Sewing Classes and Workshops
Instructor Nancy Plominski
Are you ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the wonderful art of sewing? Whether you’re a beginner or looking to hone your stitching skills, Nancy’s sewing classes offer the perfect opportunity to embark on a journey of fabric, thread, and endless possibilities. Explore the classes and workshops below
Quilted Hexagon Star:
Saturday, May 11th & 18th, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Beginner Quilt
Beginner Level: basic sewing or quilting skills required. This easy hexagon star is a great project for beginners to intermediate-level quilters. The quilt has prairie points, three borders, and a neatly finished edge that looks like binding, but the technique taught is much easier than applying binding.
$120.00
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Reversible Bucket Hat:
Saturday, May 11th 12 – 4 PM
This is for teens and adults at intermediate skill levels. Must have sewing experience.
Now that summer is nearly here, a bucket hat is cute and practical, and this one is reversible. In this class, you will learn how to cut out the pattern, sew straight and curved seams, use top stitch, edge stitch, and press techniques. This hat is great to make for yourself and your family members. The pattern and instructions are provided in class.
$75.00
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WAVES & STITCHES: SEWING YOUR BEACH TOTE:
Saturday, May 18th, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Join us for a delightful one-day workshop where you’ll learn the art of sewing while creating your very own stylish beach tote! Perfect for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike, this workshop offers a fantastic opportunity to indulge your creativity and fashion a practical accessory for your sunny adventures.
$95.00
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Summer Chic: Mastering the Shift Dress
Saturday: June 8, 15, 22, 29, & July 6
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
This is a great dress class to learn more about garment construction skills. The classic shift dress is short and slightly A-line with a center back invisible zipper, bust darts, neckline facings, and a choice of sleeveless, short, or long set-in sleeves. There are a lot of techniques to learn with this dress, which can be made casual or dressy. Perfect for summer or any season.
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Private Lessons: Sewing or Learn Your Sewing Machine: Instructor Nancy Plominski
Are you ready to transform your sewing experience? Dive into the fascinating world of stitches, buttons, and endless creative possibilities with our exclusive “Learn Your Machine” private lesson! Personalized Guidance: This two-hour private lesson caters to your unique needs and skill level. Whether you’re a beginner looking to demystify your sewing machine or an intermediate sewer seeking to master advanced features, our expert instructor will be your dedicated guide.
For sewing machines and sergers only.
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Sewing – Modern Japanese Rice Pouch:
Saturday March 23rd and 30th: 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
A great project for any level or those with basic sewing skills
A modern Japanese rice pouch is a modern take on a traditional pouch used in Japan to carry rice offerings to religious ceremonies or to hold gifts. They were sewn in a patchwork style using a mix of fabrics and closed with a drawstring cord. We will be sewing small pieces of fabric together using measurements and a pattern and decorating them with Sashiko (little stabs) Japanese embroidery stitches. All materials and supplies for this class are included.
$125.00
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INTERMEDIATE SEWING: SPRING CARDIGAN
4 sessions
Saturdays April 13, 20, 27, & May 4
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Spring Cardigan
Beginner/Advanced Beginner level
Take your sewing skills to the next level and learn how to sew with stretch knit fabric while making a cardigan perfect for spring. In this class, you will learn how to take body measurements, make basic pattern alterations (if necessary), sew with stretch knit fabric, sew set-in sleeves, gathers, and more.
$150.00
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Beginner Quilting: Snowball Pillowcase:
Fridays, April 19th, 26th, and May 3rd, 10th: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
4 Sessions – limited class size to 4 students
This class is great for beginners interested in quilting because it requires little investment in time and materials. Students must have basic sewing and machine skills. The snowball is a deceptively easy and versatile quilt block for beginners.
$150.00
- REFUNDS
A 100% Refund will be given if you withdraw from the workshop 1 week before the start of the workshop. No refunds will be given after that time. If possible, a workshop credit will be issued at the discretion of the center. Workshop Credits are only valid for the next workshop. All refund requests must be made in writing and sent to info@ducret.edu. Workshop drops will not be accepted by phone.
