call Sertoma Arts Center at 919-996-2329. Contact me (Joy.Kelley@gmail.com) at 919-345-1556 with any questions.

Sewing Machine Basics

Two sessions offered:

Jan 20, 2024           Sat      1:00 – 4:00 pm

March 2, 2024           Sat      1:00 – 4:00 pm

Sewing machines are wonderful tools, but they are also complex and can be intimidating for beginners. This hands-on class offers a fun and supportive environment where beginners will gain the confidence to set up and use a sewing machine. We will cover machine set-up, operation, accessories, safety and basic maintenance. We will also address your particular sewing goals and offer advice on sewing machines and supplies to consider as you progress. Note: This class does not cover computerized or embroidery machines. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines.

• Ages: 18 years and up
• Location: Fibers Studio at the Sertoma Arts Center  1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
• Fees:
  • $37
  • A supply fee of $7 for the materials needed to sew the class samples is paid to the instructor at start of workshop. 
• Register through the Raleigh RecLink website or call Sertoma Arts Center at 919-996-2329. Contact me (Joy.Kelley@gmail.com) at 919-345-1556 with any questions.

Sewing Machine: Beyond the Basics

March 23, 2024           Sat      1:00 – 4:00 pm

Take your basic understanding of a sewing machine to the next level. This hands-on class offers a fun and supportive environment where beginners will explore various specialty stitches and presser feet. We will also discuss some of the more advanced sewing tools and accessories you may want to add to your supplies. This class is intended for students who can confidently and independently thread and operate a sewing machine. Note: this class does not cover computerized or embroidery machines. We will be using Sertoma’s sewing machines.

• Ages: 18 years and up
• Location: Fibers Studio at the Sertoma Arts Center  1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
• Fees:
  • $37
  • A supply fee of $10 for the materials needed to sew the class samples is paid to the instructor at start of workshop. 
• Register through the Raleigh RecLink website or call Sertoma Arts Center at 919-996-2329. Contact me (Joy.Kelley@gmail.com) at 919-345-1556 with any questions.