Classes
SPRING CLASSES ARE HERE!

NIFTY GIFT BAG
Give the gift that keeps on giving! A gift bag that can be used again and again. Pack a lunch, fill it with fabrics from Bolt, anything you want.
Dimensions are approximately 5"H x 5"W x 5”D.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut prior to the class.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15th 1PM - 4PM - 3 Hour Class
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$30/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
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SQUARES N SQUARES
Looking for something creative to start the New Year off with a bang? This fun pattern is it! Be it for a season, holiday, special event or just because! It's great for using up all of those fabrics to make that "specialty quilt." Once your squares are chosen and placed, it goes together fairly easily - it's just knowing how. We will be making the quilt top only. So, come and learn while satisfying that creative bug.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as an INTERMEDIATE quilter to participate.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut prior to the class.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd and MONDAY, MARCH 2nd
10AM-3:30PM - 10 Hours Total With Lunch Breaks
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Two Session Class
$80/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
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REVERSIBLE BUCKET HAT
We will soon have more weeks of bright sunshine, so why not make a custom, reversible, easy to stow bucket hat? They make great gifts.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
MONDAY, MARCH 9th 10AM-4:30PM - 6 Hours With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$40/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
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MINI ZIPPY POUCH
A simple twist of fabric strips over cord and a zigzag stitch make these beautiful and practical bowls. Come learn the techniques and put all of those scraps you've been holding on to forever to good use.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
MONDAY, MARCH 16th - 10AM-4:30PM - 6 Hour Class
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$40/Class – Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Debbie Ward, Instructor
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Back by popular demand! Here’s a nice little pouch you can tuck in your bag, carry sewing supplies to class, hold paper clips in your cubicle: The uses are endless! Make a zillion of them for gifts and yourself. A simple technique for putting in a zipper.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15th - 1-3PM - 2 Hour Class
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$20/Class – Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
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ROPE BOWLS

ANY TIME RUNNER
This design is based on the Log Cabin style, but I will show you how to make it in a technique that is easy and involves less time. We will be making the face of your runner in class with ideas for you to finish at home. Also, I will discuss some ideas on what to do with your leftover fabrics if you have any. Join us for a new fun way to put those Log Cabin blocks together. And yes, Spring is coming so maybe something to brighten up that special place in your home?
Approximate size: 19" x 62"
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginning quilter.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut prior to the class.
MONDAY, MARCH 23rd - 10AM-4:30PM - 6 Hours Total With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$40/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
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INSULATED STEERING WHEEL COVER
Jazz up your car's interior and protect your hands from the heat with an insulated steering wheel cover. They make great gifts too.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a Confident Beginner to participate.
MONDAY, MARCH 30th, 10AM-2:30PM - 4 Hours With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$30/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Debbie Ward, Instructor
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BOUNTY OF STARS

BOUNTY OF STARS
There are many ways of doing paper piecing - English, Foundation, and Traditional. This class will be using a new way of the traditional method.
The quilt will consist of three different sized paper pieced star blocks called "Laced. Star", designed by Miriam Neuringer. This one should give your quilt a new energy and excitement.
We will be making the quilt top only, but you will leave knowing how to finish it. These geometric style blocks are easy and fun to make and will be a conation piece when displayed or used.
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as an INTERMEDIATE quilter to participate.
Fabrics MUST be chosen, pressed and ready to cut prior to the class.
MONDAY, APRIL 13th and MONDAY, APRIL 20th 10AM-4:30PM - 12 Hours Total With Lunch Breaks
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Two Session Class
$80/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
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NOT-SO-PLAIN VANILLA
ADULT BEGINNING MACHINE SEWING
Our most popular class! Conquer your fear of needles while creating fun products you can use.
Get a jump on learning some projects you can make for gifts, such as an envelope pillow and potholders.
MONDAY, APRIL 27th – 10AM-4:30PM - 6 Hours With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$40/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
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CUFFED PILLOWCASE
If you've heard of the "burrito pillowcase", this is the fabulous and easy technique taught in this class, and it's simple!
Skill Level: Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
MONDAY, MAY 4th – 4 Hours 10AM-2:30PM With Lunch Break
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
One Session Class
$30/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
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CLASS INFORMATION
All classes are on a first come, first-served, pre-paid basis. A waiting list will be maintained in case of cancellations.
Pre-payment is required to reserve your class. We accept all major credit cards, personal checks and cash.
The class fee is not refundable unless the place in the class can be filled off the waiting list.
15% off list on any fabric and notion purchased for the class will be extended to class attendees.
Bring your own machine or reserve one of the stores at no extra charge.
To sign up, please call or email BOLT.
STORE HOURS
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10AM – 5PM
SUNDAY 11AM – 4PM
CLOSED MONDAY
707-894-2658
219 NORTH CLOVERDALE BLVD.
CLOVERDALE, CA 95425