Summer

Sew What

11-13

Sew What is designed to teach students the valuable skill of sewing. Learning how to use a sewing machine is the focus of this program. Sew What? you may ask… Join us to find out!

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Overview

In this class, students will begin by mastering the fundamentals of both machine and hand sewing. Once they have a solid foundation, they will progress to creating a piece of clothing using a straightforward pattern. Additionally, students will gain expertise in upcycling clothing, transforming old items into something new and stylish. To complete their wardrobe essentials, students will craft a practical tote bag. By the conclusion of the program, participants will not only acquire a valuable new skill but also proudly take home multiple completed projects.

Additional Information

Our Visual Arts classes do not require any type of assessment or portfolio to get into the program. Instructors will work with your child at the level that they are at. Your child will improve and learn new skills whether they are a beginner or have been an artist for years.

A refillable water bottle
Comfortable clothes that can get messy
Sturdy closed-toed shoes

Cat Orlando earned an arts degree with an emphasis in three-dimensional design. She’s been teaching bearmaking during Idyllwild Arts Family Week since 2000 and since 2006, she has taught art, drama, movement and design during the Summer Program in Children’s Center. She is the President of F.A.M.E., a non-profit group that raises funds to assist children who want to take classes in the arts and she has been the Director/Instructor for her dance company called “On Your Feet” dance productions since 1998. She absolutely loves teaching young ones as they discover joy in their creative process, in all genres of art. Her motto: “In art, we don’t make mistakes, we create originals!” www.onyourfeet.info.

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