Bernina World of Sewing - Raleigh
Classes and Events Information
Quilt Making

Paper Piecing Retreat Each Class - Separate Days April Thu, Apr 25, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm July Wed, Jul 24, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm Thu, Jul 25, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm Fri, Jul 26, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm

Description April Do you need a few days to concentrate on that project you wanted to start? Or maybe you have a project that you need to get out of storage and finish? Just need some help or motivation? Come sew with Judy and she will help you get started again or have the satisfaction of finishing that project that’s been set aside for too long. This is a two day event, but you can sign up for one day,or two days. Class size is limited to 15 students so don’t delay. We will have extended sewing time on Thursday evening. Meals are your responsibility but there are many restaurants within a few miles of the classroom. Gather your supplies and let’s get those projects going. Class Fee: $40.00 (Each Day) Instructor: Judy Rains NOTE: Students need to bring their own sewing machines in good working order. July Do you have a paper piecing project that you need to finish? Did you put it away and maybe this is the year that you have decided to pull it out? Or perhaps you have your eye on a new project and just need help getting started. Perhaps you have signed up for the Jacqueline class in October and want to get started on that project. This is the class for you. We will have three full days of sewing and laughter. Prior paper piecing experience is required. Bring those projects and let’s see how much we can do in three days. Class Fee: $40.00 (Each Day) Instructor: Judy Rains NOTE: Students need to bring their own sewing machines in good working order. To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: April Tursday 25th Our Web Shopping Site July Wednesday 24th Our Web Shopping Site Thursday 25th Our Web Shopping Site Friday 26th Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Flower Collage Art Quilt Workshop with Susan Brubaker Knapp Sat, May 4, 2024 10:00am - 4:30pm

Description This is an improvisational raw-edge collage class. Students work from photos of real flowers, create their own drawings based on abstractions of them, and then cut out pieces without patterns. They arrange the pieces, tack them down on the background with diluted school glue, and then free motion quilt the piece. An easy, fun, no-worries class. A sewing machine with a free-motion foot and extended work surface required. Class Fee: $165.00 Instructor: Susan Brubaker Knapp To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information: (Information taken from Susan's Website) I am an artist, author, photographer, teacher, and host of “Quilting Arts TV.” I started out as a traditional quilter, and still love hand quilting and needleturn appliqué, but I also embrace art quilting and innovative machine techniques. I started making art quilts in 2005. … I am an artist who works in fabric and thread. I find great joy in creating works that draw people closer and invite them to savor color, texture and form.

"The Artist in You" Presentation by Susan Brubaker Knapp Fri, May 10, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Description The Artist in You is a one-hour digital slide show and trunk show. I describe my personal journey from that of a traditional quilter to an artist who makes both traditional quilts and art quilts. I start with a digital slideshow, which shows my work and some of the techniques I use. The focus is on ways for traditional quilters to become more creative by embracing their own “inner artist.” It is my goal to inspire and encourage quilters to try making an art quilt for several reasons: to challenge themselves, to unleash their innate creativity, to learn new techniques, to discover things about themselves through art, and to share their view of the world with others. There will be an opportunity to view quilts and ask questions. Class Fee: $45.00 Presentor: Susan Brubaker Knapp To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information: (Information taken from Susan's Website) I am an artist, author, photographer, teacher, and host of “Quilting Arts TV.” I started out as a traditional quilter, and still love hand quilting and needleturn appliqué, but I also embrace art quilting and innovative machine techniques. I started making art quilts in 2005. … I am an artist who works in fabric and thread. I find great joy in creating works that draw people closer and invite them to savor color, texture and form.

Looperette Design Your Own Looperette Sun, May 5, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm Looperette Quilt Sat, May 18, 2024 10:30am - 4:30pm

Description Design The Looperette quilt pattern is designed as a series of modular blocks that can be rearranged to create a custom design. Learn how easy and fun it can be to design your own Looperette variation! Sara Young will help you plan out your unique design, including how to make cross-over blocks. Please note that there will be no sewing (or fabric cutting) in this session; this class is only a design session. Sara will show you two ways to design your quilt: by using the pattern’s mini printable blocks to create a design on paper, or by using a free quilt mock up website online. Students wanting to design on paper will need to purchase the pattern and bring at least 4 copies of the mini coloring blocks page along with colored pencils or markers. Students interested in learning how to use the free online application to design their quilt will need to bring a laptop or tablet. A separate class (on May18) is also being offered for students who are interested in sewing the Looperette quilt. Class Fee: $20.00 Instructor: Sara Young Quilt Want to make a bold, graphic, modern quilt and conquer curved piecing at the same time? Join instructor Sara Young in this all-day class to make the Looperette quilt, designed by Miss Make. The pattern can be made in a number of predetermined sizes, or if you are feeling adventurous you can customize the pattern’s modular blocks into your own Looperette creation. A separate, optional design class is also being offered in advance to help students who are interested in customizing the pattern, Bring your sewing machine in good working condition. Class Fee: $65.00 Instructor: Sara Youn To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Design Looperette Design Class on Our Web Shopping Site Quilt Looperette Quilt Class on Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Fractured Facets Improv Art Quilt Sat, Jun 22, 2024 10:30am - 4:30pm

