Classes
CLASS SCHEDULE APRIL, MAY, JUNE 2021
UPDATE ON CLASS GUIDANCE
We are so excited to continue our classes at Bernina Sewing Center. We have put in place some guidelines for our classroom use for the time being to keep everybody safe.
- Masks are required in the classroom to benefit both the students and the instructor.
- We will provide sanitizer and wipes for the cutting and ironing areas; also extra ironing boards will be available.
- You must sign up for classes or you will not have a spot guaranteed. On the same note, if you cannot make a class you signed up for, please let us know in a timely manner in case we have someone waiting for that class.
We hope you will feel safe and comfortable with our new guidelines in place. See you soon!!
APRIL
Kimberbell Embroidery Projects
Saturday, April 3 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
This class is for anyone working on Kimberbell Embroidery projects. You can work on ANY Kimberbell project you want and get assistance from Myrt with any questions. It might be a quilt, bench pillow, mug rugs, wallhangings or ask for suggestions. Kimberbell has a wide range of levels for machine embroidery each with a variety of techniques. They are always coming out with new projects. And they are SO fun to do!
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $20 or Free with $50 purchase
Bernina Embroidery
Tuesday, April 6 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Continuation monthly embroidery with Maureen
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5 plus supplies
Basic Software
Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
This class is for those who own BERNINA Version 8 software or are interested in what software can do for you. Maybe you are a beginner to this version of software and feel somewhat intimidated by the program. Or maybe you need a refresher class to get you back in to using software to customize your projects. Continuing to work through workbooks.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Fun, Easy Quilting Projects with Myrt
Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 Time: 1:00 – 4:00
Let’s do some EASY quilts just for the fun of getting together and sewing! This class is open to ALL adult levels. We will select the majority of the projects from the Villa Rosa patterns. Fabrics are each individual’s choice.
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $10/afternoon
Software Inspirations
Tuesday, April 13 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Blending Colors with Debbi Lashbrook
Investigate different ways to blend threads in BERNINA Embroidery Software
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Quilt As-You-Go
Tuesdays, April 13 & 27 Time: 12:00 – 4:00
In this class, you will learn to make projects without putting the entire thing through your sewing machine to quilt it. This class meets every other Tuesday afternoon; you will make a project of your selection (or Terry will make suggestions for projects if wanted). Each block will be pieced, then sandwiched with batting and quilted. It is fun to quilt and practice when it is only on a single block! Then you will use a sashing technique to join the blocks. You can use this technique with any quilt block, traditional to modern. This class is beginner friendly. Come join the fun!
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/afternoon plus supplies
Begin-ish Quilting
Wednesdays, April 14, 21, 28, May 5 & 12 Time: 6:00 – 9:00
If you have only a quilt or 2 under your belt and would like to have another come sew up a simple Jelly Roll Race top or one of Donna Robertson’s 3-Yard Quilts. Books available at the store as well as lots of fabrics to choose from to keep the quilt bug fed.
Instructor: Phyllis Hansen Cost: $30 for all 5 sessions plus supplies
Clutter Catchers by Aunties Two
Fridays, April 16 & 23 (2 session class) Time: 12:00 – 5:00
Come make this large organizer to help streamline your space or add handles for a cute way to transport your biggest projects! Comes in medium or large sizes.
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/session plus supplies
Crafty Cutting Club
Saturday, April 17 Time: 1:00
Come learn the basics of using your new Silhouette Cameo machine. Or maybe you want to see exactly what a Silhouette Cameo can do! This class is free to you if you bought your Cameo at Bernina. You will need to bring your Cameo, computer, mats, blades and usb cable. Some months will have a small kit fee. All brands of cutting machines are welcome. This month we will be etching on wine glasses using our cutting machines and monograms of your choice.
Maureen will have the supplies for this class, so you just need to bring your cutting machine and mats, plus the usual tools.
Instructors: Maureen Piesik
April Software
Tuesday, April 20 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Using software techniques taught in April.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
KIMBERBELL’S KITCHEN
Saturday, April 24 Time: 9:30 – 5:00
Come have a fun, machine embroidery day with projects from Kimberbell’s Kitchen. During the day, you will be making 3 Kimberbell projects and learn techniques you may have not tried. You will make a chenille hot pad, recipe book cover and a bread basket. Included in the class will be the Kimberbell project bag and fabric kit with all the Kimberbellishments, plus step-by-step instructions and CD for 6 complete projects! Sign up soon! Limited spots available!
