Schedule

Schedule
656 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7396

Singing Dog Quilt Works Classes

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Please note the location of each class.
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COMPUTER & EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE CLASSES

QUILTING & SEWING
CLASSES

Viking Embroidery Club
Level - All Levels
Curious about machine embroidery? Join us each month at embroidery club and see the possibilities. Darlene is a Viking Certified Software Instructor and teaches at several Bay Area Viking Studios. Each month we’ll do a project featuring new designs and techniques. Bring your machine and we’ll go step by step together! This class is free to those who purchased their embroidery machines at Singing Dog.
Instructor:    Darlene Nelson
Location: Classroom - Easy St
Cost: $10 + Nominal project kit fee each session
Third Saturday of each month
Sat 12:30pm-2:30pm

Computer Basics and the Internet
Learn how to navigate the Internet and your computer. We'll explore your computer and show you how to download and organize your embroidery files. A laptop computer is recommended but not required.
Instructor:    Richard Jung
Location:     In-store
Cost: $35

3D Embroidery Studio and 3D Organizer
3D Digitizing
3D Stitch Editor
The features and the power of Viking's 3D Embroidery Studio and Professional can be overwhelming. This class will guide you through the basics of

3D Professional Showcase (New Features!)
Let Darlene Nelson lead you into Viking’s latest software for embroidery! See how exciting new advancements and features in 3D Studio and 3D Professional make it so much easier for you to create and customize embroidery designs. Special pricing will be available for 3D Professional in this seminar and we'll credit the class fee towards your purchase!
Instructor: Darlene Nelson
Location: Classroom - Easy St
Cost: $40

Embroidery Mini-Retreat (2-days)
In this mini-retreat we will take you from design to finished project on a Saturday and Sunday! Learn to use your 3D Embroidery Professional software to develop, draw, and digitize a design and then sew the project out! Embroidery machine, laptop computer with 3D Professional installed.
Instructor:   Darlene Nelson
Location:    Classroom - Easy St
Cost $75

Computer Printing on Fabric
Ever wanted to create a memory quilt using your cherished photos and images? You may use ready-to-use fabric or create your own from scratch. Bring your photo, CD, or digital camera memory.
Materials included. We use Printed Treasures fabric printer sheets (8-1/2"x11" 200 thread count cotton)
Instructor: Richard Jung
Location: In-store
Cost: $10
Date/Time: call for times

SEWING MACHINE CLASSES

Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines
Whether your machine is new or you need a refresher course on your old reliable Viking, this class will help get you sewing or show you new techniques and accessories! We'll go through the range of feet available and sewing techniques to go with them.
Instructor: Richard Jung
Location: In-store
Cost: $35
Call for date/time

Husqvarna Viking Embroidery Machines
Embroidery machines can be a bit complicated sometimes, especially if you haven't used yours in a while, or have just been using it for basic sewing. We'll cover machine operation fundamentals first and then go over loading and stitching out a design. If you are ready to become acquainted or re-acquainted with your machine, this is the class for you!
Instructor: Richard Jung
Location: In-store
Cost: $35 per session
Call for date/time

Sewing Machine Maintenance
A mini-seminar that will help you keep your sewing machine running in top shape.

Machine Quilting
We are selling time on our new Viking Inspira Quilting Frame and MegaQuilter. If you have a project to quilt and want to try out machine quilting, here's your chance! The MegaQuilter and Inspira frame are very affordable and we will credit your quilt time towards your purchase! The machine will accommodate up to a king-size quilt and assistance is provided by staff to help get you started.
Location: In-store
Call for date/time

Beginning Sewing & Quilting Techniques
Level - Beginner
We’ve added a new twist to our beginning sewing and quilting classes. We’re taking the stress out of learning a new skill. For $20 (when you purchase your project supplies at Singing Dog) we’re offering unlimited lessons until you finish your project. Ensuring your success is our priority.

For beginning quilters/sewers or returning quilters and sewers that want to refresh their basic skills or learn new ones. Learn to use a ruler and rotary cutter to create accurate strips & pieces and basic block construction. Then put those blocks together to create a wall hanging or small throw using sashing, borders and binding. Mix or match your dates and times. If you can’t make one date or time, simply pick another available one and we’ll do our best to accommodate you! You’ll also be working alongside other quilters of all levels as they work on their projects on Thursday’s Sit & Sew. Pick up techniques from others and have fun at the same time.
Instructor - Sue Jung
Location: Classroom - Easy St
Cost: $50
($20 with materials purchased at Singing Dog)
Time—Any time that fits your schedule Thursdays 11:00am to 5:30pm or
Call for available Evening sessions
Other dates and times can be scheduled for groups of 3 or more…..classes can be tailored to fit a particular quilt or project for your group.

