We set class dates around our teachers’ and students’ schedules, so don’t wait for a class posting to contact us. Classes may be forming right now. NEW – you may use the download and printable class registration form linked at the bottom of the page to mail in or email registrations and payments for scheduled classes.
Special one-day sessions to get help with any sewing project, choose multiple days for longer projects. $10/hr.; $5/day machine rental if needed. Call 978-441-0400 ext. 234 or email reservations@athm.org for information/registrations.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Currently Planned Dates:
September 18,19, October 9,17, November 6,14
1:30 - 4:30PM
Learn to use a sewing machine to make a drawstring bag, pinwheel block pillow cover, sleeping mask, and pajama pants. Class meets for four 2-hr. sessions. $60, $5 machine rental if needed, supply list available. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.
The moulage is the foundation of the couture pattern drafting system taught by the Ecole Guerre-Lavigne in Paris. This is a system of measuring the figure, calculating, and drafting a pattern that will fit the torso like a second skin, incorporating any of the infinite variations of shape the human figure can take.
In this 3 day class with Kenneth King, after a series of measurements are taken, and calculations are done, you will draft a pattern that will fit like a second skin. Once you have this pattern (also called a sloper) you'll be able to alter commercial patterns to fit your body or add design details to this sloper to make your own original design.
Class is limited to 30 students. Cost $399 (includes lunch on Fri, Sat & Sun) ( Friends of PR and ATHM members pay $359 )
About Kenneth D. King
Haberdasher to the stars, Kenneth D. King has designed clothing, home furnishings, and accessories for Elton John, Jim Carrey, and others. He is professor of haute couture at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and sewing expert on the PBS series Sewing Today. He is also the author of Designer Bead Embroidery (CPi, 2006). Kenneth also teaches online sewing classes on PatternReview.com
To reserve your spot for this class visit http://sewing.patternreview.com/athm-class-10
Learn basic needle felting techniques, then make an animal of you choice sized to sit on the palm of your hand. Teens and older (or those able to work with a sharp needle). Class meets for one 4-6 hour session. $40 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount]. Materials $5. Call 978-441-0400 X234 or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions. View Felt Club Gallery >>
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These are fun classes where we will cover creative weaving techniques, and you can weave table runners, placemats or a bag, scarf, or belt. You can bring a loom if you have one, or one will be provided for use in class. A great time to gain experience on table looms, rigid heddle looms, structo looms, inkle looms, floor looms, and learn to use a warping board, stick shuttles, boat shuttles, and bobbin winders. We will cover balanced plain weaves, twills, clasped weft, etc., and proceed at your own pace. You can order your own colors from Webs at www.yarn.com under “5/2 Valley Cottons.” They usually deliver in 2-3 days. Otherwise, a materials fee will be charged depending on what you use (usually around $10). The text we recommend is Deborah Chandler’s book, “Learning to Weave.” These classes can be used to brush up on your weaving skills if you have done weaving in the past and want to progress to lace weaves, clothing, double weave, or other interesting techniques. For those 12 and older. This is a great parent/teen activity. $10 per hour or $30 per class. $5 per class loom rental if needed. Call 978-441-0400 ext. 234 or email reservations@athm.org for information/registrations.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Currently Planned Dates: (Sunday afternoons except where noted)
September 5,12,19, 26
1:30 - 4:30PM
Learn the entire weaving process, from warping a loom to weaving your own sampler. Class meets for four 3-hour sessions. $115 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount], materials $10, loom rental if needed $20 [free for members]. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.
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Weave yourself a beautiful belt with this ancient technique. Warped loom provided for use in class. Includes belt design, and how to warp an inkle loom. One 3-hr. session $24 plus $5 for materials. Additional advanced technique sessions available. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.
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In one class, our experienced teachers will teach you the basics of the ancient art of weaving. You will learn new ways to think about color, pattern, and texture while you weave a truly beautiful wall-hanging, which will be mounted on a rod and hanger so you can show it off and hang it up as soon as you get home! $35 including materials, a tour of the Museum, and playtime in our fun Education Center. Call 978-441-0400 X234 or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.
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This class will introduce the novice to the parts of a spinning wheel and wheel maintenance, the basics of spinning and plying, understanding twist and wheel ratios, fiber preparation (briefly) and finishing yarn. The class will run from 10 am to 3 pm with a short break for lunch. All materials are provided. Spinning wheels are available, but may not be removed from the building. Personally owned wheels are welcome. Bring a lunch. Note: A minimum of four people is required to run the class. Class Fee: $71 (10% discount for ATHM members) Wheel rental: $10 (waived for ATHM members) Materials fee: $5 (payable at the class) Call 978-441-0400 ext. 234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.
This is NOT a beginning spinning class. Participants should understand the basics of spinning, drafting and fiber preparation. The class will cover different one-handed long-draw drafting techniques with both roving and top from different wool fibers, plying, adjusting the tension on the various wheels in the class, wheel maintenance, and the advantages of spinning on a great wheel. There will be a single 3-hour session. All materials are provided. Although personally owned wheels are preferred for this class, a couple great wheels may be available, but may not be removed from the museum building. Note: A minimum of four people is required to run the class. Class Fee: $36 (10% discount for ATHM members) Materials fee: $5 (payable at the class) Call 978-441-0400 ext. 234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.
Learn to spin yarn on a drop spindle. $36 [ATHM members receive a 10% discount], materials $3. Call 978-441-0400 X250, or email reservations@athm.org for information on upcoming sessions.
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Choose a template of a traditional quilt pattern available to mill girls while they worked in Lowell circa 1825-1850, and hand-piece a quilted project. Basic quilting instruction provided for beginners. Sew reproduction fabrics by hand. Patterns provided. Class meets for five 2-hour Saturday sessions. $80, plus materials. Call 978-441-0400 X250, or email reservations@athm.org for information on upcoming sessions.
Children will learn the fundamentals of quilting as they create a small quilted project featuring a block pattern from Lucy Larcom and the Lowell mill girls' era (approx. 1825-1850). Class meets for two 4-hour Saturday sessions. $75 (ATHM members receive a 10% discount), $40 materials cost. Call 978-441-0400 X234, or email reservations@athm.org for information about upcoming sessions.
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Make a small quilt sampler with 6 different quilt block patterns while you learn or practice basic hand-sewing techniques. Two 4-hour Monday sessions (with a lunch break). $75 (ATHM members receive a 10% discount), $40 materials cost. Call 978-441-0400 X250, or email reservations@athm.org for information on upcoming sessions.
General Scheduling Information
All of the above classes are scheduled by the teacher on an on-demand basis. Teachers will directly contact students initially, and to set times and dates when a minimum of interested students contact us.
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