A brief description, again, of what we do and are for: about half the time we have classes. Basic sewing, knitting, spinning, mending, stretching the life of kids' clothes, and embroidery are all on the docket for this year, all on Monday evenings 5:30-7:30. Classes are $25 ($20 if you are a Co-Op member) and registration is required, which can be done in the Co-op at the front (by the cash registers) or by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling Kye Cochran (802-295-5804). Next week (September 19) we have a Basic Sewing class with spaces still open!
On Monday evenings when there is no class, and now on every other Saturday in the late morning, the workshop is open to the public for free and without any registration necessary. Open hours are a time for people to bring projects to the Sew-Op to work on (it needn't be sewing), where they can be inspired by others working around them, have company while doing a boring task like hand hemming, and get advice on completion of the project - a Sew-Op volunteer is always present.
Check the schedule for the rest of September and October and check back at the end of the week for some photos of the Sew-Op!
About the Sew-Op
At the Sew-op you will find:
Classes: In our first 2 years of operation, we have offered classes in: Basic Sewing, Mending, Rug braiding, Knitting, Embroidery, Altering Clothing, and Spinning. In 2012 we hope to add children's classes, sewing machine repair, and other skills; please use the co-op's Suggestion Box or contact Kye with your suggestions!
Open Hours: We hold 2-hour Open Hours sessions several times a month. They are free, and no registration is required. Sew-op volunteers are available to help, but a basic knowledge of sewing machines and sewing skills is required. The purpose of these Open Hours is to bring people together to learn from each other and enjoy each other's company.
Materials Exchange: All our materials of cloth, thread, and notions have been generously donated to the Sew-op; in turn, these materials are available free to those who are interested. If you take materials from the Sew-op, we ask that you sign a sheet listing them, so that we can keep track. If you have materials to donate to the Sew-op, please contact Kye Cochran (kye@uppervalleyfood.coop) 802/295-5804 so that we can arrange to receive them.