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Discover a Passion for Textiles with our classes, lectures and events.

Upcoming Classes & Events

Class Levels. 

Fascination – These classes will introduce you to a new skill, concept or technique and are open to all levels. The student may, however, be required to have a basic skill or have taken a certification class. For example, for a flat-pattern drafting class one need not know anything about flat-pattern drafting but should have a basic understanding of the sewing machine. Any prerequisites will be listed in the class description.

 Concentration – The student will be invited to learn more about a certain subject and be expected to have had some experience with it or have taken a prior class. These classes will probably involve several sessions.
 
Saturation – Students are invited to delve deeply into the subject being taught. Instructors will expect students to be very familiar with the subject and will be teaching with the intent of advancing those skills.

 For all our classes be sure to bring your curiosity, a sense of playfulness and a willingness to explore!

If you aren't sure if you are ready for a class just email us and we are happy to help.



Textiles West Lecture Series

Each month Textiles West offers a unique discovery talk covering a unique area of Textile Arts. Join us to learn, share and contribute to the conversation. 

Learn to Sew

Classes for  teens and adults. Our learn to sew program is almost ready! We can't wait to share these new classes. Check back soon.
  • Japanese Apron
    June 29, 2018 5:00 PM
    Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 E. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, CO
  • Serger 101
    June 30, 2018 1:00 PM
    Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 e. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs
  • Beginner Garment Sewing - Akita Top
    July 07, 2018 1:00 PM
    Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Art 427 E. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs Co


Upcoming events and Classes

  • Open Stitch Studio

    • April 24, 2018
    • December 18, 2018
    • 34 sessions
    • Textiles West Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    • 7
    Register


    Join us every Tuesday at the Textiles West Thread Lab for Open Stitch Studio!  Bring your projects and work in the company of friends. We will be on hand for help and minor assistance. 

    There is no fee for attending but please register to let us know you are joining us as space is limited. 

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  • Curious about Tapestry?

    • June 27, 2018
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • TWIL @ Manitou Art Center 513 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs Co 80829
    • 4
    Register

    Tapestry, another form of weaving, can be complex and expensive.  It can also be simple and exciting.  This class will teach you methods that existed in Greek, Egyptian and Roman times.  You will leave the class knowing how to warp, create slits, lines, curves, joins and hatching.  All basic elements you will use in your piece. This class will prepares you to make your own art tapestry and ready to move on to more advanced tapestry classes. Material fee $15

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  • Thread Art Bowls

    • June 28, 2018
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 E. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs
    • 8
    Register

    Gather up all those little bits of thread, fabrics, yarn and lace that you have been collecting in your sewing room. Laurie will help you turn the cuttings from your studio floor into these beautiful and functional art bowls. 
    2-3 gallon size bags of bits, fibers, yarns and fabric scraps, even those you no longer like but feel guilty about throwing them away!
    Laurie will have fabric and fibers kits available for $10 if you need one. 


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  • Delectable Paper and Cloth

    • June 29, 2018
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • TWIL@ Manitou Art Center 513 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs, Co 80829
    • 9
    Register

    Join Liz Kettle to discover the delights of creating your own unique papers and fabrics with a combination of gelatin plate mono-printing and screen printing. Gelatin plate printing is a fun and easy method of mono-printing that results in surprises and delights. We will use both the traditional gelatin plate and the new Gelli Plate.  $25 supply fee

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  • Japanese Apron

    • June 29, 2018
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 E. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, CO
    • 6
    Register

    An apron that can double as a cute tunic? Yes, please! This Japanese-styled apron is a perfect first sewing project. It’s ideal for denim or linen and looks great over jeans and a t-shirt when you’re not wearing it for an apron.
    Student should have experience using a sewing machine (made a simple project like a pillow) or have taken Sewing 101."
    Student Supply List: "1 ½ yards of 54” – 60”medium weight fabric such as linen, denim, canvas or home dec fabric. Many cottons come 44” wide and won’t work well for this project.
    Thread to match fabric
    Class Level:   Fascination – These classes will introduce you to a new skill, concept or technique and are open to all levels. The student may, however, be required to have a basic skill or have taken a certification class. For example, for a flat-pattern drafting class one need not know anything about flat-pattern drafting but should have a basic understanding of the sewing machine. Any prerequisites will be listed in the class description.
    Member: $45
    Non-Member: $55