Thursday Sit & Sew
Level - All levels
We've got quite a group going on Thursdays at our classroom on Easy Street! If you want to join our group, we provide a nice space for you to work on a project or just sew and chat! Sewers and quilters at all levels of expertise are there to help and/or learn from.
Cost: $5 per session
Thursdays
11:00am to 5:30pm or call for evening sessions

Beginning Sewing
Level - Beginner-All Ages
Learn basic sewing techniques and pattern reading in garment construction. Bring your favorite pajama (PJ) bottoms & we’ll show you how to pull a pattern off your beloved bottoms and modify into shorts or crop pants, or simply recreate the bottoms. Never buy a pattern for simple garments again. We’ll have several sizes of bottoms to try on from child to adult just in case you’re giving a gift or haven’t tried the new craze yet. Make PJ bottoms, crop pants or shorts.
Instructor: Sue Jung
Location: Easy Street - Classroom
Cost: $20 + class materials
Thursdays
11:00am to 5:30pm
(Unlimited sessions see description under beginning quilting and sewing)
Must be under 17.

CLUBS & SAMPLERS

Saturday Sampler Spring 2006
Civil War and The Underground Railroad
The theme will be traditional pieced blocks from the 1800s and the Civil War. We'll go over fabric and quilt dating and have antique sewing machine demonstrations. Antique quilts will be shown and analyzed.
Location: Classroom - Easy St
Cost $5 to start
Saturday - Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15,
May 20, Jun 17
9-10am, 11am-12pm
Location: Classroom - Easy St.

Saturday Sampler Winter 2006
NEW! Beginning third Saturday, July 15 we’ll be ringing in the holidays with another
holiday sampler.
Cost $5 to start
Saturday - Jul 15, Aug 19, Sep 16
Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16
9-10am, 11am-12pm
Location: Classroom - Easy St.

Crazy Quilt Block of the Month
Aziza Parker has been a costume designer and crazy quilter for 30 years. Join her as she takes you through various stitching,
Third Monday Evenings, April 18, May 23, June 20, July 18,
Aug 22,
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: Classroom - Easy St

Dyers Club
This dynamic group of fiber artists usually meets the second Sunday of the month in the afternoon. Long time weavers, spinners, and fiber artists, the group decides the activity. Minimal Materials fee depending on acti\vity. Location: Member’s homes
Usually second Sunday at 1pm. Call Singing Dog for exact dates & times.

CLASSES Just for Kids!
Our age limitation is 10 years and older. Discussion with instructor may allow for younger students.

QUILT CAMP for KIDS
Make this simple fence rail quilt or a rag quilt both patterns are easy and quick. Students will learn basic quilting techniques ie. strip piecing, 1/4” seams, basic rotary cutting, ruler measurements, quilt sandwich, machine quilting and binding. At least that’s the plan.   This is a great pattern for kids to learn on. Great for visiting grand kids. Minimum 3 students. Enrollment limited Sewing machines mats, rulers and cutters provided at class.
Instructor: Sue Jung
Location: Classroom - Easy Street
Cost: $30—bring a snack and a drink
Session 1: Tue. June 21—Thurs June 23    Time—11am-2pm (3 meetings)
Session 2: Tue. June 28—Thurs June 30   Time—11am-2pm (3 meetings)

AMERICAN GIRL DOLL CLOTHES -QUILT CAMP for KIDS - Learn basic garment construction techniques. Students will learn about fabric grain, pattern layout, seam allowances, cutting, marking and other garment techniques while making Clothes for the ever popular American Girl Doll. Patterns provided
Instructor: Shirley Mullen
Location: Classroom - Easy Street
Cost: $40—bring a snack and a drink
Six meetings over 2 weeks
Mon. July 11—Wed July 13 and
Mon. July 18—Wed July 23
Time—11am-2pm daily