Description Have a lot of scraps and don’t know what to do with them? Make a fun, improv abstract art quilt! This class is beginner friendly. Using only straight seams and solid colors, we will learn the basics of color and design in a casual, no stress way. Abstract improv art quilting has never been so much fun and so easy! Class Fee: $80.00 Instructor: Roxane Lessa To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Confident Colors for Quilters Two-Session Class Sat, Jul 13, 2024 10:30am - 4:30pm Sun, Jul 14, 2024 10:30am - 4:30pm
Description Learn step by step how to use color and value in all your quilts. Bonus: learn some simple rules of design & composition at the same time! Students need to bring their own sewing machines in good working order. Class Fee: $150.00 Instructor: Roxane Lassa To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Posh Pet Portraits Sat, Aug 10, 2024 10:30am - 4:30pm

Description My kitty Huey.... I had so much fun making him into a Posh, Pet Portrait, I decided to teach a class on how to do it. Let me help you turn a photo of your favorite pet into a beguiling art quilt using easy, fused, raw edge applique, and colored pencils. These make great gifts for family members too! After learning this technique, you can also make landscapes and other types of art quilts. Students need to bring their own sewing machines in good working order. Class Fee: $90.00 Instructor: Roxane Lassa To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Sewing With The Stars Two and 1/2-Day Sessions Fri, Aug 23, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat, Aug 24, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm Sun, Aug 25, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm

Description Come experience 2 1/2 days of sewing fun. Learn from the Stars with experts, Amanda Murphy, Sylvain Bergeron Connie Flanders and Pam Mashie. They will guide you through fun projects in embroidery, sewing, serging and accessories. Early bird special reistration is $299.00 until August 1, 2024. Registration $349.00 after August 1,2024. The event will be held at the Hampton Inn Crabtree. All machines will be supplied and lunch will be included. Class Fee:  $299.00 until August 1, 2024. Registration $349.00 after August 1,2024 Instructor: Amanda Murphy, Sylvain Bergeron Connie Flanders and Pam Mashie To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Jacqueline de Jonge Masterclass 4-Day Class Sat, Oct 12, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm Sun, Oct 13, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm Mon, Oct 14, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue, Oct 15, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm

Description Come join Jacqueline de Jonge and create your own work of art. This will be a four day workshop where Jacqueline will guide you through her unique paper piecing process. You will be introduced to her beautiful new collection which includes quilts and table runners. Patterns are not included in the Class price. The event is $585 and we will hold your spot with a deposit of $200. The class will be held at the BERNINA World of Sewing studio. Lunch will be included. Bring your machine in good working order. Class Fee: $585.00 ($200 deposit to reserve your spot now) Instructor: Jacqueline de Jonge To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Studio 180 Club Normally, 4th Monday of Each Month Currently Scheduled: Mon, May 27, 2024 10:30am - 4:00pm

Description Join the Club! Come learn about the wonderful Studio 180 rulers. We will meet each month on the 4th Monday to work on Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design projects. Certified Instructor Lynne Turner-Liro will provide instruction as we sew through our projects. May At our first meeting you will choose from the dozens of projects in the Hunter’s Star Hidden Treasures Book. The next project will be the beautiful Jubilation quilt, and beyond that the Club will choose. Class Fee:  $20.00 per session Instructor: Lynne Turner-Liro To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: May Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Boho Heart Sew Along Individual Sew Along Sessions, Normally held the Last Wed. of Each Month

Description The BoHo Heart Quilt Along will start in January 2024. This quilt is a fabulous scrap buster and consists of basic sized blocks. The instructions are excellent. No commitment, no kit to purchase, use your scraps, and you can sew at your own pace. There will be no instructional videos for this project. You can get your pattern at the store. We will meet on the last Wednesday of each month from 10:30-4:30 in the Bernina Studio to work on our blocks. You can get the pattern at the store, and sign ups for the last Wednesday BoHo Sew Days will be on a month- by- month basis - seating is limited - registration for the BoHo Sew Days is required. There is a $10 registration fee for each BoHo Sew Day. The BoHo Heart Quilt Along dates will be Jan 31, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30, November 20 (one week early because of Thanksgiving) and December 18 (one week early because of Christmas). Limit of 20 people at any one BoHo Sew session. NOTE: Students need to bring their own sewing machines in good working order. Each Session Fee: $10.00 Coordinator: Amy O’Donnell To register for this class, stop by the store or, shortly before each month's session, go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

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