For Sale: Quaratine 2020

We are selling some sewing machines, fabric and notions to help combat the quarantine blues...

Please email your order to schoolofcrafts@gmail.com and make a note of the letter(s) on the bottom right of the pictures so I know which fabrics you would like to order.  Once I get your email order I will send an invoice through PayPal. When the invoice is paid I will make your package and email you for contact-less delivery (if Arlington address). Otherwise I will write an email to send package and shipping charges will apply.

Sewing Machines: Singer website specs HERE 

Extras included with my machines: machine cover, accessory zipper pouch, thread snips, long handle seam ripper, 1 yd of fabric and small spool of thread.

$200

1/2 yard cuts $4 (unless otherwise noted)

1 yard cuts (36") - $8 (unless otherwise noted)

2 yard cuts (72") - $16

Assorted cuts, dimensions and price are noted in picture

Doll panel- pattern and instructions printed on fabric $8

Assorted notions:

Zippers 12" - $1 please specify color

1/4" white elastic - $1 per yard

3/4" black Velcro - $1 per yard (includes hook and loop halves in 1 yard)

1/2 full spool of thread - $2 specify color

Almost Full spools of thread - $3 specify color

Summer Camp Update...

Summer 2020... cancelled 

Boy has it been a crazy Spring here! We have been hunkering down staying home as much as possible crafting up a storm.  I hope everyone has been able to stay healthy and entertained during this strange time.  

It’s great that things are starting to improve in our area with the containment of the spread of the virus.  This is allowing us to transition slowly to open back up.  Unfortunately, that doesn’t include camps and I think that is a good safety measure to keep up with.  The safety and health of campers is my main priority. All campers that have registered and paid will be fully refunded (with the the exception of PayPal fees).

Due to the cancellation of camps I have decided to sell some fabrics, notions and even sewing machines.  This way, hopefully, you can keep your sewing going, entertain yourself in a positive way and not completely be left with nothing.

Please click on the link below to see what I have available to sell.  If you would like to purchase something please just email me your list and I will send a Paypal invoice for payment.  From there I’ll get your package ready and make a contactless delivery to you (if you live in Arlington)or mail the package if it’s out of the county (shipping charges will apply).  

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to write.

Hoping everyone stays happy and healthy!

For Sale HERE!

Summer 2020 Plans

It may still be winter, but everyone is looking forward to Summer already!

          I hope everyone has had a wonderful end to 2019.  Here at School of Crafts I have already been planning for the fun summer months!

          This summer I am hosting camps in my home studio again since it went so well last year.    There is one change which I know isn't the best for all families...  I will only be teaching morning camps in 2020.  It has been a hard decision as I know sometimes having a full day option really helps for those who have to work around their own work schedules, but I have to work around my family's schedule as well and this was my solution without taking a whole summer off completely.  I hope many of you are still able to join me in a creative filled summer of sewing!

 

Time:
All camps this summer will run from 9am- Noon

Dates:
-June 29-July 3
-July 6- 10
- July 13-17

 

        Just as last year, all camps will be independent study with a maximum of 5 campers per week.  This means much more individualized instruction for your kids! Each child will still have their own sewing machine to use and their own sewing space so there will be no waiting time.
After registering your child I will send you a confirmation email within 24 hours with payment information and a link to a questionnaire I would like for you to fill out with your child (or have your child fill out on their own).  This will help me plan and have appropriate fabrics and projects ready to go for them.

Cost:
$235 (same as last year)

        Since all camps will be tailored to your child specifically, all camps will include all materials (sewing machine, fabric, thread, cutters, notions, etc). Students are always welcome to bring their own sewing machines in order to learn how to use it if they wish.  I will be taking the things they tell me in the questionnaire and do my best to make sure I purchase and have on hand all things they would need in order to learn what they wish to learn.

Location:
My home Studio

(very close to Madison Community Center to give you an idea of the neighborhood)

Age:
9 and up

Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:5

Registration:
Registration will begin at 7:30 am on Monday February 10th. The link below will go live at that time.

REGISTER HERE

        If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to write me.
        I am so excited for another year of sewing and crafting with your kids!

-Natalie

Summer 2019 here we go!

It's that time of year again...

It may be winter, but everyone is looking at summer plans.

Here at School of Crafts a few things will be changing for the summer of 2019.  In the past I have worked with Arlington County and have hosted my camps at a local elementary school.   This year Arlington has changed some of their requirements and it wasn't too beneficial to tiny little camps like mine.  So, I have decided to go at it on my own.

This summer I will be hosting camps in my home studio (aka my basement).  Due to these changes I have had to modify how I will be doing my camps, but I think you will find it will benefit your kids!

First big change is that I will be downsizing my class size.  My home studio isn't as big as a classroom so instead of 8 campers per camp I will only be having 5. This means much more individualized instruction for your kids! Each child will still have a sewing machine and their own sewing space so there will be no waiting time.

My next big change... Students will sign up as an independent study.  I will not break up my camps and weeks into specific topics like in the past (ex:Intro to Sewing, Modern Quilting, Using Patterns). Since there will only be 5 kids I can much more easily teach individually what kids specifically want to learn.  If students tell me I just want to learn how to sew on a sewing machine, I will teach them my Intro to Sewing curriculum.  If another student wishes to make something they saw a pattern for on Pinterest, I will teach them my Using Patterns Curriculum.