Cell Phone/Scissors or Glasses Case
Level - All Levels-Pattern Included
Make this original design and learn fabric folding, three dimensional applique, creative piecing, bead/embroidery embellishment working with mixed mediums of wool felt, cotton, silk, beads and thread work. Kit is available. (minimum 3 students)
Instructor: Paulette Rigsby
Location: Classroom - Easy Street
Cost: $35.00 Thursdays, May 5, & May 12 Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Embellished Bulletin Board
Level - All Levels-Pattern Included
To quilt or not to quilt...piecing and embellishment make up this great bulletin board or make it larger or smaller. Mixed medium, Partial Kit is available. Pattern provided. Make (minimum 3 students)
Instructor: Paulette Rigsby
Location: Classroom - Easy Street
Cost: $35.00 Thursdays, May 19, & May 26
Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm

EASY APPLIQUE
(or Appliqué For Those That Hate It)
Level - All Levels
The teachers for this class have assured me this is the only way to appliqué especially if you have had problems doing points and curves. Both are long time fiber artists. For those of us that appliqué there’s always another technique or trick to learn.
Minimum 3 students
Instructor: Kim Burke and Pam Crause
Location: Classroom - Easy Street
Cost: $30 Saturday, June 11, 11am-4pm

Beginning Knitting with Fabric
Level - All Levels
We’ll be knitting a simple hand bag with fabric strips using large needles….make use of some of that stash while making a great gift. Add embellishments for a custom bag.
Minimum 3 students - Pattern provided. Kit available.
Instructor: Pam Crause |
Location: Classroom - Easy Street
Cost: $30 2 classes
Monday s June 6 & June 13
Evenings 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Crazy Quilt Collar
Level - All Levels|
Dress up or down an outfit with this great embellished collar. Although the sample has a western flare, let your own style soar while you learn and assortment of crazy quilt techniques, from this 30 year costume designer.
Pattern provided— fun fabrics, beads and other embellishments available for purchase at class.
Location: Classroom - Easy Street
Instructor: Aziza Parker
Cost: $35 (2 meetings)
Sunday June 19 & Sunday June 17
Time: 11am—2:30pm

Beginning Fabric Painting & Stamping
Make your own innovative fabric and textures.
Now you have a reason to buy cool stamps. Home Depot and Michaels also have cool textures. Things from the great outdoors also work. Looking for that special fabric to finish that project that never ends. We’ll supply the beginning paints.
Location: Classroom - Easy Street
Instructor: Kim Burke
Cost: $30 (1 meeting)
Material Fee $10 includes PDF fabric.
Sunday July 9
Time: 10am—3pm

Rug Hooking for Beginners
Rug Hooking has been popular on the East Coast for a number of years. Using old wool clothes and wool scraps cut into strips, pictures and area rugs are created. No counting or special tools are required for this soothing activity that can be done in the car or RV.
Location: Classroom - Easy Street
Instructor: Melanie Wilson
Cost: $35 (2 meetings)
Kits Available
Saturday July 23 & Saturday July 30
Time: 10am—2:00pm

Penny Rugs and Wall Hangings
Penny Rugs have long been popular on the East Coast and in the Mid-West. These small wool and wool felt rugs were used in front of the fire and were a way to use up scraps of wool suiting. Penny Rugs make great placemats, rugs and the technique can be used to make great Christmas stockings.
Location: Classroom - Easy Street
Instructor: Marianne Jordan
Cost: $35 (2 meetings)
Kits Available
Saturday July 23 & Saturday July 30
Time: 10am—2:00pm

Machine Quilting 101
Level - All Levels
Learn the ABC’s of machine quilting. In the first, learn about threads, batting, needles, tools and patterns for marking quilt tops. You’ll stitch in the ditch and learn to quilt with a walking foot. Then learn about free motion quilting and create a practice sampler.
Required text: Show Me How To Machine Quilt - Sandbach
Minimum 4 students
Instructor: Paulette Rigsby
Location: Classroom - Easy Street
Cost: $45
Thu June 9, June 16, June 23 5:30-8:30pm

Dyers Club For All Fabric Artists
(Quilters , Spinners, & Weavers)
We’ve launched our new fabric dyer’s club and think it’s going to be a hit! If you want to extend your creativity to another level, make your own fabric, and just have fun, join us once a month and learn basic fabric dyeing, batiks, and more! There will be a nominal materials cost each meeting (dyes, fabric, resists, etc.).
Organizer - Fiber Arts members
Location: Varied Call for dates & time
Cost: Materials Cost
Dates: Usually Second Sunday

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