Classes
Sewing is fun when you get the results you want. Our classes are small and feature personalized instruction. You will be encouraged to do your best while enjoying successful experiences. Because each student cuts and sews at a different rate, and most projects take more than class time, please expect some work will need to be done at home between classes.
Before signing up for classes, please check your schedule and read our class policies carefully. To be fair to our teachers and other students we must remain firm in our registration and cancellation policies.
CLASS POLICIES
- Full Payment of class fees due at time of registration to guarantee a place in the class. Phone registration is available with Visa or MasterCard. Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to class start. Minimum number of students is usually four, maximums vary by class. Sawyers reserves the right to cancel 48 hours prior to any class if participation level is below minimum. Sawyers will issue a full refund for any class we cancel. There is a different cancellation policy for “travelling guest teachers” where there are travel and flights booked well in advance of the class date. Cancellation notice must be made 30 days in advance of the class start date with a non-refundable $50.00 fee. After the 30-day cancellation has expired there will be no refund given. We will endeavor to find a replacement for your spot in the class, however, we must remain firm in our registration and cancellation policies. Because these classes are booked so far in advance, it is imperative that personal schedules be checked by each student before the 30-day cancellation date.
- Please pick up a supply list at time of registration or have it emailed.
- Purchase supplies prior to attending classes.
- Those registered for a class receive a 15% discount on any class supplies we carry.
- Please mark all tools and supplies. Sawyers is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
To avoid disappointment please call soon to register. We do keep waitlists on many of our classes as they often fill quickly. We will call those waitlisted students first before posting our classes to our website for the public.
Basic Sewing Techniques MINI
with Judi Caldwell
In this 5-hour mini class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine, how to construct and finish seams, cut fabric, pressing and measuring. You will make a simple drawstring bag, good...
Sunday 10:00 - 3:00 pm Sept 13, 2026 or Oct 18, 2026
MACHINE EMBROIDERY 101
with Toni Dosouto
Join Toni for this fun filled one day class and learn your embroidery machine’s functions and capabilities. We will cover how to find and download embroidery files, using the correct...
Saturday 10:00- 4:00pm November 28, 2026
Beginner's Quilting Level 1
with Toni Dosouto
Learn to make a quilt from start to finish in this beginner and beyond class designed for a sewer with little to no quilting experience. The lap sized quilt is chosen for its manageable size so...
Saturdays 9:00 – 1:00 pm September 19, 26, October 10 or October 17, 31, November 7, 2026
Supervised Quilting
with Toni Dosouto
If you are working on a quilting project and need help going to the next step, then perhaps this class is for you. If you’ve taken a beginner’s quilting class and want to advance then...
Wednesdays 1:00 – 3:30 pm Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 28, Nov. 4, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2026
Serger Basics
with Judi Caldwell
Do you own a serger? Are you intimidated by it? In this session we will learn to thread the serger, change thread, change needles and adjust tensions. You will learn to set your serger up...
Saturday 1:30-4:30pm Sept 26, or Oct 17, or Dec. 5
Sunday 10:30 -1:30pm Sept 27, Nov. 25, 2026
Sticks & Stones Quilt
with Toni D
Join us to create this quick and easy quilt. This quilt reminds me of a cross between a Log Cabin and an Irish Chain quilt. Choose to make this one as large or small as you would like, from a baby...
Fridays 1:30 – 4:30pm Oct. 16, 23, Nov. 6, 2026
Scan & Cut Owners Group - Learning and Scanning Together
with Anne Runtz
Have you purchased a Brother Scan and Cut Machine? Are you using it to its maximum potential? Perhaps you might enjoy joining this group. The group is newly formed by participants of...
Fridays 1:00 – 4:00pm Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 20, Dec 11th , 2026
Machine Embroidery Club
with Toni Dosouto
Join Toni each month for a fun and creative Machine Embroidery Club! Each session features a surprise project designed to help you explore new techniques and discover what your embroidery machine...
Saturday 1:30 - 4:30 pm Sept. 19, Oct. 10, 2026 or Wednesday 9:30 – 12:30 pm , November 25, 2026
Quilting Level 2 Avant Garden Quilt
with Toni Dosouto
Join us to create this fresh take on the traditional “Joseph’s Coat” Quilt. This pattern uses oversized daisy petals and a unique equilateral triangle construction method...
Wednesdays 9:30 – 12:30 pm September 16, 23, 30, 2026
Focus on Curves – Drunkards Path Quilt
with Toni Dosouto
In this class you will learn how to sew perfect curved seams using the basic Drunkards Path block. We will create a large-scale quilt (approx. 79”x95”) and explore various layouts...
Wednesdays 9:30 – 12:30 pm October 7, 14, 28
Air Threading Serger Basics
with Judi Caldwell
Do you have an air thread serger? Babylock Imagine, Victory, Eclipse, Celebrate,Or Janome, Elna or Brother Air thread serger. Threading is definitely so much easier. Are you using the machine to...
Sunday 10:00 – 1:30pm October 25, 2026
Take a Stand Tote Bag
with Toni Dosouto
Join us to create the popular “Take a Stand Tote” By Annie! This versatile stand-up bag features a wide-opening zippered top, adjustable shoulder strap, exterior zippered pockets, and...
Friday 10:00 – 3:00pm October 2, 2026
Applique Techniques
with Toni Dosouto
Learn to do both hand and machine applique the easy way! We will use Applique Paper to create a lovely poinsettia cushion (or make it a wall hanging). If you don’t want to do the...
Wednesday 9:00 – 12:30pm November 4, 2026
Finishing Your Quilt
with Toni Dosouto
Finish your quilt like a pro! Your quilt deserves the perfect finishing touches! Join Toni for this 3 hour hands on class and learn how to; create beautiful quilt labels using a...
Saturday 10:00 – 3:00pm November 21, 2026
Cozy Caps 2026
COZY CAPZ – A dedicated group of ladies volunteer to meet monthly at Sawyers. They form work parties to cut, assemble, and sew to completion COZY CAPZ. These soft and comfy washable COZY CAPZ are individually made from suitable fabrics for chemotherapy and radiation treatment patients who are experiencing tender scalps and often hair loss as well. These caps have been greatly received at various locations of the local Cancer Clinics over the years. Sawyers has offered distribution of these caps to anyone who might need or know someone who might be in need of them. They are free and available for pick up during store hours. Please contact us or come into the store to pick up and receive these capz for yourself or family and friends who could benefit by them. You can email Judi at sewall@shaw.ca