Classes
FALL CLASSES!
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MINI ZIPPY POUCH
Here's a nice little pouch you can tuck in your purse, 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.
Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
Two One Session Class Options
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th - 2 hours 1-3PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13th - 2 hours 1-3PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$20/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
BAG: Alys Hay
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FALLING LEAVES TABLE RUNNER
Strip sets are a natural pairing with this organic shape, creating the look of leaf veins. Use subtle differences in the shades of the leaf colors for a runner perfect for Fall. In this project, the completed, improvised strip sets are sewn and cut into leaf shapes using a template. This template will be used for both the leaf shape and the background. The class makes the quilt top only. Must have recent machine quilting experience as a confident beginner to participate.
Finished size: 12" x 50"
One Session Class
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th - 10:30-4:30PM 6 hours (with lunch break)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$50/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
QUILT: Barbara Derringer
Pattern source: Improvising Traditions book by Alexandra Ledgerwood
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NOT-SO-PLAIN VANILLA
ADULT BEGINNING 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.
Three Session Class
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th - ORIENTATION AND ENVELOPE PILLOW 3 hours 6:30-9:30PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th - POTHOLDERS 2 hours 6:30-8:30PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd - PILLOWCASE 2 hours 6:30-8:30PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$90 Total for 3 Sessions - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Alys Hay, Instructor
PHOTO: Envelope Pillow Class, Potholder Class
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SINGLE-SIDED APRON WORKSHOP
Break out a nice, clean apron, and let everyone know you made it yourself! Heck, make some for gifts, too!
Skill Level: Confident Beginner - Must have recent machine sewing experience. Pattern provided.
One Session Class
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th - 3 hours 6:30-9:30PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$30/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Debbie Ward, Instructor
APRON: Debbie Ward
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UPCYCLING CLOTHING
Do you have a blouse in your closet that you haven't worn for quite a while? Every time you go to wear it, it's just not right for some reason or the other, but you can't bring yourself to get rid of it. Maybe it's just not fitting properly, but here it is, still in your closet. Maybe it's the color or the print you love that is telling you to keep it. So...now is the time to do something with that treasure. Bring it, or something you pick up at your local thrift store, to our one-day workshop and with some "upcycling", you may be wearing it very soon.
One Session Class
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th - 10:30-4:30PM 6 hours (with lunch break)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$50/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
GARMENT: Barbara Derringer
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CHIC CHENILLE SCARF
Whether you use rayon or cotton, you will finish with a soft, comfortable scarf your friends will envy and you will adore. Makes a great present for the holidays!
Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
One Session Class
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th - 4 Hours 5:30-9:30PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$30/Class - Fabrics and Cutting Tool Sold Separately
Debbie Ward, Instructor
SCARF: Debbie Ward
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BIRD HOUSE WALL HANGING
Just a few clever steps turn a collection of Log Cabin blocks into a lovely group of birdhouses. Framed windows allow you to add fussy-cut inhabitants to these mod houses. We chose Christmas kitties and Christmas colors to make this cheerful wall hanging for the holidays. You can choose any theme, but do pick your window insert design first. Then choose your colors and prints/solids to coordinate with the window insert.
The class makes the quilt top only. Must have recent machine quilting experience as a confident beginner to participate.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th - 10:30-4:30PM 6 hours (with lunch break)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$50/Class - Fabrics/Notions Sold Separately
Barbara Derringer, Instructor
QUILT: Barbara Derringer
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JELLY ROLL RUG
Great use of WOF (width of fabric) scraps, or that strip roll you bought but hadn't quite figured out what to do with it. Make a rug!
Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate.
Two Session Class
TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 15th and 22nd - 3 hours each 6-9PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$60/Class - Fabrics/Notions and Pattern Sold Separately
Debbie Ward, Instructor
RUG: Debbie Ward- Kaffe Fassett Strip Roll
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FABRIC FUSION:
FOLD, CUT & STITCH
Inspired by cut paper snowflakes, beautiful Mexican Papel Picado and Hawaiian appliqué patterns, these cut and fuse fabric squares are easy to do, and just like snow flakes no two are alike! You can make as many fused squares as you like, to use in a quilted panel, table runner or pillow front. In the first session, Lisa will teach you how to create a cut paper pattern to transfer to fabric and fuse to backing square. In the second session, you will begin to embellish your cut fabric squares with simple embroidery stitches that she will teach (or review as the case may be). Must have recent machine sewing experience as a confident beginner to participate. Class is for making the quilt squares with embroidery only.
Two Session Class
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17th 3 hours 6:30-9:30PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th 3 hours 6:30-9:30PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Register directly with Lisa Thorpe at
$70/Class - Fabrics and fuse Sold Separately
Lisa Thorpe, Instructor (lisathorpe.com), Artist-in-Residence, Bishop's Ranch, Healdsburg
Published in Quilting Arts Magazine and Cloth, Paper, Scissors Magazine
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RARE BEARS AND TEDDY BEARS WORKSHOPS
Your choice of creating a simple teddy bear for local donation, or to join forces with RARE Science, Inc. a non-profit organization that helps find cures for kids with rare diseases. The RARE Bear Project is a community driven initiative that makes one-of-a-kind bears to be donated to the RARE Bear Project for special one-of-a-kind kids.
RARE Bears are stuffed bears made from a specific pattern using leftover, high quality quilting fabric that BOLT will provide for a series of workshops.
The focus of the workshops will be to make the "bear skin." The RARE Bear Project has volunteers who will stuff the bears and embroider the faces. The completed bear skins will be shipped to the RARE Bears Project.
The fabric and patterns for the teddy bears going to the community and Rare Science will be provided by BOLT.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner - Must have recent machine sewing experience.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th - 4 hours 5:30-9:30PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29th - 4 hours 5:30-9:30PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12th - 4 hours 5:30-9:30PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
No Charge for the Workshop
PHOTOS: Alys Hay and Kate Barrett
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CROCHET OPEN STUDIO
Join Debbie Ward for a fun day working on your choice of beautiful crocheted projects, from necklaces to bags to Dia de Las Muertas skulls, scarves, hats and more. * Please indicate when you sign up, what kind of project you would like to work on and Debbie will give you a materials list for your preparation. She has a small supply of hooks and yarns, or you can purchase your own. BOLT does not sell yarn or hooks.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th - 3 hours 1-4PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19th -3 hours 1-4PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$30/Class
Debbie Ward, Instructor
PHOTOS: Debbie Ward
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CLASS INFORMATION
All classes are on a first come, first-served 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.
10% 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 store's for no extra charge.
To sign up, please call or email BOLT.
TO SIGN UP, PLEASE CALL BOLT AT: 707-894-2658
OR EMAIL:
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OPEN STUDIO
Do you have any UFOs (UnFinished Objects) lying around that you need some help wrapping up? Sometimes it helps to get a little advice on color, pattern or technique.
We are providing experts (Alys Hay and Kate Barrett) to help with the logjam. This is also a great opportunity to just come in and work on your latest project or choose one from a selection we have handy.
LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
6:30-8:30PM (No studio in November and December)
$10 per Session
Bring your own machine or call and reserve one of the store's.
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