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  • Serger 101

    • June 30, 2018
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 e. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs
    • 6
    Register

    Gain confidence using your serger! We’ll begin with an overview of serger threading and maintenance.  Then, learn how to create different types of basic stitches and create a serger stitch book you can reference again and again. We’ll finish the class by putting your new skills to use in making a fun jersey infinity scarf.
    Student Supply List:
    2 yards of jersey knit fabric- please note we have sergers available for use during class, or you are welcome to bring your own.  If you choose to bring your own machine it must be in excellent working condition, and you must bring all accessories & the manual with you to class as well.
    class level:  Fascination – These classes will introduce you to a new skill, concept or technique and are open to all levels. The student may, however, be required to have a basic skill or have taken a certification class. For example, for a flat-pattern drafting class one need not know anything about flat-pattern drafting but should have a basic understanding of the sewing machine. Any prerequisites will be listed in the class description.
    Member: $45
    Non-Member: $55


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  • TW and MAC Members only-TEXCON

    • June 30, 2018
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • TWIL@ Manitou Art Center 513 Mantiou Ave Manitou Springs CO 80829
    • 20

    A Textile Conversation: These fun monthly gatherings for Textiles West members, will enable us to strengthen our community and bring together our members for support, sharing ideas and current work as well as offer a place to learn and grow as a textile enthusiast or artist.

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  • Beginner Garment Sewing - Akita Top

    • July 07, 2018
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Art 427 E. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs Co
    • 6
    Register

     

    Akita is a wardrobe-building staple that you can quickly stitch up with less than two yards of fabric. This class will cover how to work with a PDF pattern, how to pick the right size, basic pattern adjustments, darts, bias tape seam finishes and hemming
    Student Supply List: Akita is a wardrobe-building staple that you can quickly stitch up with less than two yards of fabric. This class will cover how to work with a PDF pattern, how to pick the right size, basic pattern adjustments, darts, bias tape seam finishes and hemming
    Class level: Student should have experience using a sewing machine (made a simple project like a pillow) or have taken Sewing 101. Fascination – These classes will introduce you to a new skill, concept or technique and are open to all levels. The student may, however, be required to have a basic skill or have taken a certification class. For example, for a flat-pattern drafting class one need not know anything about flat-pattern drafting but should have a basic understanding of the sewing machine. Any prerequisites will be listed in the class description.
    Member: $45
    Non-Member: $55


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  • Curious about Tapestry?

    • July 11, 2018
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • TWIL @ Manitou Art Center 513 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs Co 80829
    • 4
    Register

    Tapestry, another form of weaving, can be complex and expensive.  It can also be simple and exciting.  This class will teach you methods that existed in Greek, Egyptian and Roman times.  You will leave the class knowing how to warp, create slits, lines, curves, joins and hatching.  All basic elements you will use in your piece. This class will prepares you to make your own art tapestry and ready to move on to more advanced tapestry classes. Material fee $15

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  • Animal Portraits with Barb Beasley

    • July 12, 2018
    • 10:00 AM
    • July 14, 2018
    • 5:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 E. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs
    • 2
    Register
    Do you have a favorite photo of your pet you want to turn into a work of art? Award-winning quilter Barbara Yates Beasley can teach you a low-tech pattern design technique that, when combined with raw-edged appliqué, can turn any photograph into a fun and eye-catching quilt. This day and a half class will have you well on the way to creating your own work of art that you can then finish quilting at home.
       If pets are not your area of interest bring a photo of a flower or other object. Think Georgia O’Keeffe size flower.
            Please be aware that this needs to be your own photo or one that you have been given permission to use. It is NOT OK to grab your favorite photo from the internet. Those photos do belong to an artist and you need to ask permission before using them as inspiration.             
      This workshop is limited to 8 students to ensure each students gets plenty of private instruction with Barb.
    See Barbara's web site for more inspiration!            
       http://www.barbarayatesbeasley.com/
     Prep Work: Before the class, pick a favorite photo of your animal. It should be clear and sharp with a good value range. The animal should fill the frame. If the eyes are an important part of the photo be sure you can actually see them. Keep it simple.
              Have this enlarged to the size you would like to work with, but no more than 19” x 24”. The enlargement is best in color. You can use a B&W as long as you don’t loose detail in the shadows of the B&W image. Be sure to bring a color copy, any size if your enlargement is B&W.
              Enlargements can be done at Kinko’s, Staples, Office Max, Walgreens, Costco that type of store. Often you will have better luck getting a clear print if you bring a hi-res file to the store on a thumb drive .
           
