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Pass the fun and creativity of sewing on to a new generation! Brianna Martineau Do you have children or grandchildren who would love to learn to sew? Are you looking to spend some quality time with them that isn't just another mindless couple of hours at a movie or in front of a television? Would you like to help them learn new skills that will last a lifetime? Join Collections Assistant Brianna Martineau this spring and summer for learn-to-sew classes at the New England Quilt Museum. These fun classes are aimed at beginning sewers and their older helpers. Each one teaches a particular technique and allows students to take home a project they'll be proud to show off to their friends. Space is limited, so call today to sign up: 978-452-4207 ext.16. Class Schedule LEARN TO SEW WITH BRIANNA   "Westward-Ho!" Apron Workshop Tuesday April 19th: 10pm-1pm Skill level: Beginner. Recommended for school-age children 6 -12 accompanied by an adult who sews. Skill addressed: Clothing construction Time: 3 hrs Fee: $50 (includes fabric and thread). NEQM Members receive a 10% discount. Please bring your own sewing machine, scissors and pins. In this learn-to-sew class, we will make an antique style single pocket apron out of the New England Quilt Museum's reproduction fabric line from the 1840s. We will study a few of the Museum's collection quilts and talk about what it would have been like to be a child living in the 1830s and 40s. Making Potholders Wednesday April 20th: All-Day Drop-In Skill level: Beginner. Recommended for school-age children 6 -12 accompanied by an adult. Skill addressed: Weaving. Time: All-day drop-in activity. Plan on ½-1 hour. Fee: $10 kit fee. No other materials required. In this Spring Break drop-in activity, we will use a simple traditional hand loom to weave cotton loops into colorful potholders. This is an historic pastime that dates from the 1930s, when children used cut-off strips left over from hosiery and sock mills to weave bright potholders. "Star Over New England" Doll Quilt Saturday May, 14th: 10pm-1pm Skill level: Beginner. Recommended for school-age children 6 -12 accompanied by an adult who sews. Skill addressed: piecing Time: 3 hrs Fee: $50 (includes fabric and thread). NEQM Members receive a 10% discount. Please bring your own sewing machine, scissors and pins. In this piecing-for-beginners class, we will piece and quilt a 14"x14" doll's quilt containing a historic block based on a quilt-as-you-go technique ("potholder style"). As part of the class, we will walk through the gallery and look our current exhibition, One Foot Square, Quilted & Bound­­--quilts constructed with that technique, several of which were made for wounded Civil War soldiers. 1840s Doll dress (for an 18-inch American Girl type of doll) Saturday June 4th: 10pm-1pm Skill level: Older beginner: school-age children 6 -12 accompanied by an adult who sews. Skill addressed: Clothing construction, hand piecing Time: 3 hrs Fee: $50 (includes fabric and thread). NEQM Members receive a 10% discount. In this hand piecing for beginners class, we will learn to sew without a sewing machine! Students will assemble a shift dress for their 18" doll and learn the skills needed to make more doll clothes at home. As part of the class, we will walk through the gallery and discuss our current exhibition of quilts, several of which date from the Civil War era. Bring your buttons! Embellished Bag Project Saturday July 23rd 10pm-1pm Skill level: Older beginners & teens who are comfortable with their sewing machine. Skill Addressed: simple bag construction Time: 3 hrs Fee: $50 (includes Kaffe Fassett fabric and embellishing kit). NEQM Members receive a 10% discount. Please bring your own sewing machine, scissors and pins. Bring your favorite buttons to embellish this easy tote. In this introduction to bag construction, we will look at some of the Museum's contemporary quilts to draw inspiration for decorating your very own art bag. SPACE LIMITED. CALL TODAY TO SIGN UP: 978-452-4207 ext.16. NEW ENGLAND QUILT MUSEUM 18 Shattuck St. Lowell, MA 01852 978-452-4207 www.nequiltmuseum.org     This e-mail was sent from New England Quilt Museum Immediate removal with ® Secure. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, . To change your e-mail address or update preferences, .