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $120 (this includes supplies)
Beginning Quilting (Daytime)
Mondays – April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7 & 14 Time: 1:00 – 4:00
This class is for beginners in the truest sense of the word. Everything will be included from fabric selection, rotary cutting, piecing, quilting and binding! When you finish you will have a nice wall hanging or table top size quilt. And you will be ready to make a quilt on your own!
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg
Cost: 7 classes for only $80 plus supplies (10% discount on class supplies)
DesignWorks
Tuesday, April 27 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We will be working through the DesignWorks workbook. Learn about PaintWork, CrystalWork and CutWork.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Catching Up With Terry
Friday, April 30 Time: 12:00 – 4:00
This is for students in Terry Kelling’s classes who may need a little extra help on her projects or maybe be making up a missed class. She will be available to assist you on anything she has taught (bags, patterns by Annie, etc).
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10
MAY
Kimberbell Embroidery Projects
Saturday, May 1 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
This class is for anyone working on Kimberbell Embroidery projects. You can work on ANY Kimberbell project you want and get assistance from Myrt with any questions. It might be a quilt, bench pillow, mug rugs, wallhangings or ask for suggestions. Kimberbell has a wide range of levels for machine embroidery each with a variety of techniques. They are always coming out with new projects. And they are SO fun to do!
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $20 or Free with $50 purchase
Fun, Easy Quilting Projects with Myrt
Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26 Time: 1:00 – 4:00
Let’s do some EASY quilts just for the fun of getting together and sewing! This class is open to ALL adult levels. We will select the majority of the projects from the Villa Rosa patterns. Fabrics are each individual’s choice.
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $10/afternoon
Bernina Embroidery
Tuesday, May 4 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Pillow Panels for Every Season
Be ready for the changing seasons and make four embroidered pillow panels. We’ll create our own seasonal sayings and designs using built-in embroidery fonts and designs. Then, we’ll stitch out the designs with buttonholes using Pinpoint Placement. When you finish these, you’ll want to make more for holidays and special occasions!
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
This class is for those who own BERNINA Version 8 software or are interested in what software can do for you. Maybe you are a beginner to this version of software and feel somewhat intimidated by the program. Or maybe you need a refresher class to get you back in to using software to customize your projects. Continuing to work through workbooks.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Catch All Caddy/In Control
Fridays, May 7, 14 & 21 (3-session class) Time: 12:00 – 5:00
Take control of your belongings with this small caddy – perfect size for your sewing table or to take to classes. Featuring 5 outer pockets to slip tools in, zippered pocket on one end, dividers on inside for organization and padded handles. You can stuff this bag full with everything you need!
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/session plus supplies
Becca Bag
Saturday, May 8 Time: 11:00 – 4:00
This little bag has become a FAVORITE with our customers! You can stow and go with these handy bags for multiple uses. Three fat quarters will be one large and one small bag. Easy and great for gifts!
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10 plus supplies
Quilt As-You-Go
Tuesdays, May 11 & 25 Time: 12:00 – 4:00
In this class, you will learn to make projects without putting the entire thing through your sewing machine to quilt it. This class meets every other Tuesday afternoon; you will make a project of your selection (or Terry will make suggestions for projects if wanted). Each block will be pieced, then sandwiched with batting and quilted. It is fun to quilt and practice when it is only on a single block! Then you will use a sashing technique to join the blocks. You can use this technique with any quilt block, traditional to modern. This class is beginner friendly. Come join the fun!
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/afternoon plus supplies
Software Inspirations
Tuesday, May 11 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Digitizing for Trims with Debbi Lashbrook
Learn how to create your own pattern runs in the Bernina Software
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Crafty Cutting Club
Saturday, May 15 Time: 1:00
Come learn the basics of using your new Silhouette Cameo machine. Or maybe you want to see exactly what a Silhouette Cameo can do! This class is free to you if you bought your Cameo at Bernina. You will need to bring your Cameo, computer, mats, blades and usb cable. Some months will have a small kit fee. All brands of cutting machines are welcome. This month we will be revisiting how to do infusible ink projects. Maureen will have coasters but if you wish to do something else, you will have to purchase it. Joann’s or Michaels have a nice selection of infusible supplies.