    Supply List 
              • Pre-washed lightweight muslin, enough to use as a base
                   • Assorted fabric scraps. Bring more then you think you need and in a variety of colors. Nothing over a fat quarter in size.
                   • Lite Steam-a-Seam 2 fusible. Made by The Warm Company, please no substitutes.
            • Your photo enlarged to the finished size of your quilt. No less than 11” x 17”. But no larger than 19” x 24”. See Prep Work.
            • 8” x 10” color copy of your photo REVERSED.
            • mechanical pencil.
            • Sharp embroidery scissors, paper and/or fabric scissors
            • Design board or foam core to use as a design board. This should accommodate the size or your work.
            • Tweezers (optional)     
       Those of you who work quickly or have an image with less detail will want to bring finishing materials.
                   • Batting
              • Backing fabric
                   . Bernina 350 machines are available in the Thread lab for use or you may bring your own machine.
            • Thread or you may purchase a wide selection at The Thread Lab once you determine the colors needed. Additional supply fee: $15       
        






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  • Beginner Garment Sewing- Knit Maxi Skirt

    • July 15, 2018
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Art 427 E. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, Co
    • 6
    Register


    Summertime is in full-swing which makes this maxi skirt a perfect summer sewing project! You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to whip one of these up and will want to go home and make many more.  With a foldover yoga waistband and made to your measurements, this skirt will soon be one of your wardrobe favorites.  This skirt can be made with either a serger or sewing machine, whichever you feel most comfortable with!
    Student supply list: 2 yards of stretchy knit fabric
    Coordinating all-purpose thread
    Class Level: Student should have experience using a sewing machine (made a simple project like a pillow) or have taken Sewing 101.
    Fascination – These classes will introduce you to a new skill, concept or technique and are open to all levels. The student may, however, be required to have a basic skill or have taken a certification class. For example, for a flat-pattern drafting class one need not know anything about flat-pattern drafting but should have a basic understanding of the sewing machine. Any prerequisites will be listed in the class description.
    Member: $45
    Non-Member: $55


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  • Curious about Weaving?

    • July 18, 2018
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • TWIL@ Manitou Art Center 513 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs, CO 80829
    • 3
    Register

    Curious about weaving but not ready to invest in your own equipment? This class is just right for experiencing the joy of weaving. With Mary Madison, you will learn the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom and at the end of the day take home your very own handwoven scarf.


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  • Sewing 101

    • July 21, 2018
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Art 427 e. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs
    • 6
    Register

    Everything you've ever wanted to know about learning to sew will be covered in this class. Sewing 101 will give you the skills and confidence to set you on your way to meeting your sewing goals, or to refresh your memory if it has been awhile since you sewed. You'll come away with a head full of knowledge, a sample book, and a reversible tote! This class allows you to transition into any of our Fascination classes. 
     
    You will get to know the functions and threading of your sewing machine, discuss basic stitches, various tools of the trade, plus all of the basics you need to know about fabrics, marking, pinning, cutting and pressing by making a fun reversible tote bag!
     
    This class focuses primarily on the “nuts and bolts” of sewing. We highly recommend completion of this course before enrolling in any other classes at Textiles West Thread Lab if you have never sewn before.
    You CAN do this, we have confidence in you!
     
    Machines: We are able to provide a sewing machine for you to use in the Thread Lab, but many students prefer to learn on their own machine and we welcome you to bring your machine from home. If you do bring your own machine, please remember that it must be in excellent working condition and you will also need to bring the manual, accessories, and power cord/foot pedal. We are not able to spend class time troubleshooting machine problems.
    Supply list for students
     1/2 Yard each of two different Quilting Cotton fabrics
    1/2 yard of Canvas (available for purchase at the class)
    1 Spool of Coordinating Thread
    Member: $45 Non-Member: $55


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  • Curious about Tapestry?

