Classes and Events
Classes are held in-person unless specified as a "Virtual" class.
All classes are for ages 18+ unless they are designated "Kids".
Many classes have multiple sessions, so please check that you can attend all dates listed.
Our classes are listed with skill levels. Levels are defined as follows:
Level 1: Beginner - No experience necessary — we’ll teach you everything!
Level 2: Beginner/Intermediate - You have taken a level 1 class or equivalent. You are familiar with threading your machine or know basic knit or crochet stitches.
Level 3: Intermediate - You’ve got a few projects under your belt. You’ve made a few things and are looking to increase your knowledge.
Level 4: Intermediate/Advanced - You know quite a bit about your chosen craft and you’re ready to take it to the next level.
As well as Giroux Sewing Centre's Classes and Workshop, join Monique from Apple Hill Quilting in our classroom
Monique is now in our space and is offering quilting, sewing, and embroidery classes and clubs.
Please follow the link below to find her website and FACEBOOK Page for more information.
Thank you for your patience while we (Giroux's and Apple Hill Quilting) try to provide more classes for everyone's needs!
applehillquilting.com
facebook.com/applehillquilting
Calendar
Fun Flower Applique using all those amazing stitches. This will be a two day class to give you more time to prepare all those beautiful flowers. Use all your scraps and beautiful threads of many weight
Beginner Class ? Carpenter?s Wheel Have you always wanted to make a quilt and just don?t know where to start. This is a perfect beginner class. We will cover everything from cutting, measuring, threads and more. You will learn a basic block of Half Square Triangles (HST). You will finish the quilt top measuring 64in by 64in. Included are the instructions and pattern. Fabric purchased separately.
This traditional quilt design is perfect for beginner quilting. Learn to use a rotary cutter and ruler. How to square up blocks and assemble rows. We will also discuss threads and needles and tools of the trade.
Classes
Level 1 - Beginners Sewing Classes
Our most popular class! This three-hour class will give you the foundation to master sewing. You will learn the basics of machine sewing, including threading the machine and bobbin, using different stitch settings, and adjusting tensions and stitch lengths. You will make a quick and easy pillowcase to practice your new skills. You will be using our classroom machines in this class. You do not need to bring a sewing machine with you.
Cost: $ 30.00
- Fabric
- Batting & Foam
- Craft Tools
- Drapery Tools
- Marking Tools
- Interfacings & Stabilizers
- Pins & Needles
- Buttons
- Ph:
613-938-8455 - Email:
- girouxsewingcentre@cogeco.net
- Address:
- 511 Montreal Road
Cornwall, ON - K6H 1C1
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9a - 5:30p
- Saturday: 10am-4pm
- Sunday: Closed