Instructors: Maureen Piesik
May Software
Tuesday, May 18 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Using software techniques taught in May.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Cutting and Machine Embroidery Class - Scalloped Table Runner
Saturday, May 22 Time: 10:00 – 5:00
Come and join us for a fun cutting and machine embroidery class. This class a Maureen original design! We will use our cutting and embroidery machines to make this project which is designed for hand embroidery so we will finish it much faster. Instructions provided in class. This is a fun project that can be adapted for any holiday. Digitized format will be included in the class.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $35 plus supplies (Supply list on request)
DesignWorks
Tuesday, May 25 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We will be working through the DesignWorks workbook. Learn about PaintWork, CrystalWork and CutWork.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Catching Up With Terry
Friday, May 28 Time: 12:00 – 4:00
This is for students in Terry Kelling’s classes who may need a little extra help on her projects or maybe be making up a missed class. She will be available to assist you on anything she has taught (bags, patterns by Annie, etc).
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10
Monthly Open Machine Embroidery
Saturday, May 29 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
Come join others who also enjoy machine embroidery. This is for ALL levels of machine embroiderists! Bring your own embroidery project and work on it at your own pace – with some staff help available if needed. Finish up previous projects or start something new. Maybe you are new to machine embroidery and just need a little encouragement. Machines are available.
Classroom Attendant: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $20 or FREE with $50 purchase
JUNE
Bernina Embroidery
Tuesday, June 1 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Embroidered In-the-Hoop Coasters
Embroidery adds both flair and dimension to a simple coaster. But why stop there? While the top of the coaster is already in the hoop to be embroidered, why not assemble the coaster at the same time? With a simple demonstration of how the in-the-hoop coaster design was created, you can create a set of coasters in one hooping and in no time at all.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesdays, June 2, 9, 16 & 23 (not June 30) Time: 10:00 – 12:30
This class is for those who own BERNINA Version 8 software or are interested in what software can do for you. Maybe you are a beginner to this version of software and feel somewhat intimidated by the program. Or maybe you need a refresher class to get you back in to using software to customize your projects. Continuing to work through workbooks.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Bondi Top by Sew To Grow (simple garment class)
Wednesdays, June 2, 9, 16 & 23 Time: 6:00 – 9:00
Have you ever wanted to make a simple top that you could wear in so many ways? Could be worn with jeans, pants or tucked in a skirt. Also, the Bondi Top could be made longer and it becomes a comfortable dress. Darla will help you to be successful at this! Come Wednesday nights in June and be creative! Patterns available at our store.
Instructor: Darla Arthur Cost: $20 (includes all 4 evenings!) plus supplies
Camden Bags/Camden Bowls
Fridays, June 4 & 11 (2-session class) Time: 12:00 – 5:00
You have seen these bags and bowls at the store and they are beautiful! Designed by Aunties Two Patterns, these bags are zigzag stitched with no shaping required. These colorful bags and bowls come in different sizes and embellished with large buttons. Which will you make – bag or bowl (or both)?
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/session plus supplies
Kimberbell Embroidery Projects
Saturday, June 5 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
This class is for anyone working on Kimberbell Embroidery projects. You can work on ANY Kimberbell project you want and get assistance from Myrt with any questions. It might be a quilt, bench pillow, mug rugs, wallhangings or ask for suggestions. Kimberbell has a wide range of levels for machine embroidery each with a variety of techniques. They are always coming out with new projects. And they are SO fun to do!
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $20 or Free with $50 purchase
Fun, Easy Quilting Projects with Myrt
Wednesdays, June 2, 9, 16 & 23 Time: 1:00 – 4:00
Let’s do some EASY quilts just for the fun of getting together and sewing! This class is open to ALL adult levels. We will select the majority of the projects from the Villa Rosa patterns. Fabrics are each individual’s choice.
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $10/afternoon
Quilt As-You-Go
Tuesdays, June 8 & 22 Time: 12:00 – 4:00
In this class, you will learn to make projects without putting the entire thing through your sewing machine to quilt it. This class meets every other Tuesday afternoon; you will make a project of your selection (or Terry will make suggestions for projects if wanted). Each block will be pieced, then sandwiched with batting and quilted. It is fun to quilt and practice when it is only on a single block! Then you will use a sashing technique to join the blocks. You can use this technique with any quilt block, traditional to modern. This class is beginner friendly. Come join the fun!