    • July 25, 2018
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • TWIL @ Manitou Art Center 513 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs Co 80829
    • 4
    Register

    Tapestry, another form of weaving, can be complex and expensive.  It can also be simple and exciting.  This class will teach you methods that existed in Greek, Egyptian and Roman times.  You will leave the class knowing how to warp, create slits, lines, curves, joins and hatching.  All basic elements you will use in your piece. This class will prepares you to make your own art tapestry and ready to move on to more advanced tapestry classes. Material fee $15

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  • Summer Crop Top

    • July 25, 2018
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 E. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO
    • 5
    Register

    Bring on summer in this sassy crop top with optional waist tie. This is the perfect first garment sewing project where you will learn how to finish all the edges so they are enclosed using the burrito technique. Student should have experience using a sewing machine (made a simple project like a pillow) or have taken Sewing 101.   Student Supply List: "1 1/2 yards of light to medium weight fabric such as cotton poplin, linen, linen and cotton blends, rayon or chambray Thread to match the fabric PDF Jily top pattern from Ready2Sew https://www.readytosew.fr/en/store/tops-and-shirts/jily Class Level: Fascination – These classes will introduce you to a new skill, concept or technique and are open to all levels. The student may, however, be required to have a basic skill or have taken a certification class. For example, for a flat-pattern drafting class one need not know anything about flat-pattern drafting but should have a basic understanding of the sewing machine. Any prerequisites will be listed in the class description.
    Member: $45
    Non-Member: $55


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  • Hand Stitched Leather Clutch

    • July 28, 2018
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 E. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs 80903
    • 4
    Register

     Wow your friends with this stunning hand-stitched leather clutch perfect for your phone, wallet and keys. Students will learn double-needle sewing technique that results in strong construction and durability. No leather or sewing experience necessary.

    Materials Fee - $55
    Includes leather, thread, needles and shared leather tools. You will have your
    choice of several leather colors and textures. 

     


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  • TW and MAC Members only-TEXCON

    • July 28, 2018
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • TWIL@ Manitou Art Center 513 Mantiou Ave Manitou Springs CO 80829
    • 20
    Register

    A Textile Conversation: These fun monthly gatherings for current Textiles West Members, will enable us to strengthen our community and bring together our members for support, sharing ideas and current work as well as offer a place to learn and grow as a textile enthusiast or artist.

    Show details

  • Curious about Weaving?

    • August 01, 2018
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • TWIL@ Manitou Art Center 513 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs, CO 80829
    • 3
    Register

    Curious about weaving but not ready to invest in your own equipment? This class is just right for experiencing the joy of weaving. With Mary Madison, you will learn the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom and at the end of the day take home your very own handwoven scarf.


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  • Sewing 101

    • August 02, 2018
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Art 427 e. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs
    • 6
    Register

    Everything you've ever wanted to know about learning to sew will be covered in this class. Sewing 101 will give you the skills and confidence to set you on your way to meeting your sewing goals, or to refresh your memory if it has been awhile since you sewed. You'll come away with a head full of knowledge, a sample book, and a reversible tote! This class allows you to transition into any of our Fascination classes. 
     
    You will get to know the functions and threading of your sewing machine, discuss basic stitches, various tools of the trade, plus all of the basics you need to know about fabrics, marking, pinning, cutting and pressing by making a fun reversible tote bag!
     
    This class focuses primarily on the “nuts and bolts” of sewing. We highly recommend completion of this course before enrolling in any other classes at Textiles West Thread Lab if you have never sewn before.
    You CAN do this, we have confidence in you!
     
