We select our classes to provide the perfect mix of fun, informative, and entertaining sewing experiences for your Expo. They include great hands-on projects, informative lectures, and expert demonstrations to make your sewing life fun and sew much easier.
Class Tickets
Class tickets will also be available for purchase at the Ticket Booth in the back of the Showplex Building (Door D), or the Information/Ticket Booth in the Pavilion during the Expo. Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged.
One Needle Classes
These classes are a great introduction to a new concept. Get some great tips and tricks make your creative life easier, brush up on fundamentals, or discover a technique you want to explore further. Most classes are a traditional lecture/demo format, however some feature quick, fun hands-on projects.
- 45 minutes
- $17
Two Needle Classes
These classes are focused on a simple project or targeted technique—either as a lecture/demo class or a simple hands-on mini-project. While most project classes feature hand-crafting techniques, such as introductions to knitting, crochet and hand embroidery techniques, we have two new classrooms featuring beginner sewing machines for quick-sew projects. Pre-registration is required for classes with kits.
- 90 minutes
- $32
PLUS KIT FEE (Kit fee is payable to the instructor during class. Exact change is appreciated.) See class listing for additional student supplies.
Three Needle Classes
are focused on a simple project or targeted technique—either as a lecture/demo class or a simple hands-on mini-project. While most project classes feature hand-crafting techniques, such as introductions to knitting, crochet and hand embroidery techniques, we have two new classrooms featuring beginner sewing machines for quick-sew projects. Pre-registration is required for classes with kits.
- 2 ½ hours
- $62
PLUS KIT FEE (Kit fee is payable to the instructor during class. Exact change is appreciated.) See class listing for additional student supplies.
Four Needle Classes
This is Expo boot camp! Four Needle classes are immersive learning experiences and are primarily held on Wednesday before the start of Expo (select classes offered Sunday). They present an ideal opportunity to focus in-depth on techniques and ignite inspiration with more complex projects. Pre-registration is required for all four needle classes.
- 4 hours
- $92 (Wednesday classes ONLY do not require a gate admission ticket)
PLUS KIT FEE (Kit fee is payable to the instructor during class. Exact change is appreciated.) See class listing for additional student supplies.
Basic Sewing Supplies
- fabric & paper scissors
- thread
- sewing needles
- pins/clips
- seam ripper
- seam gauge
- ruler/measuring tape
- pencil & notepad
Unless specifically requested, each project classroom will supply:
- rotary cutters & cutting mats
- ironing station
Sponsors
The Sewing and Stitchery Expo is pleased to receive support from
