Florence Thomas Art School

Curious about sewing but not sure where to begin? This workshop is a hands-on, two-day introductory class designed for absolute beginners or those looking to refresh their basic skills in a supportive, small-group setting.

• Day 1 focuses on building a strong foundation. Students will learn sewing safety, become familiar with sewing machine parts, and practice essential skills needed to get started. Instruction will cover power supply and on/off controls, proper use of scissors, pins, and needles, threading the machine, and practicing basic stitches. Machine components discussed include the bobbin, spool pin, thread cutter, reverse stitch button, stitch length dial, pattern selector dial, presser foot and presser foot lift, needle clamp screw, and hand wheel. By the end of Day 1, students will begin their sewing project.

• Day 2 is dedicated to completing a finished piece. Students will create four beginner-friendly projects: a drawstring bag, a fabric basket, a zipper pouch, and an eyeglass pouch applying the skills learned on Day 1 while gaining confidence and independence at the machine.

Please note that due to the possibility of snow during the winter months, we have scheduled backup dates for Saturday, April 3, and Sunday, April 4. If snow prevents us from holding the class on the March dates, the workshop will be rescheduled for the April dates.