    Machines: We are able to provide a sewing machine for you to use in the Thread Lab, but many students prefer to learn on their own machine and we welcome you to bring your machine from home. If you do bring your own machine, please remember that it must be in excellent working condition and you will also need to bring the manual, accessories, and power cord/foot pedal. We are not able to spend class time troubleshooting machine problems.
    Supply list for students
     1/2 Yard each of two different Quilting Cotton fabrics
    1/2 yard of Canvas (available for purchase at the class) 1 Spool of Coordinating Thread
    Member: $45
    Non-Member: $55


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  • Binding Beauty

    • August 04, 2018
    • August 05, 2018
    • TWIL@Mantiou Art Center 513 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs, CO 80829
    • 2
    Register

    Eco-printing is a process by which leaves and other botanicals are tightly bound within a natural fiber textile or paper and heated over simmering water. The combination of tight contact with the cloth, heat and steam releases the pigments in the plants onto the substrate.
    This class will be taught in two parts. Beginners as well as those who have some experience with eco printing and book binding are welcome.
    Part 1: We will spend the morning printing paper and fabric which will be used to create a simple no-sew bound book.
    Class from 9-1pm in the MAC courtyard
    Part 2. We will create a FLAT-STYLE AUSTRALIAN REVERSED PIANO HINGE BOOK. This book structure does not involve any sewing, lays flat when open and pages can be easily removed and replaced. We will fill our book with small collages of the papers/fabrics we printed. You will create a lovely keepsake and/or a reference notebook for your eco printing journey.
    Class from 9-2pm

    Student Supply List: Appropriate clothes for dyeing and/or apron; closed toe shoe; 1 spray bottle for water; disposable gloves; 2- 6-8” square ceramic/porcelain tiles (Habitat for Humanity Restore is a good place for cheap tile or try Loew’s or Home Depot); 2 dozen fresh or dried leaves or flowers* (Instructor will bring plenty of botanicals but bring any plants you may want to try.); pen and pencil for taking notes; camera (cell phone cameral is great ); 2 packs (6 each) of 2” soft grip binder clips (Office Depot); exacto knife; 12-24” metal or clear ruler
    *Examples of plants to bring: Leaves-maples, oaks, sumac (3 leaf or staghorn), chokecherry, catalpa, roses, elm, geranium, marigold, sycamore. Flowers—dark colored roses, dark pink or orange cosmos, coreopsis, dark colored hollyhocks or hibiscus, and marigolds. Also, yellow or red onion skins.
    CONTACT PEGGY DLUGOS AT peggydlugos@gmail.com FOR ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT SUPPLIES
    Material Fee:  $15.00 payable to instructor at class (for all fabric and paper for eco printing and book making)
    Member-$125 Non-member-$135


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  • The Abby Bag

    • August 04, 2018
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Art 427 E. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, CO
    • 6
    Register

     

    This tote is the carry all tote, it’s definitely large enough to keep all the stuff you need in one handy bag.
    The best part this baby is reversible, and the bow doubles up as a light scarf
    Student Supply List: 1.5 yards each of two different cotton fabrics
    1 yard fusible lightweight interfacing
    Class Level:  Student should have experience using a sewing machine (made a simple project like a pillow) or have taken Sewing 101.
    Fascination – These classes will introduce you to a new skill, concept or technique and are open to all levels. The student may, however, be required to have a basic skill or have taken a certification class. For example, for a flat-pattern drafting class one need not know anything about flat-pattern drafting but should have a basic understanding of the sewing machine. Any prerequisites will be listed in the class description.
    Member: $45
    Non-Member: $55


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  • Curious about Tapestry?

    • August 08, 2018
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • TWIL @ Manitou Art Center 513 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs Co 80829
    • 4
    Register

    Tapestry, another form of weaving, can be complex and expensive.  It can also be simple and exciting.  This class will teach you methods that existed in Greek, Egyptian and Roman times.  You will leave the class knowing how to warp, create slits, lines, curves, joins and hatching.  All basic elements you will use in your piece. This class will prepares you to make your own art tapestry and ready to move on to more advanced tapestry classes. Material fee $15

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  • Ogden Cami

    • August 08, 2018
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 E. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, CO
    • 6
    Register

