ONSITE: Sewing for the Table

ONSITE: Sewing for the Table

Adult Intensive | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Fiber

Beginner to Intermediate

7/17/2022 (one day)

10:00 AM-4:00 PM EDT on Sun

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$85.00

$76.50

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$15.00

Learn how to sew a set of custom linens for your table. You'll have the choice of sewing either a 72-inch long runner and four napkins or four placemats and four napkins. You will also receive the patterns and knowledge to make more at home. You do not need to have any extensive sewing experience to complete this class, but some basic knowledge of the machine is preferred.

  • Some prior knowledge/skill at sewing basics preferred.
    This is an ONSITE course. All onsite students are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Students are expected to adhere to our COVID-19 policies. Onsite courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. For more info please visit visarts.org.

    Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
Combs, Joleen

I have been sewing since I was a child. My very first sewing project was an enormous heart-shaped pillow that my mother taught me to make while I was home with the chicken pox. She continued to teach me the basics as I got older and when I was in college, I took more professional instruction.

My passion in sewing is reverse engineering. I love taking an idea and tweaking it, finding ways to either duplicate an existing item or, in most cases, finding ways to make it better. I love customizing solutions to individual needs. Case in point, my Split-leg Apron class is based on an apron I designed to provide better coverage when I was throwing ceramics here at the studio.

I truly believe that everyone should have at least a basic understanding of sewing and construction and absolutely LOVE teaching these skills to newbies. Personally, I learn best by doing so all my classes are designed to teach basic techniques through finished projects.

When I’m not in the Fiber studio, you can usually find me in the Glass or Ceramics studios. I love VisArts and am thrilled to be a part of the team!