White Bluffs Class Instructors receive a special

“Teacher Training Program”.

Project Classes, -  a project is completed in the class. We believe that we have too many unfinished projects. At White Bluffs, if you take a project class, you will finish the project in the class or you will come back until it is finished and you may take the class again for free. 

Process Classes, -  a process is learned. There is no expectation of a completed project, however, completed projects utilizing the learned process will be available to spark your imagination. 

Five Buck Classes -  best described as hour long classes to learn a cool new way to do something. A schedule of these “quickie classes” will be posted and we are always interested in your suggestions. 

Master from Afar Classes. conducted by nationally known masters. These classes will utilize our facility, but will provide their own policies, pricing and procedures.

Guild Sponsored Classes, 

our guilds need a place to hold their classes. White Bluffs will provide a well-equipped place. As with the Master Classes, the Guilds will have their own policies, pricing and procedures.

Currently available classes

To register, call the Center at 967-2555

or come in.

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Mitered Borders, anyone?

 

Want too learn a new method for mitering borders on your quilt top? This is the class for you.  It will be a hands on class and taught one on one.  It will be on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 10:30-4:30.  Either just drop in or call the center to sign up. (967-2555)

 

The supply list:  Sewing machine, mats, rotary cutter and ruler, pins, and of course your quilt top ready for the borders to be put on and the border fabric. You can also use one of the Center's machines. Instructor: Cindy Underwood

$10

 

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Beginning Quilting for Kids (5 classes)

This is a class for kids 12 and older.  In it they will learn the components needed to construct a quilt top, from the beginning to a complete top. This is a 5-week class that is a building stone for future beginning quilting classes. Instructor: Cyndy Underwood

Class date/time:

Tuesdays: January 12, 19, 26,

and February 2 and 9. 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

$40 (includes the use of the sewing machines)

 

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Nine Patch Variation for Kids (4 classes)

 

Join us for this fun class and make a quilt top using nine patches and nine patch variation blocks.  This is a fun beginning class, utilizing the skills learned in the Rail Fence Class.

Prerequisite: Rail Fence Class or permission from instructor.

Dates/time:

 Fridays, from 3-5:00pm

April 16, 23, 30 and May 7

Instructor: Cindy Underwood

 $40 (includes the use of the sewing machines) 

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Beginning Spinning Wheel Class (3 lessons) 

 

Join us for this fun class and learn to spin. Have fun shopping for 1 pound of fairly long fiber roving.   Pick at least a couple of colors that are contrasting in value, for a total of 1 pound, Meanwhile, take some time to simply treadle your wheel.  Make that large drive wheel go clockwise and then counter-clockwise.  See how slowly you can treadle and still keep the wheel going. 

3 Lessons, 2 hours each,

Call for dates.

Time: 1:30-3:30p

Tuition: $60 + $5 supply fee.

Teacher: Cheryl Reed.

cheryldavisreed@gmail.com; 509-628-0188

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 Learning to Quilt (an 8-week program)

This class will make a different traditional quilt block each week and put them together with borders to create a small quilt. Excellent for beginner quilters, lots of hints and ideas. The text book will be Start Quilting with Alex Anderson, available at our local Quilt Shops or online. A supply list and sample quilt will be available at the Center. This is a daytime class that will meet once a week for 8 weeks. 

Class size is limited.

Instructor: Cindy Underwood

Date: Call for dates

Tuesday for 8 weeks. $60

 

 

Kaleidoscope, 1,2,3 (3 classes) 

Did you purchase the "Stack & Whack" book and couldn't really figure out how to do it? This class will teach you how to create beautiful Kaleidoscope Quilts as easy as 1,2,3. Sample quilts, blocks, fabric requirements and a supply list will be available at the Center. This quilt block is always a suprise and a delight to make. Join us in March for this 3 week class. Tuesdays from 10-12, March 16, 23 & 30. 

Class size limited to 6.

Jenny Treadway

$50

Basic Machine Operation and Maintenance

Basic Sewing is a life skill that brings pleasure, a sense of accomplishment and saves money. Have a sewing machine, and forgot how to use it? Bring your machine, the instruction book (if possible), and we will work with you on a 1:1 basis. You will learn how to operate your machine and complete a small project of your choosing.  Project supplies are provided. 1-2 hour class, depending on need.

Instructor: Jenny Treadway, 

Fee: $10

Call 727-7050 to arrange your class.

Paper Piecing, The Easy Way

February 23, 10-12am

Learn this simple and easy way to paper piece a quilt block with perfect points. Just sew on the lines! Materials and patterns provided. You will need the "Add-A-Quarter" ruler available at Quiltmania, a thin metal ruler (if you have one) and your rotary cutter. These rulers make this process simple.  Bring your machine or use one of ours. Please call the Center to register so that we will have enough kits prepared. Tuition $5, Instructor: Jenny Treadway

Watch for more Quickie Classes

The Log Cabin Block

Binding, 3 Different Ways

Coming Soon