    Sew this versatile camisole from the indie pattern company True Bias that has taken the sewing community by storm. The Ogden Cami can be worn on its own or as a layering piece under blazers or cardigans. See nearly 5000 posts on Instagram at #ogdencami for inspiration.
    Student Supply List: Ogden Cami pattern (either paper pattern or student should print off the PDF pattern and have it taped together and traced before class). It can be ordered at http://shop.truebias.com/product/ogden-cami
    2 yards of lightweight, woven fabric such as crepe, rayon challis, voile, polyester and lightweight linen.
    Thread to match your fabric
    Class Level: Student should have some garment sewing experience. The following Textiles West classes are good prerequisites: The Jily Top, Japanese Apron, or the Akita top.
    Fascination – These classes will introduce you to a new skill, concept or technique and are open to all levels. The student may, however, be required to have a basic skill or have taken a certification class. For example, for a flat-pattern drafting class one need not know anything about flat-pattern drafting but should have a basic understanding of the sewing machine. Any prerequisites will be listed in the class description.

    Member: $45
    Non-Member: $55


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  • Serger 101

    • August 10, 2018
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 e. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs
    • 6
    Register

    Gain confidence using your serger! We’ll begin with an overview of serger threading and maintenance.  Then, learn how to create different types of basic stitches and create a serger stitch book you can reference again and again. We’ll finish the class by putting your new skills to use in making a fun jersey infinity scarf.
    Student Supply List:
    2 yards of jersey knit fabric- please note we have sergers available for use during class, or you are welcome to bring your own.  If you choose to bring your own machine it must be in excellent working condition, and you must bring all accessories & the manual with you to class as well.
    class level:  Fascination – These classes will introduce you to a new skill, concept or technique and are open to all levels. The student may, however, be required to have a basic skill or have taken a certification class. For example, for a flat-pattern drafting class one need not know anything about flat-pattern drafting but should have a basic understanding of the sewing machine. Any prerequisites will be listed in the class description.
    Member: $45
    Non-Member: $55


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  • Curious about Weaving?

    • August 15, 2018
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • TWIL@ Manitou Art Center 513 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs, CO 80829
    • 3
    Register

    Curious about weaving but not ready to invest in your own equipment? This class is just right for experiencing the joy of weaving. With Mary Madison, you will learn the basics of weaving on a rigid heddle loom and at the end of the day take home your very own handwoven scarf.


    Show details

  • Sewing 101

    • August 18, 2018
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Thread Lab @ Cottonwood Center for the Art 427 e. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs
    • 6
    Register

    Everything you've ever wanted to know about learning to sew will be covered in this class. Sewing 101 will give you the skills and confidence to set you on your way to meeting your sewing goals, or to refresh your memory if it has been awhile since you sewed. You'll come away with a head full of knowledge, a sample book, and a reversible tote! This class allows you to transition into any of our Fascination classes. 
     
    You will get to know the functions and threading of your sewing machine, discuss basic stitches, various tools of the trade, plus all of the basics you need to know about fabrics, marking, pinning, cutting and pressing by making a fun reversible tote bag!
     
    This class focuses primarily on the “nuts and bolts” of sewing. We highly recommend completion of this course before enrolling in any other classes at Textiles West Thread Lab if you have never sewn before.
    You CAN do this, we have confidence in you!
     
    Machines: We are able to provide a sewing machine for you to use in the Thread Lab, but many students prefer to learn on their own machine and we welcome you to bring your machine from home. If you do bring your own machine, please remember that it must be in excellent working condition and you will also need to bring the manual, accessories, and power cord/foot pedal. We are not able to spend class time troubleshooting machine problems.
    Supply list for students
     1/2 Yard each of two different Quilting Cotton fabrics
    1/2 yard of Canvas (available for purchase at the class)
    1 Spool of Coordinating Thread
     
    Member: $45
    Non-Member: $55


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  • Blue Hand Festival

    • August 18, 2018
    • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • TWIL@Manitou Art Center 513 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs, Co 80829
    • 20
    Register

    A fun afternoon of indigo dyeing with Textiles West. Learn some easy shibori techniques and dye some beautiful pieces of indigo on our cotton fabric. If you would like to dye tee shirts we will have a few for sale or you are welcome to bring your own cotton or natural fiber tees (up to 3). Beer and wine available for purchase 


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  • Curious about Tapestry?

    • August 22, 2018
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • TWIL @ Manitou Art Center 513 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs Co 80829
    • 4
    Register