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/afternoon plus supplies
Software Inspirations
Tuesday, June 8 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
What’s New With Software with Debbi Lashbrook
Learn how software can elevate your creativity in new and exciting ways.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Desert Stars Table Runner
Saturday, June 12 Time: 10:00 – 5:00
Desert Stars, designed by Atkinson Designs, is a sweet table runner inspired by the twinkling stars in the desert sky. Can be made scrappy or more structured. Finished size is approx. 12” x 41”.
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10 plus supplies
June Software
Tuesday, June 15 & 29 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Using software techniques taught in May.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Dresden Pillow
Friday, June 18 Time: 10:00 – 5:00
Have you ever wanted to do a Dresden plate quilt block but never got around to it? In this class, you will design a Dresden plate block and make it into a pillow. You could also make it into a table runner, if you desire. This pattern is found in the Labor of Love: Scrappy Quilts at the Heart of Home book by Sherri L. McConnell. This book includes several other of Sherri’s popular “scrappy” projects.
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: Purchase the book at Bernina and the class is FREE!!
Crafty Cutting Club
Saturday, June 19 Time: 1:00
Come learn the basics of using your new Silhouette Cameo machine. Or maybe you want to see exactly what a Silhouette Cameo can do! This class is free to you if you bought your Cameo at Bernina. You will need to bring your Cameo, computer, mats, blades and usb cable. Some months will have a small kit fee. All brands of cutting machines are welcome. Print and Cut is on the menu for this month. We will learn how to make stickers or labels using the registration marks feature on our cutting machines.
Instructors: Maureen Piesik
DesignWorks
Tuesday, June 22 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We will be working through the DesignWorks workbook. Learn about PaintWork, CrystalWork and CutWork.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Catching Up With Terry
Friday, June 25 Time: 12:00 – 4:00
This is for students in Terry Kelling’s classes who may need a little extra help on her projects or maybe be making up a missed class. She will be available to assist you on anything she has taught (bags, patterns by Annie, etc).
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10
Monthly Open Machine Embroidery
Saturday, June 26 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
Come join others who also enjoy machine embroidery. This is for ALL levels of machine embroiderists! Bring your own embroidery project and work on it at your own pace – with some staff help available if needed. Finish up previous projects or start something new. Maybe you are new to machine embroidery and just need a little encouragement. Machines are available.
Classroom Attendant: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $20 or FREE with $50 purchase
MASTERY SCHEDULES
Machine Mastery is for BERNINA 880 Plus, 790 Plus, 770QE, 740
BERNINA 590, 570QE, 535, 480, 475QE, 435
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Mastering Your Bernina Sewing Machine Class times |
Thursdays 10:00 – 1:00
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Session 1 – Machine Overview and menus. Needles, Thread, Feet, Securing stitches, Backstepping, Pattern Repeat, Pattern Functions, Elongation, Altered Memory |
May 13 |
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Session 2 – Permanently Altered Stitch, Saving Stitch, Triple & Edgestitching, Vari-Overlock, Long Stitch, Blind Hem, Stretch Stitch, Dual Feed, Balance
Session 3 – Button Holes, Attaching Buttons, Creative Consultant, Combi Mode with Stitch Patterns & Lettering, Free-Motion, Stitch Regulator
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May 20
May 27 |
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Session 4 – 880 Plus and 790 Plus machines only Sideways Motion Stitches, Multi-Directional, All-Over Directional, Connecting Stitches, Stitch Designer, Distortion |
June 3 |
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Mastery classes are FREE to our customers who have recently purchased a Bernina Sewing Machine. You do need to register before as we have to limit class sizes at the moment. Thank you!
Class Cancellation and Refund Policy: Please sign up early to reserve your place in class. Classes must be paid for before our cancellation deadline (three days before class starts). You may cancel and receive a full refund up to three days before class. After the three day limit you will receive store credit. If a class is cancelled by us you may have your class fee refunded or receive store credit. If class enrollment does not meet the minimum requirement, it may be cancelled.