After registering your child I will send you a confirmation email within 24 hours with payment information and a link to a questionnaire I would like for you to fill out with your child.  This will help me plan and have appropriate fabrics and projects ready to go for them.

Schedule:
Like in the past I will have a morning (9am-12) and afternoon camp (1-4pm).  If students register for both the morning and afternoon camp they will have lunch (that they bring from home) during the 12-1pm break.  I will run camps for three consecutive weeks in July.
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26

Cost: $235
Since all camps will be tailored to your child specifically all camps will include all materials (sewing machine, fabric, thread, cutters, notions, etc). Students are always welcome to bring their own sewing machines in order to learn how to use it.  I will be taking the things they tell me in the questionnaire and do my best to make sure I purchase and have on hand all things they would need in order to learn what they wish to learn.

Location:
My home Studio
4135 N. Richmond St.
(very close to Madison Community Center to give you an idea of the neighborhood)

Age:
9 and up

Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:5

Registration:
Registration will begin at 7am on Tuesday February 12th. The link below will go live at that time.

REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions at all please let me know.
I am so excited for another year of sewing and crafting with your kids!
-Natalie

We're back!

It has been crickets on this blog for the past year, but School of Crafts is back with summer camps for 2018!  I was sad to have had to take a hiatus last summer, but it was necessary to get acclimated to raising 3 small boys. 

(the reason for my hiatus)

 This summer I will be teaching 6 different camps over a 3 week period.  I have a few Intro to Sewing  camps as well as the popular Modern Quilting, Using Patterns and Open Studio.  

I am so excited to be teaching again and am looking forward to gabbing and sewing with old and new students this summer.  I updated my "Summer Camp" tab at the top of this page for more detailed information.  Registration begins on February 14th at 7am, yay!

Happy New Year! Summer Planning underway...

Happy New Year!

It seems a bit crazy that the new year has creeped its way through.  What is even crazier is that the new year always brings summer planning.  It never seizes to take me by surprise.  

This summer School of Crafts will be hosting it's 6th summer camp that will include 5 different camps over a three week period! Read on for more detailed information for what's in store this summer.

 Location:  tentatively at Tuckahoe Elementary School (6550 N. 26th st. Arlington, VA 22213)

Registration: will be through a Survey Monkey Link found at the "SUMMER CAMP" tab at the top of this page.  Registration will begin February 17th at 8am.  

Intro to Sewing:

This class teaches the basics of sewing.  Mainly machine sewing will be taught, though some hand sewing basics skills will also be demonstrated.  Skills covered by this class include safety measures for cutting and sewing, fabric cutting (using shears and rotary cutter), threading a sewing machine and winding a bobbin, and use of a needle and sewing machine.  Students will create at least 5 real-life projects of their choosing to facilitate development of these skills.  Fees include materials.  A sewing machine will be furnished for in class use. Staff to participant ratio 1:8

Session 3: July 11-15
Time: 9am-12pm or 1-4pm
Fee: $230

Modern Quilting:

Quilting is not just for our grandmothers anymore! This class will teach students the basics of quilting using modern patterns and fabric.  Skills covered by this class include safety measures for cutting and sewing, fabric cutting, threading a sewing machine and winding a bobbin, creating and combining quilt blocks or patches, and sewing a quilted project.  Some machine sewing experience is helpful for this class.  Students will complete at least one quilted project by the end of the week.  Fees include materials.  A sewing machine will be furnished for in-class use.  Staff to participant ratio 1:8

Session 4: July 18-22 at 1-4pm
Session 5: July 25-29 at 9am-12pm
Fee: $230

Using Patterns:

Have you seen some fun patterns at the craft store or online, but have no idea where to even start?  In this class, students will learn how to understand and use patterns to create a fabric item.  Skills covered by this class include safety measures for cutting and sewing, reading patterns (including sewing terms), cutting fabric according to pattern instructions, threading a sewing machine and winding a bobbin, and sewing a fabric item according to the pattern instructions.  Basic sewing skills are required.  Fees include most materials.  A sewing machine will be furnished for in-class use.  Staff to participant ratio 1:8

Session 4: July 18-22
Time: 9am-12pm
Fee: $230

Open Studio:

This camp is for students who already know how to sew, but would like to work on independent projects while receiving one-on-one assistance and supervision.  Basic sewing skills are required.  Students must select a basic fabric item(s) to create during class and bring their own fabric.  A sewing machine, cutting tools, and thread will be furnished for in-class use.  Staff to participant ratio 1:8

Session 5: July 25-29
Time: 1-4pm
Fee: $210

Great day!

This group of girls have been so much fun!!! Lots of new friendships and project are happening. One of the girls had the idea of doing a time lapse of our day and I wanted to post to share with you. The only thing is that I can't quite figure out how to post a video :( as soon as I figure it out I'll be sure to share. It's super fun!

In the mean time some fun pictures of today's happenings!

Some works in progress and a few finishes :)