Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Prosper Arts: Sewing Fall 2024
- Grade: K-12
- Format: In-person
- Location: 117 W Ferry St. Berrien Springs Mi. - Studio is located above the Rabbit Yarn shop. Parking is on the street and the entrance is in the back. (Look for the green Prosper Arts signs)
- Instructors: Heather West, Kelsey Clear Click on each teacher's name to read more about them.
- Contact info: Ms. Heather: 269-351-2351 (call or text)
- Additional registration on-site is not required.
Beginning Sewing:
Fridays 1- 3:00pm September 13- November 22 (NO CLASSES October 25)
In this class, we will learn about the basics of sewing, including hand sewing, machine sewing, using an iron, hand embroidery, and machine quilting. Each class will begin with a brief lesson and a quiz with prizes over the previous week’s topic. There will be an instructor-led project with a short snack/ break time in the middle.
Students should bring a sewing machine if they have one. There will be storage space at the studio for the duration of the semester if your student would prefer to leave their machine at the studio in between classes. Please call or text Mrs. Heather if your student will need to use a classroom sewing machine. (269-351-2351)
Each student should bring 3 yards of cotton fabric (each yard can be a different pattern.) Fabrics are easy to find and there are often sales at Walmart, Joann Fabrics, or Hobby Lobby.
Intermediate Sewing:
Fridays 3:30 - 5:30pm September 13- November 22 (NO CLASSES October 25)
In this class we will be continuing to build on the skills learned in Beginners sewing. New students who are already familiar with sewing machine basics and can already sew simple projects independently (such as pillowcases and patchwork) are welcome to join this class!
Projects will introduce garment sewing, and following manufacturer patterns such as Simplicity, McCalls, etc. Students will have fun while sewing, and learn some new skills. There will be a short lesson given by the instructor to begin each class and a snack/break time in the middle.
Students should bring a sewing machine if they have one. There will be storage space at the studio for the duration of the semester if your student would prefer to leave their machine at the studio in between classes. Please call or text Mrs. Heather if your student will need to use a classroom sewing machine. (269-351-2351)
IMPORTANT: Each student should bring a total of 5 yards of cotton fabric. 1 yard can be a fun pattern and 2, 2 yard pieces of solid color or minimal patterned fabric. Fabrics are easy to find and there are often sales at Walmart, Joann Fabrics, or Hobby Lobby.
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Peres Sambu
